Genesis HealthCare To Present At UBS Leveraged Finance Conference 2005

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genesis HealthCare Corporation today announced that Chairman and CEO George V. Hager, Jr. and CFO James V. McKeon will speak at the UBS Leveraged Finance Conference on Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 2:15 PM Pacific Time. On Monday, May 9, 2005, a copy of the presentation will be posted in the investor section of the Genesis web site at http://www.genesishcc.com/. On May 12, 2005, investors will also be able to hear the presentation live via webcast on http://www.genesishcc.com/.

About Genesis HealthCare Corporation

Genesis HealthCare Corporation is one of the nation's largest long-term care providers with over 200 skilled nursing centers and assisted living residences in 12 eastern states. Genesis also supplies contract rehabilitation therapy to over 650 healthcare providers in 21 states and the District of Columbia.

Visit our website at http://www.genesishcc.com/. CONTACT: Lori Mayer Genesis HealthCare Corporation +1-610-925-2000

Genesis HealthCare Corporation

CONTACT: Lori Mayer, Genesis HealthCare Corporation, +1-610-925-2000