Kindred Healthcare
Kindred Healthcare Incorporated (NYSE: KND) is a healthcare services company that through its subsidiaries operates hospitals, nursing centers, and contract rehabilitation services across the United States. Kindred is the largest diversified post-acute healthcare provider in the U.S.
The company was founded in 1985 as Vencor, Inc. The current name was adopted on April 20, 2001 following its emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company's fortunes improved largely post-reorganization. Kindred is a Fortune 500 company, and was ranked as 444 in 2011.
At the close of 2011, 503 facilities were being run and operated by Kindred, including long-term acute care (LTACH) hospitals, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and rehabilitation services. Its headquarters and support center is located in Louisville, Kentucky.
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