Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. Announces Higher Private Pay Occupancy and Continued Strong Margins in the 2009 Third

MENOMONEE FALLS, WI, Nov 09 (MARKET WIRE) --
Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. ("ALC") (NYSE: ALC)

Highlights:

-- Average private pay occupancy for the third quarter increases by 27
units
-- Adjusted EBITDAR as a percent of revenues increases to 33.6%, up from
32.3% in the second quarter of 2009 and 28.5% in the third quarter of 2008
-- 322 expansion units in our 400 unit expansion program on line by
September 30, 2009

Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. ("ALC") (NYSE: ALC) reported net
income from continuing operations and net income of $4.2 million and $3.4
million, respectively, in the third quarter of 2009 compared to net
income from continuing operations and net income of $3.1 million and $3.0
million, respectively in the third quarter of 2008.

"We continue to be pleased with the results of the private pay transition
plan we began in 2006. Not only did we increase private pay occupancy in
the third quarter but October was an even stronger month for us. We
increased the percentage of revenues from private pay residents from 78.9%
in the third quarter of 2006 to 95.7% in the third quarter of 2009,"
commented Laurie Bebo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Assisted
Living Concepts, Inc. "The private pay transition, together with reduced
administrative costs, resulted in record adjusted EBITDAR margins."

During the third quarter of 2009, ALC elected not to exercise a purchase
option on five residences it operates under a master lease agreement. As a
result, at December 31, 2009 ALC will cease operations at four of the five
residences and has classified these four residences (consisting of 118
units) as discontinued operations. ALC will continue to operate the
remaining residence (consisting of 39 units) under an operating lease
which expires in February 2014. As a result of not exercising the purchase
option, ALC recorded a non-cash, non-recurring write-off of $0.9 million
(net of tax benefits of $0.5 million) resulting from the remaining book
value of assets to be retained by the lessor, partially offset by the
elimination of the remaining capital lease obligation. Approximately $0.1
million and $0.8 million of the net non-cash, non-recurring write-off was
recorded in continuing and discontinued operations, respectively.
Excluding this charge both net income from continuing operations and net
income for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 would have been $4.3
million.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, ALC reported a net loss from
continuing operations and net loss of $3.5 million and $4.5 million
respectively, compared to net income from continuing operations and net
income of $11.5 million and $11.3 million, respectively in the nine months
ended September 30, 2008. The nine month loss was due to a write-off of
goodwill in the first quarter of 2009.

Excluding an impairment charge related to the non-cash, non-recurring
write-off of goodwill of $14.7 million (net of income tax benefits)
recorded in the first quarter of 2009 and the non-cash, non-recurring
write-off of the remaining book value of the assets remaining with the
lessor in the third quarter of 2009, net income from continuing operations
and net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 would have
been $11.3 million and $11.1 million, respectively.

Diluted earnings per common share for the third quarter and the nine
months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were:

Quarter ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
2009 2008 2009 2008
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Diluted earnings
(loss) per common
share from
continuing
operations $ 0.36 $ 0.25 $ (0.30) $ 0.91
Diluted earnings
(loss) per
common share $ 0.29 $ 0.24 $ (0.38) $ 0.89
Pro forma diluted
earnings per
common share from
continuing
operations
excluding
one-time charges $ 0.36(1) $ 0.26(3) $ 0.96(1)(2) $ 0.91(3)

(1) Excludes non-cash non-recurring write-off of assets remaining with the
lessor, net of income tax benefits.
(2) Excludes non-cash non-recurring write-off of goodwill net of income tax
benefits.
(3) Excludes non-cash write off of assets damaged as a result of
hurricanes, net of income tax benefits. See attached tables for
non-GAAP reconciliations and calculations of weighted average basic
and diluted shares.

Effective June 16, 2009 ALC implemented a one-for-five reverse stock
split of its Class A and Class B common stock. All share and per share
data in this press release have been adjusted to reflect this reverse
stock split.

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 (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDAR,
calculations of adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR as a percentage of
total revenues (Adjusted EBITDAR and Adjusted EBITDA margins), and
non-GAAP financial measure reconciliation information.

As of September 30, 2009, ALC operated 216 assisted living residences
comprising 9,399 units. This includes four assisted living residences
consisting of 118 units classified as discontinued.

The following discussions exclude the impact of discontinued operations
unless otherwise specified.

Quarters ended September 30, 2009, September 30, 2008, June 30, 2009

Revenues of $57.2 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2009
decreased $0.5 million or 0.9% from $57.7 million in the third quarter of
2008 and increased $0.6 million or 1.0% from the second quarter of 2009.

Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2009 was $14.2 million, or 24.7%
of revenues and

-- increased $2.7 million or 23.2% from $11.5 million and 19.9% of
revenues in the third quarter of 2008; and
-- increased $0.9 million or 6.6% from $13.3 million and 23.4% of
revenues in the second quarter of 2009.

Adjusted EBITDAR for the third quarter of 2009 was $19.2 million, or
33.6% of revenues and

-- increased $2.7 million or 16.6% from $16.5 million and 28.5% of
revenues in the third quarter of 2008; and
-- increased $0.9 million or 5.1% from $18.3 million and 32.3% of
revenues in the second quarter of 2009.

Third quarter 2009 compared to third quarter 2008

Revenues in the third quarter of 2009 decreased from the third quarter of
2008 primarily due to the planned reduction in the number of units
occupied by Medicaid residents ($2.0 million) and a reduction in the
number of units occupied by private pay residents ($0.7 million),
partially offset by higher average daily revenue as a result of rate
increases ($2.2 million).

Both Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR increased in the third quarter
of 2009 primarily due to a decrease in residence operations expenses
excluding the impact of damage caused by hurricanes in 2008 ($2.8
million) and a decrease in general and administrative expenses excluding
non-cash equity based compensation ($0.4 million), partially offset by a
decrease in revenues discussed above ($0.5 million). Residence operations
expenses decreased primarily from lower labor and kitchen expenses as
well as the absence of non-recurring expenses associated with hurricanes.
Staffing needs in the third quarter of 2009 as compared to the third
quarter of 2008, were lower because of a lower number of Medicaid
residents who tend to have higher care needs than private pay residents.
General economic conditions which enabled us to hire new employees at
lower wage rates and new group purchasing plans which lowered purchasing
costs resulted in lower labor and kitchen expenses. General and
administrative expense decreased primarily from a change in timing of
ALC's all-company annual conference, which occurred in the third quarter
of 2008 and is expected to occur again in the second quarter of 2010.

Third quarter 2009 compared to the second quarter 2009

Revenues in the third quarter of 2009 increased from the second quarter of
2009 primarily due to one additional day in the third quarter of 2009
quarter ($0.6 million), an increase in the number of units occupied by
private pay residents ($0.3 million), and higher average daily revenue as
a result of rate increases ($0.1 million), partially offset by the
planned reduction in the number of units occupied by Medicaid residents
($0.4 million).

Increased Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDAR in the third quarter of 2009 as
compared to the second quarter of 2009 resulted primarily from an increase
in revenues discussed above ($0.6 million), a decrease in general and
administrative expenses excluding non-cash equity based compensation ($0.2
million) and a decrease in residence operations expenses ($0.1 million).
Residence operations expenses decreased primarily from lower labor
expenses associated with lower numbers of Medicaid residents, partially
offset by seasonal increases in utility costs. General and Administrative
expenses decreased primarily due to a legal settlement favorable to
previously estimated amounts.

Nine months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008

Revenues of $171.0 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2009
decreased $3.5 million or 2.0% from $174.5 million in the three quarters
ended September 30, 2008.

Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $39.0
million, and 22.8% of revenues and increased $1.5 million or 4.1% from
$37.4 million and 21.5% of revenues in the nine months ended September 30,
2008.

Adjusted EBITDAR for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $53.9
million, and 31.5% of revenues and increased $1.6 million or 3.1% from
$52.3 million and 30.0% of revenues in the nine months ended September 30,
2008.

Nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended
September 30, 2008

Revenues in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 decreased from the
nine months ended September 30, 2008 primarily due to the planned
reduction in the number of units occupied by Medicaid residents ($6.0
million), a reduction in the number of units occupied by private pay
residents ($3.4 million) and, as a result of 2008 being a leap year, one
less day in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 ($0.6 million),
partially offset by higher average daily revenue as a result of rate
increases ($6.5 million).

Both Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR increased in the nine months
ended September 30, 2009 primarily due to a decrease in residence
operations expenses ($5.2 million) partially offset by decreased revenues
discussed above ($3.5 million), an increase in general and administrative
expenses excluding non-cash equity based compensation ($0.1 million) and
for EBITDA only an increase in facility rent expense ($0.1 million).
Residence operations expenses decreased primarily from lower labor and
kitchen expenses as well as absence of non-recurring expenses associated
with hurricanes. Staffing needs in the nine months ended September 30,
2009 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008, were lower
because of a lower number of Medicaid residents who tend to have higher
care needs than private pay residents. General economic conditions which
enabled us to hire new employees at lower wage rates and new group
purchasing plans which lowered purchasing costs resulted in lower labor
and kitchen expenses.

Expansion Program Update

By the end of the third quarter of 2009 we had completed, licensed, and
begun accepting new residents in 322 units under our program to add 400
units to existing owned buildings. Construction continues on the remaining
expansion units. We are currently targeting completion of 78 units by the
third quarter of 2010. To date, actual costs remain consistent with our
original estimates of $125,000 per unit.

Liquidity

At September 30, 2009 ALC maintained a strong liquidity position with cash
of approximately $5.9 million and undrawn lines of $65 million.

Discontinued Operations

On January 1, 2005, ALC entered into a master lease agreement for five
residences located in Oregon totaling 157 units. The master lease included
what was determined at January 1, 2005 for accounting purposes to be a
"bargain purchase option" and was accounted for as a capital lease. The
master lease gave ALC the right to purchase all five buildings for total
consideration of $10.3 million consisting of the assumption of $4.7
million of Oregon Housing and Community Services Bonds and $5.6 million
in cash. The master lease provides that, in the event the option is not
exercised, ALC will continue to lease one of the residences under a prior
operating lease. Based upon the current operating performance, the
assumption of bonds with an average rate of 8.03%, and various operating
restrictions under the bond indentures, ALC determined it was not
economically or operationally prudent to exercise the option to purchase
these properties at the predefined price.

As a result, ALC expects to terminate operations at four residences
consisting of 118 units on December 31, 2009 and to continue operating one
residence consisting of 39 units under an operating lease expiring in
February 2014 (with a right to extend an additional five years). At
September 30, 2009, the decision to not exercise this option resulted in
the reduction of $10.5 million of ALC's obligations under the capital
lease and a $11.8 million reduction in assets on ALC's balance sheet.

Investor Call

ALC has scheduled a conference call for this morning, November 9, 2009 at
10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss financial results for the third
quarter. The toll-free number for the live call is 800-230-1059 or
international 612-234-9959. A taped rebroadcast of the conference call
will be available approximately three hours following the live call until
midnight on December 10, 2009, by dialing toll free 800-475-6701, or
international 320-365-3844; and using access code 119163.

About Us

Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate 216 assisted
living residences with capacity for over 9,375 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 4,650 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 pay mix, are forward-looking statements. 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, other risks and uncertainties
are contained 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 governmental and economic influences;
changes in general economic conditions, including changes in housing
markets and 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 acquisitions and 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 Operations
(In thousands, except earnings per share)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
---------------------- ----------------------
2009 2008 2009 2008
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(Reclassified)(1) (Reclassified)(1)

Revenues $ 57,236 $ 57,740 $ 170,986 $ 174,475
Expenses:
Residence
operations
(exclusive of
depreciation and
amortization and
residence lease
expense shown
below) 35,059 38,019 107,493 112,871
General and
administrative 3,146 3,458 9,921 9,538
Residence lease
expense 5,053 4,990 14,976 14,901
Depreciation and
amortization 5,440 4,595 15,589 13,655
Loss due to
property
impairment 148 -- 148 --
Goodwill
impairment -- -- 16,315 --
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total
operating
expenses 48,846 51,062 164,442 150,965
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Income from
operations 8,390 6,678 6,544 23,510
Other expense:
Interest income 7 14 26 473
Interest expense (1,914) (1,741) (5,451) (5,412)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Income from
continuing
operations before
income taxes 6,483 4,951 1,119 18,571
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Income tax expense (2,295) (1,880) (4,621) (7,054)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income (loss)
from continuing
operations 4,188 3,071 (3,502) 11,517
Loss from
discontinued
operations,
net of tax (802) (105) (980) (224)
--------- --------- --------- ---------

Net income (loss) $ 3,386 $ 2,966 $ (4,482) $ 11,293
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Weighted average
common shares:
Basic 11,655 12,271 11,806 12,593
Diluted 11,786 12,401 11,806 12,723
Per share data:
Basic earnings
per common share
Earnings (loss)
from continuing
operations $ 0.36 $ 0.25 $ (0.30) $ 0.91
Loss from
discontinued
operations (0.07) (0.01) (0.08) (0.02)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income
(loss) $ 0.29 $ 0.24 $ (0.38) $ 0.89
========= ========= ========= =========

Diluted earnings
per common share
Earnings (loss)
from continuing
operations $ 0.36 $ 0.25 $ (0.30) $ 0.91
Loss from
discontinued
operations (0.07) (0.01) (0.08) (0.02)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income
(loss) $ 0.29 $ 0.24 $ (0.38) $ 0.89
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Adjusted
EBITDA(2) $ 14,164 $ 11,493 $ 38,970 $ 37,429
========= ========= ========= =========
Adjusted
EBITDAR(2) $ 19,217 $ 16,483 $ 53,946 $ 52,330
========= ========= ========= =========

(1) Reflects the reclassification of the operations of 118 units previously
reported as continuing operations to discontinued operations.
(2) 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
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share data)

September 30, December 31,
2009 2008
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(unaudited) (Reclassified)(1)
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,895 $ 19,905
Investments 3,265 3,139
Accounts receivable, less
allowances of $623 and $689,
respectively 2,378 2,679
Prepaid expenses, supplies and
other receivables 3,926 3,357
Deposits in escrow 2,172 2,313
Income tax receivable -- 3,147
Deferred income taxes 4,179 4,614
Current assets of discontinued
operations 259 153
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Total current assets 22,074 39,307
Property and equipment, net 415,874 413,149
Goodwill -- 16,315
Intangible assets, net 12,220 13,443
Restricted cash 3,263 3,783
Other assets 2,086 2,027
Non-current assets of discontinued
operations 404 10,597
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Total Assets $ 455,921 $ 498,621
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 7,181 $ 13,529
Accrued liabilities 19,167 17,947
Deferred revenue 7,506 6,687
Income taxes payable 145 --
Current maturities of long-term
debt 1,794 10,866
Current portion of self-insured
liabilities 500 300
Current liabilities of
discontinued operations 134 8,574
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Total current liabilities 36,427 57,903
Accrual for self-insured liabilities 1,281 1,176
Long-term debt 125,382 136,890
Deferred income taxes 11,348 11,811
Other long-term liabilities 11,832 11,088
Non-current liabilities of
discontinued operations -- 14
Commitments and contingencies
---------------- ----------------
Total Liabilities 186,270 218,882
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Preferred Stock, par value $0.01
per share, 25,000,000 shares
authorized, no shares issued
and outstanding, respectively -- --
Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par
value, 80,000,000 authorized at
September 30, 2009 and December 31,
2008; 12,395,716 and 12,361,711
shares issued and 10,100,818 and
10,443,313 shares outstanding,
respectively 124 124
Class B Common Stock, $0.01 par
value, 15,000,000 authorized at
September 30, 2009 and December 31,
2008; 1,530,336 and 1,562,101
issued and outstanding,
respectively 16 16
Additional paid-in capital 314,516 314,202
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (2,146) (1,989)
Retained earnings 29,159 33,641
Treasury stock at cost, 2,294,898
and 1,918,398 shares, respectively (72,018) (66,255)
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Total Stockholders' Equity 269,651 279,739
---------------- ----------------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders'
Equity $ 455,921 $ 498,621
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(1) Reflects the reclassification of the balance sheet of 118 units
previously reported as continuing operations to discontinued
operations.

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

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
---------------------
2009 2008
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net (loss) income $ (4,482) $ 11,293
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income
to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 15,889 13,935
Goodwill impairment 16,315 --
Loss due to property and equipment impairment 1,379 --
Amortization of purchase accounting adjustments
for leases and debt (296) (549)
Provision for bad debts (66) 27
Provision for self-insured liabilities 717 673
Loss on sale or disposal of fixed assets 54 160
Equity-based compensation expense 320 104
Deferred income taxes (28) 3,328
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 367 (145)
Supplies, prepaid expenses and other current
assets (569) 835
Current assets -- discontinued operations (106) --
Deposits in escrow 141 (208)
Accounts payable (738) (413)
Accrued liabilities 1,220 854
Current liabilities -- discontinued operations 87 --
Deferred revenue 819 1,850
Payments of self-insured liabilities (547) (185)
Income taxes payable / receivable 3,312 96
Changes in other non-current assets 461 7,906
Non-current assets -- discontinued operations 534 --
Other long-term liabilities 1,049 799
Long-term liabilities -- discontinued operations (14) --
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Cash provided by operating activities 35,818 40,360
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Payment for executive retirement plan securities (156) (64)
Payment for acquisitions -- (14,532)
Cash designated for acquisition -- 14,864
Payments for new construction projects (12,888) (12,102)
Payments for purchases of property and equipment (12,346) (12,283)
--------- ---------
Cash used in investing activities (25,390) (24,117)
--------- ---------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of treasury stock (5,763) (21,276)
Proceeds on borrowings on revolving credit
facility -- 7,000
Repayment of revolving credit facility (24,000) --
Proceeds from issuance of new mortgage debt 14,000 9,026
Repayment of mortgage debt (8,675) (18,712)
--------- ---------
Cash used by financing activities (24,438) (23,962)
--------- ---------
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (14,010) (7,719)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 19,905 14,066
--------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 5,895 $ 6,347
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Supplemental schedule of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 5,771 $ 6,016
Income tax payments, net of refunds 715 3,511

ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.
Financial and Operating Statistics

All continuing residences Three months ended
---------------------------------
September June 30, September
30, 2009 2009 30, 2008
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Average Occupied Units by Payer Source
Private 5,381 5,354 5,454
Medicaid 371 445 661
--------- --------- ---------
Total 5,752 5,799 6,115
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Occupancy Mix by Payer Source
Private 93.5% 92.3% 89.2%
Medicaid 6.5% 7.7% 10.8%

Percent of Revenue by Payer Source
Private 95.7% 95.0% 92.2%
Medicaid 4.3% 5.0% 7.8%

Average Revenue per Occupied Unit Day $ 108.15 $ 107.42 $ 102.64

Occupancy Percentage 63.2% 64.2% 68.3%

Same residence basis* Three months ended
---------------------------------
September June 30, September
30, 2009 2009 30, 2008
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Average Occupied Units by Payer Source
Private 5,323 5,317 5,430
Medicaid 371 395 645
--------- --------- ---------
Total 5,694 5,712 6,075
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Occupancy Mix by Payer Source
Private 93.5% 93.1% 89.4%
Medicaid 6.5% 6.9% 10.6%

Percent of Revenue by Payer Source
Private 95.6% 95.9% 92.3%
Medicaid 4.4% 4.1% 7.7%

Average Revenue per Occupied Unit Day $ 107.71 $ 107.15 $ 102.66

Occupancy Percentage 64.7% 64.9% 69.1%

* Excludes quarterly impact of 322 completed expansion units, 159 units
temporarily closed for renovation and 118 units classified as
discontinued operations.

ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.
Financial and Operating Statistics

All continuing residences Nine months ended
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September September
30, 2009 30, 2008
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Average Occupied Units by Payer Source
Private 5,373 5,490
Medicaid 446 748
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Total 5,819 6,238
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Occupancy Mix by Payer Source
Private 92.3% 88.0%
Medicaid 7.7% 12.0%

Percent of Revenue by Payer Source
Private 94.8% 91.5%
Medicaid 5.2% 8.5%

Average Revenue per Occupied Unit Day $ 107.64 $ 102.08

Occupancy Percentage 64.4% 69.6%

Same residence basis* Nine months ended
---------------------
September September
30, 2009 30, 2008
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Average Occupied Units by Payer Source
Private 5,333 5,456
Medicaid 443 723
--------- ---------
Total 5,776 6,179
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Occupancy Mix by Payer Source
Private 92.3% 88.3%
Medicaid 7.7% 11.7%

Percent of Revenue by Payer Source
Private 94.8% 91.7%
Medicaid 5.2% 8.3%

Average Revenue per Occupied Unit Day $ 107.41 $ 102.13

Occupancy Percentage 65.6% 70.2%

* Excludes year to date impact of 322 completed expansion units, 159 units
temporarily closed for renovation and 118 units classified as
discontinued operations.

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 (including goodwill) 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 (loss) to
adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDAR:

Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, June 30, September 30,
------------------ ------------------ ------------------
2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
(In thousands, unaudited)
Net income
(loss) $ 3,386 $ 2,966 $ 3,907 $ 4,276 $ (4,482) $ 11,293
Loss from
discontinued
operations, net
of tax 802 105 34 76 980 224
Provision for
income taxes 2,295 1,880 2,182 2,665 4,621 7,054
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------

Income (loss)
from continuing
operations
before income
taxes 6,483 4,951 6,123 7,017 1,119 18,571
Add:
Depreciation
and
amortization 5,440 4,595 5,218 4,254 15,589 13,655
Interest
expense, net 1,907 1,727 1,827 1,447 5,425 4,939
Non-cash
equity based
compensation 132 60 123 41 320 104
Loss due to
property
impairment 148 -- -- -- 148 --
Loss on sale or
disposal of
fixed assets 54 160 -- -- 54 160
Goodwill
impairment -- -- -- -- 16,315 --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------

Adjusted EBITDA 14,164 11,493 13,291 12,759 38,970 37,429
Add: Lease
expense 5,053 4,990 4,993 5,011 14,976 14,901
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------

Adjusted
EBITDAR $ 19,217 $ 16,483 $ 18,284 $ 17,770 $ 53,946 $ 52,330
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========

The following table sets forth the calculations of adjusted EBITDA and
adjusted EBITDAR as percentages of total revenue:

Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, June 30, September 30,
------------------ ------------------ ------------------
(Dollars amounts in thousands, unaudited)
----------------------------------------------------------
2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Revenues $ 57,236 $ 57,740 $ 56,683 $ 57,202 $170,986 $174,475
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Adjusted
EBITDA $ 14,164 $ 11,493 $ 13,291 $ 12,759 $ 38,970 $ 37,429
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Adjusted
EBITDAR $ 19,217 $ 16,483 $ 18,284 $ 17,770 $ 53,946 $ 52,330
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Adjusted EBITDA
as percent of
total revenues 24.7% 19.9% 23.4% 22.3% 22.8% 21.5%
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Adjusted EBITDAR
as percent of
total revenues 33.6% 28.5% 32.3% 31.1% 31.5% 30.0%
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------

ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
-------------------- ---------------------
(In thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
2009 2008 2009 2008
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income $ 3,386 $ 2,966 $ (4,482) $ 11,293
Loss from discontinued
operations, net of tax (802) (105) (980) (224)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Income (loss) from
continuing operations 4,188 3,071 (3,502) 11,517
Add one time charges:
Goodwill Impairment -- -- 16,315 --
Loss due to hurricane
damage -- 160 -- 160
Loss due to property
impairment 148 -- 148 --
Less: Income tax benefits
from one time charges 52 61 1,675 61
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Pro forma income from
continuing operation
before one time charges 4,284 3,170 11,286 11,616
Loss from discontinued
operations net of tax (802) (105) (980) (224)
Loss due to property
impairment included in
discontinued operations 1,231 -- 1,231 --
Income tax benefits from
property impairment
included in discontinued
operations (439) -- (439) --
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Pro forma net income before
one time charges $ 4,274 $ 3,065 $ 11,098 $ 11,392
========= ========= ========= =========

Weighted average common
shares:
Basic 11,665 12,271 11,806 12,593
Diluted 11,786 12,401 11,806 12,723

Pro forma basic earnings
per common share from
continuing operations
excluding one-time charges $ 0.37 $ 0.26 $ 0.96 $ 0.92
========= ========= ========= =========
Pro forma diluted earnings
per common share from
continuing operations
excluding one-time charges $ 0.36 $ 0.26 $ 0.96 $ 0.91
========= ========= ========= =========

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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