X0303 4 2009-12-22 0001096142 GENTIVA HEALTH SERVICES INC GTIV 0001354350 Strange Tony 3350 RIVERWOOD PKWY, SUITE 1400 ATLANTA GA 30339 1 1 0 0 CEO & President Common Stock 2009-12-22 4 J 0 260 24.62 D 189262.96 D Common Stock 2009-12-22 4 J 0 244 24.62 D 85662 I by RT Management, LLC Forfeiture of shares, held in escrow, in satisfaction of claims arising under the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of January 4, 2006 entered into in connection with the acquisition of The Healthfield Group, Inc. by the Issuer. These shares are held indirectly through RT Management, LLC, of which Mr. Strange is a Manager and an owner. Rodney D. Windley, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gentiva Health Services, Inc. ("Gentiva"), is also a Manager of and an owner of RT Management, LLC. Mr. Strange and Mr. Windley own approximately 75% and 25%, respectively, of the interests in the equity securities of Gentiva held by RT Management, LLC. Mr. Strange disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Exhibit Index: Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney James L. Thornton, by power of attorney 2009-12-22