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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF EXTENDICARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. FOR THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING)
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