EXHIBIT 23A
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We have issued our reports dated February 18, 2000, accompanying the
consolidated financial statements and schedule included in the Annual Report of
Healthcare Services Group, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1999, which are incorporated by reference in this Registration Statement. We
consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement of the
aforementioned reports.
/S/ GRANT THORNTON LLP
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GRANT THORNTON LLP
Edison, New Jersey
September 25, 2000
