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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001209191-03-013325
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20030715
FILED AS OF DATE:		20030724

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SANFORD E HALSEY
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001086322
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-NURSING & PERSONAL CARE FACILITIES [8050]
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			KY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-20372
		FILM NUMBER:		03801661

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10140 LINN STATION RD
		CITY:			LOUISVILLE
		STATE:			KY
		ZIP:			40223
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5023942100

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10140 LINN STATION RD
		CITY:			LOUISVILLE
		STATE:			KY
		ZIP:			40223

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			RES CARE INC /KY/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000776325
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-NURSING & PERSONAL CARE FACILITIES [8050]
		IRS NUMBER:				610875371
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			KY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10140 LINN STATION RD
		CITY:			LOUISVILLE
		STATE:			KY
		ZIP:			40223
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5023942100

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10140 LINN STATION RD
		CITY:			LOUISVILLE
		STATE:			KY
		ZIP:			40223
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