EXHIBIT 1

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

     In accordance with Rule l3d-1(k) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments thereto) with respect to the Common Stock Advocat, Inc., and further agree that this Joint Filing Agreement expressly authorizes Chad McCurdy to file on such party’s behalf any and all amendments to such Statement. Each such party undertakes to notify Chad McCurdy of any changes giving rise to an obligation to file an amendment to Schedule 13D and it is understood that in connection with this Statement and all amendments thereto, each such party shall be responsible only for information supplied by such party.

     In evidence thereof, the undersigned, being duly authorized, hereby execute this Agreement this 9th day of April, 2009.

Marlin Capital Partners, LLC
	By:	/s/ Chad McCurdy
		Name: Chad McCurdy Title: Managing Partner
/s/ Chad McCurdy
Chad McCurdy