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Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. (NYSE: ALC) announced that it plans to release its 2008 fourth quarter financial results prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, February 24, 2009. The release will be posted on ALC's website at www.alcco.com. ALC will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter. The toll-free number for the live call is 888-428-4476 or international 651-291-0618. A taped rebroadcast of the conference call will be available approximately three hours following the live call until midnight on March 24, 2009, by dialing toll free 800-475-6701, or international 320-365-3844; and using access code 984774.

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Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate 216 assisted living residences with capacity for over 9,000 residents in 20 states in the United States. ALC's assisted living residences typically consist of 35 to 60 units and offer residents a supportive, home-like setting and assistance with activities of daily living. ALC employs approximately 4,800 people.

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