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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 30, 1997
The Multicare Companies, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 34-22090 22-3152527
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation File Number) Identification No.)
411 Hackensack Avenue
Hackensack, New Jersey 07061
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(Address of principal executive
offices, including zip code)
201-488-8818
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
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Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year.
On December 30, 1997 the Board of Directors of The Multicare
Companies, Inc. (the "Company") adopted a resolution which provides that the
fiscal year of the Company shall end on September 30, of each year. The report
for the nine-month transition period ended September 30, 1997 will be filed
on Form 10-K.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE MULTICARE COMPANIES, INC.
By: /s/ James V. McKeon
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James V. McKeon
Vice President, Controller
and Assistant Secretary
Date: December 31, 1997
