About Kindred

The word "kindred" has many meanings, including allied, similar and family. We believe the name reflects our business as well as our values. Our mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder we serve.

Kindred Healthcare, Inc. is a healthcare services company that through its subsidiaries operates hospitals, nursing centers and a contract rehabilitation services business across the United States. At September 30, 2008, our hospital division operated 82 LTAC hospitals (6,428 licensed beds) in 24 states. Our health services division operated 228 nursing centers (28,695 licensed beds) in 27 states. We also operated a contract rehabilitation services business which provides rehabilitative services primarily in long-term care settings. Our company stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KND.