Highlights:

--  Private pay occupancy increased by 17 units from the second quarter of
    2008 on a same residence basis
--  Private pay occupancy in October 2008 exceeded third quarter 2008
    average by 40 units
--  Private pay mix as a percent of revenue continues to grow, reaching an
    average of  92.0% in 2008 third quarter
--  250 units under expansion plan expected to be on line by end of fourth
    quarter
--  Credit facility expanded by $20 million
--  Adjusted third quarter EBITDAR 28.4%, up from 28.0% in prior year
    quarter despite $400 thousand EBITDAR impact of hurricane and annual
    conference expenses
    

Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. ("ALC") (NYSE: ALC) reported net income of $3.0 million in the 2008 third quarter as compared to net income of $4.2 million in the 2007 third quarter. Net income in the third quarter of 2008 as compared to the third quarter of 2007 was negatively impacted by increased rent expense ($1.4 million), increased interest expense ($0.5 million), the timing of ALC's all company conference ($0.3 million), expenses incurred in hurricanes Gustav and Ike ($0.2 million), the impact of non-cash equity based compensation ($0.2 million), partially offset by other cost savings ($1.0 million) and a reduction in income taxes ($0.8 million). For the first nine months of 2008, ALC reported net income of $11.3 million as compared to net income of $13.1 million in the first nine months of 2007.

Diluted earnings per common share for the third quarter of 2008 were $0.05 per share as compared to $0.06 per share for the third quarter of 2007. Diluted earnings per common share for the first nine months of 2008 were $0.18 per share as compared to $0.19 per share for the first nine months of 2007.

"Private pay occupancy gains in the third quarter resulted from extraordinary efforts on the part of our team. We achieved private pay occupancy gains despite a very difficult operating environment which weathered challenges from both the economy and an active hurricane season," commented Laurie Bebo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. "We are pleased to report that private pay occupancy has continued to improve through the month of October. In addition, we continued to reduce our units available to Medicaid residents from 2,059 in the third quarter of 2006 to our current level of 617."

Certain non-GAAP financial measures are used in the discussions in this release in evaluating the performance of the business. See attached tables for definitions of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDAR, reconciliations of net income to adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDAR, calculations of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDAR as a percentage of total revenues, and non-GAAP financial measure reconciliation information.

As of September 30, 2008, ALC operated 216 assisted living residences representing 9,076 units.

Quarters ended September 30, 2008, September 30, 2007, June 30, 2008

Revenues of $58.4 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2008 increased $0.5 million or 0.8% from $57.9 million in both the third quarter of 2007 and the second quarter of 2008.

Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2008 was $11.6 million, and 19.8% of revenues and

--  decreased $1.0 million or 8.3% from $12.6 million and 21.8% of
    revenues in the third quarter of 2007; and
--  decreased $1.3 million or 10.2% from $12.9 million and 22.3% of
    revenues in the second quarter of 2008.
    

Adjusted EBITDAR for the third quarter of 2008 was $16.6 million, and 28.4% of revenues and

--  increased $0.4 million or 2.1% from $16.2 million and 28.0% of
    revenues in the third quarter of 2007; and
--  decreased $1.3 million or 7.5% from $17.9 million and 30.9% of
    revenues in the second quarter of 2008.
    

Third quarter 2008 compared to third quarter 2007

Revenues in the third quarter of 2008 increased from the third quarter of 2007 primarily due to additional revenues from acquired residences ($4.3 million) and higher average daily revenue as a result of rate increases ($2.7 million), partially offset by the planned reduction in the number of units occupied by Medicaid residents ($3.5 million) and a reduction in the number of units occupied by private pay residents ($3.0 million).

Adjusted EBITDA decreased in the third quarter of 2008 primarily due to an increase in residence rent expense ($1.4 million) and an increase in general and administrative expenses excluding non-cash equity based compensation ($0.5 million), partially offset by increased revenues discussed above ($0.5 million) and a decrease in residence operations expenses excluding the loss on property from hurricanes ($0.4 million). Adjusted EBITDAR increased as a result of the reasons discussed above for adjusted EBITDA excluding the increase in residence lease expense ($1.4 million). Residence operations expenses decreased primarily from a reduction in labor expense associated with lower occupancy, partially offset by additional expenses from acquisitions and damage to residences, evacuation expenses and business interruption from hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Evacuated residents have been returned to the repaired residences. General and administrative expenses increased primarily from a change in timing of ALC's all-company annual conference, which occurred in the third quarter of 2008. In 2007 the conference took place in the second quarter and a non-repetitive reversal of non-cash equity based compensation in the third quarter of 2007. Residence lease expenses increased primarily from the January 1, 2008, acquisition of the operations of BBLRG, LLC, doing business as CaraVita.

Third quarter 2008 compared to the second quarter 2008

Revenues in the third quarter of 2008 increased from the second quarter of 2008 primarily due to an additional day in the third quarter of 2008 ($0.5 million), increases in rates ($0.3 million), and an increase in the number of units occupied by private pay residents ($0.2 million), partially offset by the planned reduction in the number of units occupied by Medicaid residents ($0.5 million).

Decreased adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDAR in the third quarter of 2008 as compared to the second quarter of 2008 resulted primarily from an increase in residence operations expenses excluding the loss on property from hurricanes ($1.4 million) and general and administrative expenses ($0.4 million), partially offset by increased revenues as discussed above ($0.5 million). Residence operations expenses increased primarily from seasonal increases in utility expenses and expenses incurred as a result of hurricanes Gustav and Ike. General and administrative expenses increased primarily from ALC's all-company annual conference, which occurred in the third quarter of 2008.

Nine months ended September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007

Revenues of $176.5 million in the first nine months of 2008 increased $3.6 million or 2.1% from $172.8 million in the first nine months of 2007.

Adjusted EBITDA for the first nine months of both 2008 and 2007 were $37.8 million. As a percentage of revenues, Adjusted EBITDA decreased from 21.9% in the first nine months of 2007 to 21.4% in the first nine months of 2008.

Adjusted EBITDAR for the first nine months of 2008 was $52.7 million, and 29.8% of revenues and increased $4.2 million or 8.5% from $48.5 million and 28.1% of revenues in the first nine months of 2007.

Nine months of 2008 compared to nine months of 2007

Revenues in the first nine months of 2008 increased from the first nine months of 2007 primarily due to additional revenues from acquired residences ($14.3 million), higher average daily revenue as a result of rate increases ($10.1 million), and one additional day in the 2008 period due to leap year ($0.6 million), partially offset by a reduction in the number of units occupied by private pay residents ($7.7 million), the planned reduction in the number of units occupied by Medicaid residents ($13.1 million), and revenue from leasing ALC's corporate office ($0.6 million) in the 2007 period only.

Adjusted EBITDA in the first nine months of 2008 was unchanged from the first nine months of 2007. Increased EBITDA from higher revenues as discussed above ($3.6 million) and a reduction in both residence operations expenses excluding the loss on property from hurricanes ($0.5 million) and general and administrative expenses excluding non-cash equity based compensation ($0.1 million) were offset by an increase in residence lease expense ($4.2 million). Adjusted EBITDAR increased for the reasons discussed above, excluding the increase in residence lease expense ($4.2 million). Residence operations expenses decreased primarily from a reduction in labor expense associated with lower occupancy, partially offset by additional expenses from acquisitions and damage to residences, evacuation expenses and business interruption from hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Residence lease expenses increased primarily from the CaraVita acquisition.

Share repurchase program

On August 6, 2008, ALC's Board of Directors authorized an increase in its Class A common stock repurchase program by $15 million. On December 14, 2006, ALC announced a share repurchase program for up to $20 million of its Class A common stock. On August 20, 2007, and December 18, 2007, ALC announced that its Board of Directors authorized increases to the stock repurchase program of $20 million and $25 million, respectively. The August 6, 2008, increase brings the total authorization to $80 million. In the third quarter of 2008, ALC repurchased 122 thousand shares of its Class A common stock at an aggregate cost of $645 thousand and an average price of $5.25 per share. In the aggregate, ALC has repurchased 8.2 million shares of its Class A common stock at an aggregate cost of $60.4 million and an average price of $7.36 per share under the share repurchase program through November 4, 2008.

Expansion Program Update

Construction continues on the expansion units in our program to add 400 units to existing owned buildings. Weather issues, primarily related to heavy rains and flooding in the Midwest, resulted in minor timing delays. We expect to complete, license, and begin accepting new residents in approximately 250 units by the end of the fourth quarter of 2008, with a targeted completion of 80 units in the first quarter of 2009 and the remaining 70 in the second quarter of 2009. To date, cost estimates have been consistent with our original estimates of $125,000 per unit.

Financing Activities

On August 22, 2008, ALC entered into an agreement to amend its $100 million revolving credit agreement with GE Healthcare Financial Services and other lenders to allow ALC to borrow up to an additional $20 million under the revolving credit agreement, bringing the size of the facility to $120 million. This increase to the capacity of the revolving credit facility did not require additional collateral or a change in borrowing rates. At September 30, 2008 ALC had availability of $71 million under its revolving credit agreement.

Investor Call

ALC has scheduled a conference call later this morning, November 4, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss financial results for the third quarter. The toll-free number for the live call is 800-230-1092, or international 612-332-0335. A taped rebroadcast will be available approximately one hour following the live call until midnight on December 4, 2008. To access the rebroadcast of the call, dial 800-475-6701, or international 320-365-3844 and use the access code 963372.

About Us

Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate 216 assisted living residences with capacity for over 9,000 residents in 20 states. ALC's assisted living facilities typically consist of 40 to 60 units and offer residents a supportive, home-like setting and assistance with the activities of daily living. ALC employs approximately 4,800 people.

Forward-looking Statements

Statements contained in this release other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding anticipated financial performance, business strategy and management's plans and objectives for future operations including managements expectations about improving occupancy and private payer mix, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally include words such as "expect," "point toward," "intend," "will," "indicate," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "plan," "strategy" or "objective." Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. In addition to the risks and uncertainties referred to in the release in connection with forward-looking statements, other risks and uncertainties are identified in ALC's' filings with United States Securities and Exchange Commissions and include, but are not limited to, the following: changes in the health care industry in general and the long-term senior care industry in particular because of political and economic influences; changes in general economic conditions, including changes in the availability of credit at reasonable rates; changes in regulations governing the industry and ALC's compliance with such regulations; changes in government funding levels for health care services; resident care litigation, including exposure for punitive damage claims and increased insurance costs, and other claims asserted against ALC; ALC's ability to maintain and increase census levels; ALC's ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the availability and terms of capital to fund ALC's capital expenditures; changes in competition; and demographic changes. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on ALC's forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements contained in this report are necessarily estimates reflecting the best judgment of the party making such statements based upon current information. ALC assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

                  ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.
            Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
             (In thousands, except earnings per share)
                           (Unaudited)


                                 Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended
                                    September 30,         September 30,
                                  2008       2007       2008       2007
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Revenues                        $  58,367  $  57,898  $ 176,468  $ 172,845
Expenses:
   Residence operations
    (exclusive of depreciation
    and amortization and
    residence lease expense
    shown below)                   38,577     38,832    114,522    114,809
   General and administrative       3,458      2,663      9,538      9,489
   Residence lease expense          4,987      3,595     14,894     10,754
   Depreciation and
    amortization                    4,691      4,584     13,935     13,088
   Transaction costs                   --         --         --         56
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
      Total operating expenses     51,713     49,674    152,889    148,196
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Income from operations              6,654      8,224     23,579     24,649
Other expense:
   Interest income                     17        408        487      1,478
   Interest expense                (1,886)    (1,813)    (5,851)    (4,955)
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Income before income taxes          4,785      6,819     18,215     21,172
Income tax expense                 (1,819)    (2,594)    (6,922)    (8,048)
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Net income                      $   2,966  $   4,225  $  11,293  $  13,124
                                =========  =========  =========  =========
Weighted average common shares:
   Basic                           61,357     67,891     62,966     68,946
   Diluted                         62,004     68,575     63,617     69,648
Per share data:
   Basic earnings per common
    share                       $    0.05  $    0.06  $    0.18  $    0.19
                                =========  =========  =========  =========
   Diluted earnings per common
    share                       $    0.05  $    0.06  $    0.18  $    0.19
                                =========  =========  =========  =========
Adjusted EBITDA (1)             $  11,565  $  12,616  $  37,778  $  37,793
                                =========  =========  =========  =========
Adjusted EBITDAR (1)            $  16,552  $  16,211  $  52,672  $  48,547
                                =========  =========  =========  =========

(1) See attached tables for definitions of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted
    EBITDAR and reconciliations of net income to adjusted EBITDA and
    adjusted EBITDAR.



                       ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.
                   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
              (In thousands, except share and per share data)


                                                   September     December
                                                      30,          31,
                   ASSETS                            2008         2007
                                                  -----------  -----------
Current assets:                                   (Unaudited)
  Cash and cash equivalents                       $     6,347  $    14,066
  Investments                                           2,850        4,596
  Accounts receivable, less allowances of $965 and
   $992, respectively                                   3,864        3,746
  Supplies, prepaid expenses and other current
   assets                                               6,106        6,733
     Deferred income taxes                              4,446        4,080
     Income taxes receivable                              356           --
                                                  -----------  -----------
               Total current assets                    23,969       33,221
Property and equipment, net                           410,070      395,141
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net              30,162       20,736
Restricted cash                                         1,338        8,943
Cash designated for acquisition                            --       14,864
Other assets                                            3,099        3,336
                                                  -----------  -----------
               Total Assets                       $   468,638  $   476,241
                                                  ===========  ===========

       LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
     Accounts payable                             $    10,529  $     7,800
     Accrued liabilities                               18,805       17,951
     Deferred revenue                                   8,196        6,346
     Accrued income taxes                                  --          198
     Current maturities of long-term debt               9,110       26,543
     Current portion of self-insured liabilities          300          300
                                                  -----------  -----------
               Total current liabilities               46,940       59,138
Accrual for self-insured liabilities                    1,429          941
Long-term debt                                        117,697      103,176
Deferred income taxes                                   9,093        9,008
Other long-term liabilities                             9,920        9,444
Commitments and contingencies
                                                  -----------  -----------
               Total Liabilities                      185,079      181,707
                                                  -----------  -----------
Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share,
 25,000,000 shares authorized, none issued
 or outstanding                                            --           --
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share,
 400,000,000 shares authorized, 52,806,292 and
 56,131,873 issued and outstanding, respectively          595          595
Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share,
 75,000,000 shares authorized, 8,546,902 and
 8,727,458 issued and outstanding, respectively           100          100
Additional paid-in capital                            313,652      313,548
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income            (993)         103
Retained earnings                                      30,611       19,318
Treasury stock at cost, Class A Common Stock,
 8,210,660 and 4,691,060 shares, respectively         (60,406)     (39,130)
                                                  -----------  -----------
               Total Stockholders' Equity             283,559      294,534
                                                  -----------  -----------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity        $   468,638  $   476,241
                                                  ===========  ===========



                   ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.
              Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                         (In thousands)
                          (Unaudited)


                                                        Nine Months Ended
                                                          September 30,
                                                          2008      2007
                                                        --------  --------
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income                                              $ 11,293  $ 13,124
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
 provided by operating activities:
   Depreciation and amortization                          13,935    13,088
   Amortization of purchase accounting adjustments for:
      Leases and debt                                       (549)     (753)
      Below market resident leases                            --       (39)
   Provision for bad debt                                     27        75
   Provision for professional/general liability
    insurance                                                673     1,217
   Payments for professional/general liability
    insurance                                               (185)     (222)
   Loss (gain) on sale or disposal of fixed assets           160        --
   Deferred income taxes                                   3,328       901
   Equity-based compensation expense                         104        --
Changes in assets and liabilities:
   Accounts receivable                                      (145)    1,503
   Supplies, prepaid expenses and other current assets       627     1,628
   Accounts payable                                         (413)   (1,484)
   Accrued liabilities                                       854       602
   Deferred revenue                                        1,850     1,468
   Income taxes payable/receivable                            96     1,109
   Other non-current assets                                7,842     2,280
   Other long-term liabilities                               799       909
                                                        --------  --------
      Cash provided by operating activities               40,296    35,406
                                                        --------  --------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
   Payment for acquisition                               (14,532)  (24,436)
   Cash designated for acquisition                        14,864        --
   Payments for new construction projects                (12,102)   (3,210)
   Payments for purchases of property and equipment      (12,283)   (8,474)
                                                        --------  --------
      Cash used in investing activities                  (24,053)  (36,120)
                                                        --------  --------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
   Capital contributions from Extendicare                     --        74
   Purchase of treasury stock                            (21,276)  (27,663)
   Proceeds from issuance of new mortgage debt             9,026     4,301
   Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit
    facility                                               7,000    19,000
   Payments of long-term debt                            (18,712)   (5,974)
                                                        --------  --------
      Cash used in financing activities                  (23,962)  (10,262)
                                                        --------  --------
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents                     (7,719)  (10,976)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year              14,066    19,951
                                                        --------  --------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period                $  6,347  $  8,975
                                                        ========  ========
Supplemental schedule of cash flow information:
Capital expenditure in accounts payable (non cash
 disclosures)                                           $  3,142        --
Cash paid during the period for:
   Interest                                             $  6,016  $  5,372
   Income tax payments, net of refunds                     3,511     5,854



                      ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.
                    Financial and Operating Statistics


All residences                                 Three Months Ended
                                     -------------------------------------
                                      September     June 30,    September
                                       30, 2008       2008       30, 2007
                                     -----------  -----------  -----------
Average Occupied Units by Payer
 Source
Private                                    5,498        5,481        5,359
Medicaid                                     677          763        1,221
                                     -----------  -----------  -----------
Total                                      6,175        6,244        6,580
                                     ===========  ===========  ===========

Occupancy Mix by Payer Source
Private                                     89.0%        87.8%        81.4%
Medicaid                                    11.0%        12.2%        18.6%

Percent of Revenue by Payer Source
Private                                     92.0%        91.4%        86.2%
Medicaid                                     8.0%         8.6%        13.8%

Average Revenue per Occupied Unit
 Day by Payer Source
Private                              $    106.19  $    105.99  $    101.24
Medicaid                             $     74.72  $     71.89  $     70.86
Combined                             $    102.74  $    101.82  $     95.60

Occupancy Percentage                        68.0%        68.8%        77.6%




All residences                                        Nine Months Ended
                                                  ------------------------
                                                   September    September
                                                    30, 2008     30, 2007
                                                  -----------  -----------
Average Occupied Units by Payer Source
Private                                                 5,537        5,290
Medicaid                                                  771        1,467
Total                                                   6,308        6,757

Occupancy Mix by Payer Source
Private                                                  87.8%        78.3%
Medicaid                                                 12.2%        21.7%

Percent of Revenue by Payer Source
Private                                                  91.3%        84.0%
Medicaid                                                  8.7%        16.0%

Average Revenue per Occupied Unit Day by Payer
 Source
Private                                           $    106.23  $    100.23
Medicaid                                          $     72.51  $     68.67
Combined                                          $    102.11  $     93.38

Occupancy Percentage                                     69.5%        80.7%





                        ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.
                      Financial and Operating Statistics


Same residence basis*                          Three Months Ended
                                     -------------------------------------
                                      September     June 30,    September
                                       30, 2008       2008       30, 2007
                                     -----------  -----------  -----------
Average Occupied Units by Payer
 Source
Private                                    4,999        4,982        5,359
Medicaid                                     677          763        1,221
                                     -----------  -----------  -----------
Total                                      5,676        5,745        6,580
                                     ===========  ===========  ===========

Occupancy Mix by Payer Source
Private                                     88.1%        86.7%        81.4%
Medicaid                                    11.9%        13.3%        18.6%

Percent of Revenue by Payer Source
Private                                     91.3%        90.6%        86.2%
Medicaid                                     8.7%         9.4%        13.8%

Average Revenue per Occupied Unit
 Day by Payer Source
Private                              $    106.60  $    106.56  $    101.24
Medicaid                             $     74.72  $     71.89  $     70.86
Combined                             $    102.80  $    101.95  $     95.60

Occupancy Percentage                        66.8%        68.8%        77.6%



Same residences basis*                                Nine Months Ended
                                                  ------------------------
                                                   September    September
                                                    30, 2008     30, 2007
                                                  -----------  -----------
Average Occupied Units by Payer Source
Private                                                 4,993        5,290
Medicaid                                                  771        1,467
                                                  -----------  -----------
Total                                                   5,764        6,757
                                                  ===========  ===========

Occupancy Mix by Payer Source
Private                                                  86.6%        78.3%
Medicaid                                                 13.4%        21.7%

Percent of Revenue by Payer Source
Private                                                  90.5%        84.0%
Medicaid                                                  9.5%        16.0%

Average Revenue per Occupied Unit Day by Payer
 Source
Private                                           $    106.96  $    100.23
Medicaid                                          $     72.51  $     68.67
Combined                                          $    102.35  $     93.38

Occupancy Percentage                                     68.6%        80.7%


* Same residence basis excludes the impact of  residents added from the
  acquisition of the 185 unit Dubuque, Iowa residence on July 20, 2007 and
  the 541 unit CaraVita operations on January 1, 2008, and includes changes
  in these acquisitions' occupancy since their respective dates of
  acquisition.

Weighted Average Basic and Diluted Shares

The basic weighted average number of shares of common stock is based upon the number of shares of Class A and Class B common stock of ALC outstanding. For purposes of determining the diluted weighted average number of shares, the Class B shares were deemed to have been converted into Class A shares at the 1 to 1.075 conversion rate applicable to the Class B common stock. This resulted in an additional 0.7 million shares included in the fully diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding in the quarter ended September 30, 2007 and the year to date nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2008 and 0.6 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2008.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income from continuing operations before income taxes, interest expense net of interest income, depreciation and amortization, equity based compensation expense, transaction costs and non-cash, non-recurring gains and losses, including disposal of assets and impairment of long-lived assets and loss on refinancing and retirement of debt. Adjusted EBITDAR is defined as adjusted EBITDA before rent expenses incurred for leased assisted living properties. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDAR are not measures of performance under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP. We use adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDAR as key performance indicators and adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDAR expressed as a percentage of total revenues as a measurement of margin.

We understand that EBITDA and EBITDAR, or derivatives thereof, are customarily used by lenders, financial and credit analysts, and many investors as a performance measure in evaluating a company's ability to service debt and meet other payment obligations or as a common valuation measurement in the long-term care industry. Moreover, ALC's revolving credit facility contains covenants in which a form of EBITDA is used as a measure of compliance, and we anticipate EBITDA will be used in covenants in any new financing arrangements that we may establish. We believe adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDAR provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our core results because these measures exclude the effects of non-operating factors related to our capital assets, such as the historical cost of the assets.

We report specific line items separately, and exclude them from adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDAR because such items are transitional in nature and would otherwise distort historical trends. In addition, we use adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDAR to assess our operating performance and in making financing decisions. In particular, we use adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDAR in analyzing potential acquisitions and internal expansion possibilities. Adjusted EBITDAR performance is also used in determining compensation levels for our senior executives. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDAR should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income, cash flows from operating activities, and other income or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP, or as a measure of profitability or liquidity. We present adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDAR on a consistent basis from period to period, thereby allowing for comparability of operating performance.

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR Reconciliation Information

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income to adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDAR:

                Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended
                  September 30,          June 30,          September 30,
                  2008      2007      2008      2007      2008      2007
                --------- --------  --------- --------- --------- ---------
                                (In thousands, unaudited)

Net income      $   2,966 $  4,225  $   4,276 $   4,172 $  11,293 $  13,124
Provision for
 income taxes       1,819    2,594      2,620     2,556     6,922     8,048
                --------- --------  --------- --------- --------- ---------

Income from
 operations
 before income
 taxes              4,785    6,819      6,896     6,728    18,215    21,172
Add:
  Depreciation
   and
   amortization     4,691    4,584      4,348     4,323    13,935    13,088
  Interest
   expense, net     1,869    1,405      1,591       857     5,364     3,477
  Transaction
   costs               --       --         --        --        --        56
  Loss on
   disposal of
   assets             160       --         --        --       160        --
  Non-cash
   equity based
   compensation        60     (192)        41       186       104        --
                --------- --------  --------- --------- --------- ---------

Adjusted EBITDA    11,565   12,616     12,876    12,094    37,778    37,793
Add: Lease
 expense            4,987    3,595      5,009     3,460    14,894    10,754
                --------- --------  --------- --------- --------- ---------

Adjusted
 EBITDAR        $  16,552 $ 16,211  $  17,885 $  15,554 $  52,672 $  48,547
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The following table sets forth the calculations of adjusted EBITDA and
adjusted EBITDAR as percentages of total revenue:



                     Three Months       Three Months       Nine Months
                        Ended              Ended              Ended
                     September 30,        June 30,        September 30,
                    ----------------  ----------------  ------------------
                          (Dollars amounts in thousands, unaudited)
                      2008     2007     2008     2007     2008      2007
                    -------  -------  -------  -------  --------  --------
Revenues            $58,367  $57,898  $57,854  $57,426  $176,468  $172,845
                    -------  -------  -------  -------  --------  --------

Adjusted EBITDA     $11,565  $12,616  $12,876  $12,094  $ 37,778  $ 37,793
                    -------  -------  -------  -------  --------  --------

Adjusted EBITDAR    $16,552  $16,211  $17,885  $15,554  $ 52,672  $ 48,547
                    -------  -------  -------  -------  --------  --------

Adjusted EBITDA as
 percent of total
 revenues              19.8%    21.8%    22.3%    21.1%     21.4%     21.9%
                    -------  -------  -------  -------  --------  --------

Adjusted EBITDAR as
 percent of total
 revenues              28.4%    28.0%    30.9%    27.1%     29.8%     28.1%
                    -------  -------  -------  -------  --------  --------

For further information, contact: Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. John Buono Sr. Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Phone: (262) 257-8999 Fax: (262) 251-7562 Email: Email Contact Visit ALC's Website @ www.alcco.com

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