NEWTON, Mass., Jul 01, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Senior Housing Properties Trust (NYSE: SNH) today announced it has
raised its regular quarterly common share dividend by $0.01 to $0.36 per
common share ($1.44 per share per year). The next quarterly dividend
will be paid to common shareholders of record as of the close of
business on July 10, 2009 and distributed on or about August 14, 2009.
Senior Housing Properties Trust is a real estate investment trust which
owns independent and assisted living communities, nursing homes,
rehabilitation hospitals, wellness centers and medical office buildings
throughout the United States. SNH is headquartered in Newton, MA.
SOURCE: Senior Housing Properties Trust
Senior Housing Properties Trust
Timothy A. Bonang, 617-796-8234
Director of Investor Relations
or
Katherine L. Johnston, 617-796-8234
Manager of Investor Relations
www.snhreit.com
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