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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000731012
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-TO DWELLINGS & OTHER BUILDINGS [7340]
		IRS NUMBER:				232018365
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			PA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		EFFECT
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-161553
		FILM NUMBER:		091066431

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2643 HUNTINGDON PIKE
		CITY:			HUNTINGDON VALLEY
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19006
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2159381661

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2643 HUNTINGDON PIKEE
		CITY:			HUNTINGDON VALLEY
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19006
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