UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 19, 2007

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NATIONAL HEALTH REALTY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Maryland

001-13487

52-2059888

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

100 Vine Street, Suite 1402
Murfreesboro, Tennessee		37130
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (615) 890-2020

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[X] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 7.01.

Regulation FD Disclosure

National Health Realty, Inc. (“NHR”) issued a press release on April 19, 2007 announcing the postponement of its annual meeting of stockholders. The entire press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Copy of press release issued on April 19, 2007 by National Health Realty, Inc.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date:

April 19, 2007

NATIONAL HEALTH REALTY, INC.

By:

/s/ Robert G. Adams

Name: Robert G. Adams

Title: President

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Copy of press release issued on April 19, 2007 by National Health Realty, Inc.

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