EXHIBIT 23.2
 
                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
 
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our reports dated March 21, 1997, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements and schedule of TheraTx, Incorporated included in the
Registration Statement (Form S-4 dated September 16, 1997), and related
Prospectus of Vencor, Inc. for the registration of $750 million Senior
Subordinated Notes.
 
                                        Ernst & Young LLP
 
Atlanta, Georgia
September 12, 1997