Newport Beach, Calif.-based Nationwide Health Properties has acquired five additional medical buildings with an aggregate transaction value of $211 million.

Murfreesboro, Tenn.-based National Health Investors Inc. has added six skilled nursing facilities in Florida to its property portfolio via a $67 million transaction with Nashville-based Care Foundation of America Inc.

The graying of America may arguably be one of the single most dramatic demographic megatrends shaping our landscape. Although the U.S. population growth for individuals age 55 and over during the past nine years hasn’t been impressive—from 21.06 percent to 24.17 percent—growth for individuals age 55-64 increased by 30 percent over the same period. Given that the oldest Boomers turned 63 this year, maybe it’s time investors consider the opportunities this megatrend offers.

Healthcare REIT Ventas Inc. has prevailed in its lawsuit brought against healthcare REIT HCP Inc. regarding Ventas’ $2 billion acquisition of Toronto, Ont.-based Sunrise Senior Living REIT in April 2007.