Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. (SKH) has been posting solid gains in 2008 as the company continues to benefit from strong underlying demand for its services. Analyst estimates have been rising, and the company's share price recently set a new 52-week and all-time high.

Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. provides integrated long-term healthcare services in the United States. Its nursing facilities provide such services as chemotherapy, dialysis and rehabilitation. The company has a market cap of $596 million and is headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California.

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With a rapidly aging domestic population applying pressure to the healthcare system, healthcare providers have seen a big up tick in demand for their services. This environmental shift was evident when Skilled Healthcare Group reported strong second-quarter earnings on Aug 5.

Revenue was up 19.3% from last year to $180.3 million. Net income increased to $8.9 million, a big

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