News Release: Extendicare Inc.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For August 05, 2005

EXTENDICARE INC.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

3000 Steeles Avenue East
Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 9W2
(Address of principal executive offices)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.


 Form 20-F
  ____
 Form 40-F
  __X__
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
 Yes
  ____
 No
  __X__
 
 
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): N/A
 
 
 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit
 
Number
Description of Exhibit
 
 99.1
 
 
 

SIGNATURES

 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 
     
  EXTENDICARE INC.
 
 		  
 		  
 
Date: August  5, 2005 By:   /s/ Richard L. Bertrand 
 
Richard L. Bertrand
 
 
Title  Senior Vice-President and
Chief Financial Officer