EXHIBIT 23.3
 
                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
 
    We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statement
of The Multicare Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries on Form S-3 of our report
dated August 15, 1995, except for Note 17 as to which the date is September 12,
1995 on our audits of the consolidated financial statements of Concord Health
Group, Inc. as of June 30, 1995 and 1994, and for the years ended June 30, 1995,
1994 and 1993. We also consent to the reference to our firm under the caption
"Experts."
 
                                             /s/ Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.

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