UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
September 16, 2011 (September 16, 2011)

ADVOCAT INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware		001-12996		62-1559667
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1621 Galleria Boulevard, Brentwood, TN 37027
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(615) 771-7575
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 5.02.		Departure of Directors, or Certain Officers, Election of Directors: Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) Resignation of Executive Officer

On September 16, 2011 the Board of Directors of Advocat Inc. announced the resignation of William R. Council, III as Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company, effective September 30, 2011. In connection with his resignation, the Company and Mr. Council entered into a Separation Agreement effective September 30, 2011 to provide the severance provided in Mr. Council’s employment agreement. The Company and Mr. Council also entered into a six month Consulting Agreement effective October 1, 2011 to provide for the smooth transition of management. A copy of the press release announcing the resignation is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

(c) Newly Appointed Executive Officer

On September 16, 2011, the Board of Directors of Advocat Inc. appointed Kelly Gill as President of the Company. Mr. Gill currently serves as Chief Operating Officer. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

Item 9.01.		Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (d) Exhibits

Number		Exhibit
99.1		Press release dated September 16, 2011.

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.

Date: September 16, 2011

EXHIBIT INDEX

Number		Exhibit
99.1		Press release dated September 16, 2011.