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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001004724-09-000030.txt : 20091211
<SEC-HEADER>0001004724-09-000030.hdr.sgml : 20091211
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20091211152608
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001004724-09-000030
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	D
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
ITEM INFORMATION:		Rule 506
FILED AS OF DATE:		20091211
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20091211
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20091211

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ADCARE HEALTH SYSTEMS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001004724
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-SKILLED NURSING CARE FACILITIES [8051]
		IRS NUMBER:				311332119
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			OH

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		D
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	021-79224
		FILM NUMBER:		091236112

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5057 TROY RD
		CITY:			SPRINGFEILD
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			45502
		BUSINESS PHONE:		937-964-8974

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5057 TROY RD
		CITY:			SPRINGFIELD
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			45502
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