Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 29, 2009, Gentiva Health Services, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release on the subject of 2009 third quarter consolidated earnings for the Company. A copy of such release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

The following exhibit is furnished herewith pursuant to Item 2.02:

Exhibit
No. Description

99.1 Press Release

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