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Eric Mendelsohn

President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, National Health Investors, Inc.

Search every verified Eric Mendelsohn interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Eric Mendelsohn, president and CEO of National Health Investors, discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the senior housing industry in a December 2020 podcast appearance. He referenced the adage "never waste a good crisis," stating that the pandemic served as a learning moment for the industry, noting that values and prices do not always rise and that failure can occur despite preparation. He also said he had received calls from private equity firms anticipating that some newer players in the senior housing space, unprepared for the pandemic's challenges, would seek to exit the sector and return to asset classes like self-storage or multifamily. In a February 2019 podcast appearance, Mendelsohn participated in an industry CEO panel that addressed topics including third-party referral services, which he described as a "necessary evil" for the time being. He also emphasized the importance of developing organizational culture in senior housing, stating that bringing an empty building to life requires training employees on expectations and values rather than relying solely on manuals or web-based materials. He further discussed the value of retaining top performers, noting that losing an employee means losing institutional knowledge and attitude, and that the best scenario is for an employee to move to another opportunity within the same organization.

Recent appearances

  • Bridging the Gap Between REIT and Operator with NHI CEO Eric Mendelsohn

    July 06, 2025 · 📺 Bridge The Gap Podcast

    We are unpacking how REITs support senior living operators, plus hear insider details into the recent proxy fight with an activist investor straight from Eric Mendelsohn, CEO of NHI. Don’t miss these valuable lessons from an industry leader on serving partners and working toward mutual success. For more information about the podcast, visit https://btgvoice.com/ Sponsored by Aline, NIC MAP, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. Produced by Solinity Marketing. YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPS 0:36 Welcome and guest introduction 1:35 History of Eric…

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  • Bridge the Gap Podcast Season 4: Reflections & Projections with NHI CEO Eric Mendelsohn

    January 04, 2021 · 📺 Bridge The Gap Podcast

    Eric Mendelsohn, President and CEO of National Health Investors (NHI), shares lessons he has learned in 2020, what REITs will look for in operators moving forward and how M&A is changing. For more information about the podcast, visit BTGvoice.com Powered by supporting partners Propel Insurance, Enquire, LTC REIT, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction

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  • BTG Ep. 56: Industry CEO Panel Takes on Hot Topics in Senior Living with Eric Mendelsohn

    March 31, 2019 · 📺 Bridge The Gap Podcast

    Powered by supporting partners NHI, Rcare, NRC Health, TSOLife, ERDMAN, Sherpa, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction BTGvoice.com iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b... Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/brid... Google Play https://play.google.com/music/listen?... YouTube    / @bridgethegappodcast   Instagram   / btgvoice   Facebook   / bridge-the-gap-221276828419044   Twitter   / btgvoice   LinkedIn   / bridge-the-gap-podcast  

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