Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (the ?Company?) (NYSE: KND) today announced that its corporate office was named one of the Top 25 Best Places to Work in Kentucky among companies of 250 employees or greater.

The award was presented by the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management State Council and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.

Winners were selected from two categories, featuring medium-sized companies of 25 to 249 employees and large-sized companies consisting of 250 employees or greater. The selection process is based on an assessment of the company's employee policies and procedures and the results of an internal employee survey.

The Best Places to Work in Kentucky initiative is similar to the Fortune magazine list announcing the ?100 Best Companies to Work for in America.? In addition to the positive effect the award has on their employee relations and recruitment, the driving force for companies to join in this program is the remarkable effect that workplace improvements can have on their bottom lines.

?This is an honor for our company and employees and I'm proud to be part of an organization that has received this designation,? said Paul J. Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. ?Kindred Healthcare is in the business of healthcare and our success is driven by a simple management philosophy - focus on our people, on quality and customer service, and our business results will follow. This award is a reflection of that philosophy and our continued emphasis on taking care of our employees.?

About Kindred Healthcare

Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:KND) is a Fortune 500 healthcare services company, based in Louisville, Kentucky, with annual revenues of $4.3 billion that provides services in approximately 600 locations in 38 states. Kindred through its subsidiaries operates long-term acute care hospitals, skilled nursing centers, institutional pharmacies and a contract rehabilitation services business, Peoplefirst Rehabilitation Services, across the United States. Kindred's 55,000 employees are committed to providing high quality patient care and outstanding customer service to become the most trusted and respected provider of healthcare services in every community we serve. For more information, go to www.kindredhealthcare.com.