NHI vs HNI Comparison

National Health Investors Inc is a housing and medical facility REIT. The company operates through two reportable segments i.e. Real Estate Investments and Senior Housing Operating Portfolio. The Real Estate Investments segment consists of real estate investments and leases, mortgages, and other notes receivables in independent living facilities, assisted living facilities, entrance-fee communities, senior living campuses, skilled nursing facilities, and a hospital. The SHOP segment is comprised of two ventures that own the operations of independent living facilities. The company's revenues are derived from rental income, mortgage and other notes receivable interest income, and resident fees and services.

HNI Corp is a provider of office furniture and hearth products. The company generates the bulk of its revenue from its workplace furnishing, which consists of panel-based and freestanding furniture systems, seating, storage, tables, and architectural products. These products are sold through a national system of dealers, wholesalers, and office product distributors but also directly to end-user customers and federal, state, and local governments. Residential building products include a full array of gas, wood, electric, and pellet-fueled fireplaces, inserts, stoves, facings, and accessories. The company has operations in the United States, Canada, Mainland China, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, and Taiwan.