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

VISTACARE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		000-50118 (Commission File Number)		06-1521534 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (480) 648-4545

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

On March 24, 2006, Henry L. Hirvela was appointed as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. On June 16, 2006, Mr. Hirvela became the Company’s principal accounting officer, replacing Jon A. Steging. Prior to his employment with the Company, Mr. Hirvela founded Phoenix Management Partners, LLC, during which time he served as President and CEO of Vigilant Systems, Inc, developed Ironwood Golf Group LLC, and served as Chairman for Three-Five Systems, Inc., an electronic manufacturing services company. From 1996 to 2000, Mr. Hirvela served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Allied Waste Industries, Inc. His other past experience includes senior leadership positions for technology and environmental services companies. Mr. Hirvela earned a Bachelor of Arts from United States International University in San Diego and holds an MBA from the Johnson Graduate School of Management from Cornell University. He currently serves as a Member of the National Association of Corporate Directors.

SIGNATURE

     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 hereunto duly authorized.

		VISTACARE, INC.
Date: June 16, 2006		By:		/s/ Stephen Lewis
		Name:		Stephen Lewis
		Title:		Secretary