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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
company's September 30, 1997 condensed consolidated balance sheets, condensed
consolidated summary of operations and condensed consolidated statement of
cash flows of Lexington Health Group, Inc.
</LEGEND>
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