Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 25, 2013, Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2012. The press release, dated February 25, 2013, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. On February 25, 2013, 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 February 25, 2013, 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 February 25, 2013.

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