Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 2, 2009, Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009 and providing earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2009 and increasing earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009. The Company also announced earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010. The press release, dated November 2, 2009, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. On November 2, 2009, the Company also made the press release available on its website at www.kindredhealthcare.com.

The information contained herein is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition." This information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

Incorporated by reference is a press release issued by the Company on November 2, 2009, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This information is being furnished under Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of
Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of such section.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated November 2, 2009.

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