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SCHEDULE 14A
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See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. M83868-P60789 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet or by mail. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. FIVE STAR QUALITY CARE, INC. Five Star Quality Care, inC. 400 Centre Street newton, ma 02458 Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual For holders as of: February 11, 2015 Date: May 8, 2015 Time: 9:30 a.m., local time Location: Five Star Quality Care, Inc. Two Newton Place 255 Washington Street, Suite 100 Newton, MA 02458 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on May 8, 2015.

 

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Voting Items M83870-P60789 2. Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation. 3. Ratification of the appointment of McGladrey LLP as independent auditors to serve for the 2015 fiscal year. 4. Any other business that may properly come before the meeting and at any adjournments or postponements of the meeting. Nominee (for Managing Director in Group II): Gerard M. Martin Nominee (for Independent Director in Group II): Donna D. Fraiche 1. Election of Directors. The Board of Directors Recommends a Vote FOR both Nominees for Director in Proposal 1 and FOR Proposals 2 and 3.

 

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