On February 27, 2017, Senior Housing Properties Trust, or the Company, issued a press release regarding the Company’s results of operations and financial condition for the quarter and year>ended December 31, 2016, and also provided certain supplemental operating and financial data for the quarter and year>ended December 31, 2016. Copies of the Company’s press release and supplemental operating and financial data are furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto, respectively.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) >Exhibits.

99.1 >Press Release dated February 27, 2017.

99.2 >Fourth>Quarter 2016>Supplemental Operating and Financial Data.

About SENIOR HOUSING PROPERTIES TRUST (NASDAQ:SNH)

Senior Housing Properties Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company operates through four segments: triple net senior living communities that provide short term and long term residential care and other services for residents; managed senior living communities that provide short term and long term residential care and other services for residents; properties leased to medical providers, medical related businesses, clinics and biotech laboratory tenants (MOBs), and all other, which includes the remainder of its operations, including certain properties that offer fitness, wellness and spa services to members. Properties in triple net senior living communities segment include leased independent living communities, assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities. Properties in managed senior living communities segment include managed independent living communities and assisted living communities.

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