S-4: Registration of securities issued in business combination transactions

EXHIBIT 23.6

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation
by reference in the Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. registration statement on
Form S-4 of our report covering the Diversicare Corporation of America
Facilities special purpose financial statements dated February 4, 1994.

ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO.

Nashville, Tennessee
August 22, 1994