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Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. (NYSE: ALC) announced that it plans to release its 2010 fourth quarter financial results before the New York Stock Exchange opens on Friday, March 4, 2011. The release will be posted on ALC's website at www.alcco.com. ALC has scheduled a conference call on Friday, March 4, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter. The toll-free number for the live call is (800) 230-1059 or international (612) 234-9960. A taped rebroadcast of the conference call will be available approximately three hours following the live call until midnight on April 4, 2011, by dialing toll free (800) 475-6701 or international (320) 365-3844 and using access code 191235.

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Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate 211 senior living residences with capacity for approximately 9,400 residents in 20 states in the United States. ALC's 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 4,100 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