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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	19960613
FILED AS OF DATE:		19960501
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FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BEVERLY ENTERPRISES INC /DE/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000812305
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-SKILLED NURSING CARE FACILITIES [8051]
		IRS NUMBER:				954100309
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-09550
		FILM NUMBER:		96554517

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1200 S WALDRON RD
		STREET 2:		STE 155
		CITY:			FORT SMITH
		STATE:			AR
		ZIP:			72903
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5014526712
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