Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. Reports the Completion of Restructuring at Scotia Investments Limited

MENOMONEE FALLS, WI–(Marketwire – December 10, 2010) – Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. (NYSE: ALC) reported that the previously announced reorganization of its largest shareholder, Scotia Investments Limited, has been completed and that the shares of Class A and Class B Common Stock of Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. previously held by Scotia Investments Limited and its subsidiaries have been transferred to a former affiliate of Scotia Investments, Thornridge Holdings Limited. Thornridge, a privately-held limited company existing under the laws of Nova Scotia with its head office in Bedford, Nova Scotia, is wholly owned by private holding companies owned by members of the extended family of Jean Hennigar, a daughter of the late R.A. Jodrey, including her son David J. Hennigar, who is chairman of Assisted Living Concepts, Inc.’s Board of Directors. Prior to the reorganization, Scotia Investments Limited was also owned by members of the R.A. Jodrey family.

On December 6, 2010, Thornridge filed a statement on Schedule 13D with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission reporting that on November 5, 2010 Blomidon Investments Limited, the ultimate parent of Scotia Investments Limited, and three holding companies of Blomidon that owned all of the common shares of Blomidon, including Thornridge, completed a reorganization pursuant to which, among other things, Thornridge acquired all of the shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. previously owned directly or indirectly by Scotia Investments Limited.

“We are pleased that the restructuring of Scotia Investments has resulted in the continued ownership commitment by the Hennigar family,” commented Laurie Bebo, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Based upon their past commitment and their recent Schedule 13D filing, we believe this restructuring of Scotia will have no material impact on ALC and reinforces the support for ALC’s strategic direction.”

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Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate 211 senior living residences comprising 9,305 units in 20 states. ALC’s senior living residences 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 4,100 people.

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