Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. : Announces Delay on Earnings Release and Conference Call

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2012 Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. Announces Delay on Earnings Release and Conference Call

MENOMONEE FALLS, WISCONSIN - Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. (NYSE:ALC) announced that it will delay its previously announced May 3, 2012 earnings release and conference call discussion regarding its 2012 first quarter financial results. ALC has not determined a new date for the release and associated conference call.

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Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate 211 senior living residences comprising

9,325 units in 20 states. ALC's senior living residences typically consist of 40 to 60 units and offer a supportive, home-like setting. Residents may receive assistance with the activities of daily living either directly from ALC employees or through our wholly owned home health subsidiaries. ALC employs approximately 4,200 people.

For further information, contact: Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. John Buono
Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Visit ALC's Website @ www.alcco.com