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                                 UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20459

                                   FORM 10-Q

     [X]   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
           EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2001

                                       OR

     [ ]   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
           EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

          FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ____________ TO ____________

                         COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-83938

                         ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.
             (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

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<S>                                            <C>
                   NEVADA                                       93-1148702
       (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF                         (IRS EMPLOYER
       INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)                       IDENTIFICATION NO.)
</TABLE>

                    11835 NE GLENN WIDING DRIVE, BUILDING E
                             PORTLAND, OREGON 97220
                    (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPLE EXECUTIVE OFFICES)

                                 (503) 252-6233
              (REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)

     Indicate by check mark whether Registrant (1) has filed all reports to be
filed by section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that Registrants was required to
file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the
past 90 days.  Yes [X]  No [ ]

     The Registrant had 17,120,745 shares of common stock, $.01 par value,
outstanding at May 14, 2001.

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                         ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.

                                   FORM 10-Q

                                 MARCH 31, 2001

                                     INDEX

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<CAPTION>
                                                                       PAGE
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<S>      <C>                                                           <C>
                      PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.  Financial Statements
         Consolidated Balance Sheets, December 31, 2000 and March 31,
           2001......................................................    1
         Consolidated Statements of Operations and Consolidated
           Statements of Comprehensive Loss, Three Months Ended March
           31, 2000 and 2001.........................................    2
         Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Three Months Ended
           March 31, 2000 and 2001...................................    3
         Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements..................    4
Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
           and Results of Operations.................................    9
         Risk Factors................................................   15
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
           and Risk Sensitive Instruments............................   22

                       PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings...........................................   23
Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K............................   23
</TABLE>

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                        PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                         ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.

                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                      (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)

                                     ASSETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              DECEMBER 31,     MARCH 31,
                                                                  2000           2001
                                                              ------------    -----------
                                                                              (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                           <C>             <C>
Current assets:
  Cash, cash equivalents and cash held for tenant security
     deposits...............................................    $  9,889       $  4,073
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
     accounts of $1,399 and $966, respectively..............       2,448          2,458
  Prepaid insurance.........................................       1,765          1,660
  Prepaid expenses..........................................       1,042            865
  Other current assets......................................       2,729          2,351
                                                                --------       --------
          Total current assets..............................      17,873         11,407
                                                                --------       --------
Restricted cash.............................................       6,466          8,547
Property and equipment, net.................................     298,744        296,718
Goodwill, net...............................................       4,785          4,712
Other assets, net...........................................       8,590         10,416
                                                                --------       --------
          Total assets......................................    $336,458       $331,800
                                                                ========       ========
                          LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable..........................................    $  2,708       $  2,542
  Accrued real estate taxes.................................       4,835          3,850
  Accrued interest expense..................................       1,937          4,094
  Accrued payroll expense...................................       4,017          2,635
  Other accrued expenses....................................       4,229          3,098
  Bridge loan payable.......................................       4,000          4,000
  Litigation settlement payable.............................       7,765          5,511
  Tenant security deposits..................................       2,484          2,468
  Related party payable.....................................         626            411
  Insurance premium obligation..............................          --          2,507
  Other current liabilities.................................         565            371
  Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease
     obligation.............................................       1,690          1,925
                                                                --------       --------
          Total current liabilities.........................      34,856         33,412
                                                                --------       --------
Other liabilities...........................................       6,059          5,766
Long-term debt and capital lease obligation, net of current
  portion...................................................      70,407         71,684
Convertible subordinated debentures.........................     161,250        161,250
                                                                --------       --------
          Total liabilities.................................     272,572        272,112
                                                                --------       --------
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
  Preferred Stock, $.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares
     authorized; none issued or outstanding.................          --             --
  Common Stock, $.01 par value; 80,000,000 shares
     authorized; issued and outstanding 17,120,745 shares in
     2000 and 2001..........................................         171            171
  Additional paid-in capital................................     144,212        144,212
  Accumulated deficit.......................................     (80,497)       (84,695)
                                                                --------       --------
          Total shareholders' equity........................      63,886         59,688
                                                                --------       --------
          Total liabilities and shareholders' equity........    $336,458       $331,800
                                                                ========       ========
</TABLE>

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.

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                         ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                    (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

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<CAPTION>
                                                              THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                  MARCH 31,
                                                              ------------------
                                                               2000       2001
                                                              -------    -------
<S>                                                           <C>        <C>
Revenue.....................................................  $33,132    $36,877
Operating expenses:
  Residence operating expenses..............................   22,682     25,558
  Corporate general and administrative......................    4,048      4,268
  Building rentals..........................................    3,645      4,171
  Building rentals to related party.........................      317         --
  Depreciation and amortization.............................    2,412      2,552
  Debt and lease restructure costs..........................       --        303
                                                              -------    -------
          Total operating expenses..........................   33,104     36,852
                                                              -------    -------
Operating income............................................       28         25
                                                              -------    -------
Other income (expense):
  Interest expense..........................................   (4,028)    (4,402)
  Interest income...........................................      209        148
  Other income (expense), net...............................       --         31
                                                              -------    -------
          Total other expense...............................   (3,819)    (4,223)
                                                              -------    -------
Net loss....................................................  $(3,791)   $(4,198)
                                                              =======    =======
Basic and diluted net loss per common share.................  $  (.22)   $  (.25)
                                                              =======    =======
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares
  outstanding...............................................   17,121     17,121
                                                              =======    =======
</TABLE>

                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                  MARCH 31,
                                                              ------------------
                                                               2000       2001
                                                              -------    -------
<S>                                                           <C>        <C>
Net loss....................................................  $(3,791)   $(4,198)
Other comprehensive loss:
  Unrealized loss on investments............................      (70)        --
                                                              -------    -------
Comprehensive loss..........................................  $(3,861)   $(4,198)
                                                              =======    =======
</TABLE>

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.
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                         ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                  MARCH 31,
                                                              ------------------
                                                               2000       2001
                                                              -------    -------
<S>                                                           <C>        <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss....................................................  $(3,791)   $(4,198)
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash used in
  operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization.............................    2,412      2,552
  Provision for doubtful accounts...........................      130        156
  Compensation expense on issuance of consultant options....        8         --
Changes in assets and liabilities:
  Accounts receivable.......................................     (197)      (166)
  Prepaid expenses..........................................     (466)       282
  Other current assets......................................      176        378
  Other assets..............................................      416        (17)
  Accounts payable..........................................     (362)      (166)
  Accrued expenses..........................................     (235)    (1,341)
  Insurance premium obligation..............................       --      2,507
  Other current liabilities.................................       80     (2,314)
  Other liabilities.........................................      107       (106)
                                                              -------    -------
          Net cash used in operating activities.............   (1,722)    (2,433)
                                                              -------    -------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Restricted cash.............................................     (833)    (2,081)
Purchases of property and equipment.........................   (1,447)      (453)
                                                              -------    -------
          Net cash used in investing activities.............   (2,280)    (2,534)
                                                              -------    -------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from long-term debt................................       --      1,300
Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligation.....     (192)      (340)
Debt issuance costs.........................................       --     (1,809)
                                                              -------    -------
          Net cash used in financing activities.............     (192)      (849)
                                                              -------    -------
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and cash held for
  tenant security deposits..................................   (4,194)    (5,816)
Cash, cash equivalents and cash held for tenant security
  deposits, beginning of period.............................    7,606      9,889
                                                              -------    -------
Cash, cash equivalents and cash held for tenant security
  deposits, end of period...................................  $ 3,412    $ 4,073
                                                              =======    =======
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
  Cash payments for interest................................  $ 1,472    $ 1,730
  Decrease in construction payable and property and
     equipment..............................................  $  (776)   $    --
  Unrealized loss on investment.............................  $   (70)   $    --
  Reclassification of other current and other liabilities to
     current and non-current long-term debt and capital
     lease obligation.......................................  $    --    $   550
</TABLE>

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.
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                         ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

 1. THE COMPANY

     Assisted Living Concepts, Inc., a Nevada Corporation, ("the Company") owns,
leases and operates assisted living residences which provide housing to older
persons who need help with the activities of daily living such as bathing and
dressing. The Company provides personal care and support services and makes
available routine health care services, as permitted by applicable law, designed
to meet the needs of its residents.

  Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

     These consolidated financial statements have been prepared without being
audited, as allowed by the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries that manage, own, and
lease assisted living residences. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain information and
footnote disclosures that are normally included in financial statements prepared
in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America have been condensed or omitted as allowed by rules and regulations of
the Securities and Exchange Commission. These consolidated financial statements
should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements
and notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2000.

     The financial information included in these financial statements contain
all adjustments (which consist of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in
the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of results for the
quarterly periods. The results of operations for the three-month period ended
March 31, 2001 do not necessarily indicate the results that are expected for the
full year.

  Reclassifications

     Certain reclassifications have been made in the prior period's financial
statements to conform to the current period's presentation. Such
reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net loss or total
shareholders' equity.

 2. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND CASH HELD FOR TENANT SECURITY DEPOSITS

     The Company's cash, cash equivalents and cash held for tenant security
deposits consist of the following (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       DECEMBER 31,    MARCH 31,
                                                           2000          2001
                                                       ------------    ---------
<S>                                                    <C>             <C>
Cash.................................................     $2,824        $   --
Cash equivalents.....................................      4,581         1,605
Cash held for tenant security deposits...............      2,484         2,468
                                                          ------        ------
          Total cash, cash equivalents and cash held
            for tenant security deposits.............     $9,889        $4,073
                                                          ======        ======
</TABLE>

 3. RESTRICTED CASH

     At March 31, 2001, restricted cash consists of: i) $4.4 million related to
loan agreements with U.S. Bank National Association ("U.S. Bank"), ii) $1.0
million related to certain lease agreements and iii) $3.1 million related to
required workers' compensation insurance deposits.

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                         ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

 4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

     The Company's property and equipment, stated at cost, consists of the
following (in thousands):

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<CAPTION>
                                                       DECEMBER 31,    MARCH 31,
                                                           2000          2001
                                                       ------------    ---------
<S>                                                    <C>             <C>
Land.................................................    $ 21,378        21,383
Buildings and improvements...........................     287,178       287,214
Equipment............................................       7,149         7,552
Furniture............................................       8,638         8,641
                                                         --------      --------
          Total property and equipment...............     324,343       324,790
Less accumulated depreciation........................      25,599        28,072
                                                         --------      --------
Property and equipment, net..........................    $298,744      $296,718
                                                         ========      ========
</TABLE>

 5. INSURANCE PREMIUM OBLIGATION

     During the three months ended March 31, 2001, the Company entered into
several short-term agreements to finance its annual insurance premiums. These
are nine month agreements and bear interest at annual fixed rates of
approximately 8% to 9%.

 6. LONG-TERM DEBT

  Equipment Financing

     Effective February 22, 2001, the Company entered into a loan agreement to
finance technology equipment in the amount of $550,000. The agreement required
an initial payment of $150,000 (which has been paid) and monthly payments of
$25,000 (principal and interest) until maturity on August 31, 2002. This loan
bears an interest rate of 12.5% and is secured by the related technology
equipment which the Company purchased during the year ended December 31, 2000.

  Heller Financing

     On March 2, 2001, the Company entered into an agreement with Heller
Healthcare Finance, Inc. ("Heller")for a line of credit facility up to $45.0
million. This line matures on August 31, 2002, and requires monthly
interest-only payments until maturity. This line bears an interest rate of 3.85%
over the three-month LIBOR rate floating monthly and is secured by 16
properties. This line would also be secured by an additional 16 properties if
the Company repurchases these leased properties. The Company guaranteed the
line. In addition to having paid a commitment fee of $450,000, the Company is to
pay funding fees of 0.5% of the principal amount funded at the time of funding
and pay an exit fee of 1.0% of the principal being repaid. Fees incurred to
date, including commitment fee, funding fees, closing fees and professional fees
associated with the establishment of this credit facility are $1.8 million. The
Company had originally intended to refinance a substantial portion of borrowings
under the Heller line of credit with long-term HUD financing. However, because
of limitations recently imposed by HUD and timing considerations, the Company
does not know if this is a likely financing source to retire this line. While
the line remains outstanding, the Company has agreed that it will not sell or
grant mortgages on all but one of its remaining unencumbered properties, unless
the net proceeds are used to repurchase the Company's convertible debentures or
otherwise reduce its indebtedness (if approved by Heller). Proceeds from the
line may be used for the payment of the Company's shareholders' litigation
settlement, the repurchase of 16 of its leased properties, the repurchase of
some of its convertible debentures and payment of fees. The Company is presently
negotiating with Heller to modify its credit facility to provide that proceeds
may be used to pay interest on its convertible debentures, certain professional
fees relating to its debt and lease restructuring and other anticipated costs or
purposes. The Company expects that

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                         ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

such negotiation, if successful, will result in the reduction of the aggregate
line of credit to $20.0 to $25.0 million and the elimination of the Company's
ability to use the line to repurchase leased facilities, its debentures or fund
future payments on the litigation settlement payable. There can be no assurance
that Heller will agree to these modifications. The Company made an initial draw
of $1.3 million on this line on March 2, 2001 and a second draw of $5.1 million
on April 3, 2001.

  Loan Amendment

     On March 12, 2001, in exchange for a waiver of U.S. Bank's right to declare
an event of default for the Company's failure to comply with certain financial
covenants as of December 31, 2000 and March 31, 2001, and for the modification
of certain financial covenants, the Company agreed to pay fees of $34,700 and
maintain minimum cash balances of $11.0 million at the end of each fiscal
quarter, except for the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2001 which has a required
minimum balance of $8.0 million. The amendment also allows the Company to
repurchase for cash up to $25.0 million in face value of its convertible
debentures prior to maturity and requires the Company to deposit $500,000 in
cash collateral with U.S. Bank in the event certain regulatory actions are
commenced with respect to the properties securing its obligations to U.S. Bank.
U.S. Bank is required to release such deposits upon satisfactory resolution of
the regulatory action. Failure to comply with any covenant constitutes an event
of default, which will allow U.S. Bank (at its discretion) to declare any
amounts outstanding under the loan documents to be due and payable.

     Additionally, in May, 2001, the Company received a waiver of U.S. Bank's
right to declare an event of default for the Company's failure to meet the March
31, 2001 cash balance requirements set forth in the March 12, 2001 U.S. Bank
loan amendment. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to meet
the stipulated cash balance requirement as of the end of future quarters or that
U.S. Bank will grant waivers of any such future failure to meet these
requirements.

     In addition, many of the Company's debt instruments and leases contain
"cross-default" provisions pursuant to which a default under one obligation can
cause a default under one or more other obligations. Accordingly, if enforced,
the Company could experience a material adverse effect on its financial
condition.

 7. LITIGATION

  Arbitration of Insurance Coverage Dispute

     In September, 2000, the Company reached an agreement to settle the class
action litigation relating to the restatement of its consolidated financial
statements for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997 and the first three
fiscal quarters of 1998. This agreement received final court approval on
November 30, 2000 and the Company was dismissed from the litigation with
prejudice. Although the Company has been dismissed from the litigation with
prejudice, an outstanding dispute regarding coverage exists with the Company's
corporate liability insurance carriers. The Company and the insurance carriers
agreed to resolve this dispute through binding arbitration. To the extent that
the carriers are successful, they have agreed that their recovery is not to
exceed $4.0 million. The carriers further agreed that payment of any such amount
awarded or agreed to will not be due in any event until 90 days after the
Company has satisfied its obligations to the plaintiffs in the class action,
with any such amount to be subordinated to new or refinancing of existing
obligations. The Company believes it has strong defenses regarding this dispute
and consequently has not recorded a liability in relation to this matter.

     Although the Company believes it has strong defenses regarding its dispute
with the insurance carriers, the Company cannot predict the outcome of this
arbitration and currently is unable to evaluate the likelihood of success or the
range of possible loss. However, if such arbitration were determined adversely
to the

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                         ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

Company, such a determination could have a material adverse effect on its
financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and liquidity.

  Other Litigation

     In addition to the matter referred to above, the Company is involved in
various lawsuits and claims arising in the normal course of business. In the
aggregate, such other suits and claims should not have a material adverse effect
on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and
liquidity.

 8. LIQUIDITY

     The Company believes that its current cash on hand, cash available from
operations and, with respect to debt and lease restructuring costs, its credit
line with Heller, if modified, will be sufficient to meet its normal working
capital needs through July 2002. The Company's ability to generate cash flow
from operations to satisfy these working capital needs through July 2002 will
depend on its future performance, which is subject, to a certain extent, to
general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory, utility costs
and other factors that are beyond its control. The Company incurred significant
increases in the cost of utilities during the reporting period and has been
advised that it should expect utility costs to continue to increase
substantially. In addition, the Company also expects the cost to maintain its
residences in their present condition to increase, but the Company cannot yet
estimate the financial impact since its experience is limited due to the newness
of these assets.

     The Company will have $4.0 million in principal under the Red Mortgage
Capital, Inc. ("Red Mortgage") bridge loans maturing on August 1, 2001. The
Company has applied for long-term HUD mortgage loans to refinance the $4.0
million of bridge loans; however, there can be no assurance that the refinancing
will be completed prior to the maturity of the bridge loans or at all. In
addition, the Company will have to pay all outstanding balances under the Heller
line of credit maturing on August 31, 2002 and $161.3 million in principal
amount of convertible debentures maturing in November 2002 and May 2003. The
Company is currently exploring various restructuring alternatives. The Company
has 48 unencumbered residences available to use as collateral for these various
alternatives, 47 of which are subject to negative covenants not to encumber them
unless the net proceeds are used to repurchase the Company's convertible
debentures or otherwise reduce its indebtedness (if approved by Heller).

     The Company has retained a financial advisor to explore possible
restructuring options with respect to its convertible debentures. An unofficial
committee of certain holders of its convertible debentures has been formed. The
committee has engaged a financial advisor and outside legal counsel at the
Company's expense. The Company has commenced restructuring negotiations with the
committee's advisors. The Company expects that such negotiations will lead to a
consensual restructuring of the convertible debentures which will result in a
significant reduction in, or elimination of, the Company's convertible
debentures and a very substantial dilution, or elimination of, the Company's
outstanding equity. The Company is also in negotiations with the lessors of
certain of the Company's under-performing leases. If the Company reaches an
agreement with convertible debenture holders, it is anticipated that the
restructuring would be implemented through a "prenegotiated" plan of
reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code through
which certain under-performing leases may be rejected. However, no agreement is
currently in place and there can be no assurance that the Company will reach an
agreement with the convertible debenture holders or lessors on a consensual
restructuring of these obligations.

     If the Company is unable to implement a pre-negotiated plan or is unable to
pay the $4.7 million of interest due on its convertible debentures (see Note 9)
by May 31, 2001, it will likely seek protection under Chapter 11 of the United
States Bankruptcy Code.

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                         ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

     In either event, the Company expects to incur substantial costs for
financial advisory, legal, accounting and lender fees that are currently
estimated to exceed $6.0 million.

     The Company is presently negotiating with Heller to modify its credit
facility to provide that proceeds may be used to pay interest on its convertible
debentures, certain professional fees relating to its debt and lease
restructuring and other anticipated costs or purposes. The Company expects that
such negotiation, if successful, will result in the reduction of the aggregate
line of credit to $20.0 to $25.0 million and the elimination of the Company's
ability to use the line to repurchase leased facilities, its debentures or fund
future payments on the litigation settlement payable. There can be no assurance
that Heller will agree to these modifications.

 9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

  Draw on Line of Credit

     On April 5, 2001, the Company drew $5.1 million on its Heller line of
credit. The proceeds were used to replenish working capital for the January 23,
2001 installment payment of $2.3 million for the litigation payable, to pay for
fees incurred in connection with the establishment of the line of credit, and to
make the third payment on the shareholder litigation payable of $2.3 million on
April 23, 2001. The Company has a total of $6.4 million outstanding under the
Heller line of credit as of the date of this filing.

  Deferment of Interest Payment

     On April 16, 2001, the Company announced that it would defer its $4.7
million semi-annual subordinated debenture interest payment, due May 1, 2001 for
up to 30 days. Failure to make this interest payment when due was a breach,
which was waived for a fee of $50,000, under the Red Mortgage loan agreement.
The Company does not have sufficient available cash to pay the debenture
interest payment and is in discussion with Heller to amend its credit line to
permit borrowings to fund these interest payments as well as the substantial
expenses the Company expects to incur in connection with any bankruptcy
reorganization. If the interest on the debentures is not paid by May 31, 2001,
the Company will be in breach under the indentures governing the $161.3 million
of convertible debentures, substantially all of the Company's other debt and its
facility leases. Under these circumstances, it is likely the Company will seek
protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
        OF OPERATIONS

     References in this section to "ALC," the "Company," "us" or "we" refer to
Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.

OVERVIEW

     We operate, own and lease free-standing assisted living residences. These
residences are primarily located in small middle-market rural and suburban
communities with a population typically ranging from 10,000 to 40,000. We
provide personal care and support services, and make available routine nursing
services (as permitted by applicable law) designed to meet the personal and
health care needs of our residents. As of March 31, 2001, we had operations in
16 states.

     We experienced significant and rapid growth between 1994 and 1998,
primarily through the development of assisted living residences and, to a lesser
extent, through the acquisition of assisted living residences. At the closing of
our initial public offering in November 1994, we had an operating base of five
leased residences (137 units) located in Oregon. We opened twenty residences
(798 units) in 1999 and no residences in 2000 or 2001. As of March 31, 2001, we
operated 185 residences (7,149 units), of which we owned 115 residences (4,515
units) and leased 70 residences (2,634 units).

     We derive our revenues primarily from resident fees for room, board and
care. Resident fees typically are paid monthly by residents, their families,
state Medicaid agencies or other third parties. Resident fees include revenue
derived from a multi-tiered rate structure, which varies based on the level of
care provided. Resident fees are recognized as revenues when services are
provided. Our operating expenses include:

     - residence operating expenses, such as staff payroll, food, property
       taxes, utilities, insurance and other direct residence operating
       expenses;

     - general and administrative expenses consisting of regional management and
       corporate support functions such as legal, accounting and other
       administrative expenses;

     - building rentals;

     - depreciation and amortization; and

     - debt and lease restructure costs.

     We anticipate that the majority of our revenues will continue to come from
private pay sources. However, we believe that by having located residences in
states with favorable regulatory and reimbursement climates, we should have a
stable source of residents eligible for Medicaid reimbursement to the extent
that private pay residents are not available and, in addition, provide our
private pay residents with alternative sources of income when their private
funds are depleted and they become Medicaid eligible.

     Although we manage the mix of private paying tenants and Medicaid paying
tenants residing in our facilities, any significant increase in our Medicaid
population could have an adverse effect on our financial position, results of
operations or cash flows, particularly if states operating these programs
continue to limit, or more aggressively seek limits on, reimbursement rates. See
"Risk Factors -- We Depend on Reimbursement by Third-Party Payors."

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     The following table sets forth, for the periods presented, operating
expenses as a percentage of revenue, the number of total residences and units
operated, average occupancy and rental rates and the sources of our revenue. The
portion of revenues received from state Medicaid agencies are labeled as
"Medicaid state paid portion" while the portion of our revenues that a
Medicaid-eligible resident must pay out of his or her own resources is labeled
"Medicaid resident paid portion."

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                  MARCH 31,
                                                              ------------------
                                                               2000       2001
                                                              -------    -------
<S>                                                           <C>        <C>
Revenue.....................................................   100.0%     100.0%
Operating expenses:
  Residence operating expenses..............................    68.5       69.3
  Corporate general and administrative......................    12.2       11.6
  Building rentals..........................................    11.0       11.3
  Building rentals to related party.........................     0.9         --
  Depreciation and amortization.............................     7.3        6.9
  Debt and lease restructure costs..........................      --        0.8
                                                              ------     ------
          Total operating expenses..........................    99.9       99.9
                                                              ------     ------
Operating income............................................     0.1        0.1
                                                              ------     ------
Other income (expense):
  Interest expense..........................................   (12.2)     (11.9)
  Interest income...........................................     0.6        0.4
  Other income (expense), net...............................      --        0.1
                                                              ------     ------
          Total other expense...............................   (11.6)     (11.4)
                                                              ------     ------
Net loss....................................................   (11.7)%    (11.3)%
                                                              ======     ======
Other Data:
Residences operated (end of period).........................     185        185
Units operated (end of period)..............................   7,148      7,149
Average occupancy rate (based on occupied units)............    78.4%      83.4%
End of period occupancy rate (based on occupied units)......    79.6%      83.3%
Average monthly rental rate.................................  $1,947     $2,041
Sources of revenue:
  Medicaid state paid portion...............................    10.6%      12.1%
  Medicaid resident paid portion............................     6.0        7.2
  Private resident paid portion.............................    83.4       80.7
                                                              ------     ------
          Total.............................................   100.0%     100.0%
                                                              ======     ======
</TABLE>

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     The following table sets forth, for the periods presented, the results of
operations for the three months ended March 31, 2001 compared to March 31, 2000:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               CONSOLIDATED
                                                       THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,
                                                 -----------------------------------------
                                                 2000       2001       INCREASE/(DECREASE)
                                                 -----      -----      -------------------
                                                     (IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PERCENTAGES)
<S>                                              <C>        <C>        <C>         <C>
Revenue........................................  $33.1      $36.9       $3.8         11.5%
Operating expenses:
  Residence operating expenses.................   22.7       25.6        2.9         12.8
  Corporate general and administrative.........    4.0        4.3        0.3          7.5
  Building rentals.............................    4.0        4.2        0.2          5.0
  Depreciation and amortization................    2.4        2.5        0.1          8.4
  Debt and lease restructure costs.............     --        0.3        0.3        100.0
                                                 -----      -----       ----        -----
          Total operating expenses.............   33.1       36.9        3.8         11.5
                                                 -----      -----       ----        -----
          Operating income (loss)..............     --         --         --           --
                                                 -----      -----       ----        -----
  Other income (expense):
     Interest expense..........................   (4.0)      (4.4)       0.4         10.0
     Interest income...........................    0.2        0.2         --           --
                                                 -----      -----       ----        -----
          Total other expense..................   (3.8)      (4.2)       0.4         11.0
                                                 -----      -----       ----        -----
          Net loss.............................  $(3.8)     $(4.2)      $0.4         11.0%
                                                 =====      =====       ====        =====
</TABLE>

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2001 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000:

     We incurred a net loss of $4.2 million, or $0.25 per basic and diluted
common share, on revenue of $36.9 million for the three months ended March 31,
2001 (the "March 2001 Quarter") as compared to a net loss of $3.8 million or
$0.22 per basic and diluted common share, on revenues of $33.1 million for the
three months ended March 31, 2000 (the "March 2000 Quarter").

     Revenues. Revenues were $36.9 million for the March 2001 Quarter as
compared to $33.1 million for the March 2000 Quarter, a net increase of $3.8
million. The increase in revenue was attributable to a combination of an
increase in average occupancy to 83.4% and average monthly rental rate to $2,041
for the March 2001 Quarter as compared to average occupancy of 78.4% and average
monthly rental rate of $1,947 for March 2000 Quarter.

     Residence Operating Expenses. Residence operating expenses were $25.6
million for the March 2001 Quarter as compared to $22.7 million for the March
2000 Quarter, a net increase of $2.9 million.

     The principal elements of the increase in operating expenses include:

     - $1.9 million related to an increase in payroll costs as a result of
       increases in occupancy, wages and benefits;

     - $424,000 related to an 18% increase in utility costs; and

     - $442,000 related to increases in professional and property liability
       insurance premiums and deductibles or retentions.

     These increases were offset by a decrease of $225,000 in repair and
maintenance expenses as a result of lower expenditures for weather-related
repairs during the March 2001 Quarter as compared to the March 2000 Quarter.

     Corporate, General and Administrative. Corporate, general and
administrative expenses were $4.3 million for the March 2001 Quarter compared to
$4.0 million for the March 2000 Quarter, an increase of approximately $300,000.

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     The principal elements of the increase include:

     - $250,000 related to an increase in network and consulting costs
       associated with the development of our communications infrastructure
       including intranet access for our remote locations; and

     - $60,000 related to an increase in public company expenses.

     Building Rentals. Building rentals were $4.2 million for the March 2001
Quarter as compared to $4.0 million for the March 2000 Quarter, an increase of
$210,000. The increase was due to annual rent escalators and to a retroactive
rent increase of $145,000 paid to one lessor during the March 2001 Quarter.

     Debt and lease restructure costs. Debt and lease restructure costs were
$303,000 for the March 2001 Quarter. These are professional fees, including
legal and investment advisory fees, related to the potential restructuring of
our underperforming leases and our convertible debentures maturing in 2002 and
2003. Since we do not expect to raise any new capital in this situation, such
amounts are expensed in the accompanying financial statements.

     Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense was
$2.5 million in the March 2001 Quarter as compared to $2.4 million in the March
2000 Quarter. The increase is due to depreciation expense related to the
equipment acquired to support our communications infrastructure.

     Interest Expense. Interest expense was $4.4 million for the March 2001
Quarter compared to $4.0 million for the March 2000 Quarter, an increase of
$400,000. The increase was related to interest incurred on our $4.0 million
bridge loan entered into in November 2000 and to the amortization of financing
fees associated with the $45.0 million line of credit entered into in the March
2001 Quarter.

     Interest Income. Interest income was $148,000 for the March 2001 Quarter
compared to $209,000 for the March 2000 Quarter, a decrease of $61,000. This
decrease is the result of decreased balances in cash and cash equivalents.

     Net Loss. As a result of the above, we incurred a net loss of $4.2 million
or $0.25 per basic and diluted common share for the March 2001 Quarter, compared
to a net loss of $3.8 million, or $0.22 per basic and diluted common share, for
the March 2000 Quarter.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     At March 31, 2001, we had a working capital deficit of $22.0 million
(including current portion of litigation settlement payable of $5.5 million) and
unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and cash held for tenant security deposits
of $4.0 million.

     Net cash used in operating activities was $2.4 million during the three
months ended March 31, 2001. The primary uses were reductions of $1.3 million in
accrued liabilities and $2.5 million in other current liabilities consisting of
a $2.3 million payment on our litigation settlement and a payment of $215,000 on
our related party payable. These reductions were partially offset by an increase
in insurance premium obligations of $2.5 million. During the three months ended
March 31, 2001, we entered into several short-term agreements to finance our
annual insurance premiums. These are nine month agreements and bear interest at
annual fixed rates of approximately 8% to 9%.

     Net cash used in investing activities was $2.5 million during the three
months ended March 31, 2001. The primary use was an increase of $1.9 million in
restricted cash related to workers' compensation deposits required by our
insurance carrier. Funds will be withdrawn from this account as 2001 workers'
compensation claims are incurred and paid.

     Net cash used in financing activities was $849,000 during the three months
ended March 31, 2001. Proceeds of $1.3 million were received as the initial draw
on the $45.0 million line of credit entered into in March, 2001. Costs
associated with the establishment of this line of credit were $1.8 million.
Principal payments on long term debt and capital lease obligations were $340,000
for the three months ended March 31, 2001.

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     On March 12, 2001, in exchange for a waiver of U.S. Bank's right to declare
an event of default for our failure to comply with certain financial covenants
as of December 31, 2000 and March 31, 2001, and for the modification of certain
financial covenants, we agreed to pay fees of $34,700 and maintain minimum cash
balances of $11.0 million at the end of each fiscal quarter, except for the
fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2001 which has a required minimum balance of $8.0
million. The amendment also allows us to repurchase for cash up to $25.0 million
in face value of our convertible debentures prior to maturity and requires us to
deposit $500,000 in cash collateral with U.S. Bank in the event certain
regulatory actions are commenced with respect to the properties securing our
obligations to U.S. Bank. U.S. Bank is required to release such deposits upon
satisfactory resolution of the regulatory action. Failure to comply with any
covenant constitutes an event of default, which will allow U.S. Bank (at its
discretion) to declare any amounts outstanding under the loan documents to be
due and payable. In addition, certain of our leases and loan agreements contain
covenants and cross-default provisions such that a default on one of those
agreements could cause us to be in default on one or more other agreements.

     Additionally, in May, 2001, we received a waiver of U.S. Bank's right to
declare an event of default for our failure to meet the quarterly cash balance
requirements set forth in the March 12, 2001 U.S. Bank loan amendment.

     On March 2, 2001, we entered into a line of credit facility with Heller for
up to $45.0 million. This line matures on August 31, 2002 and requires monthly
interest-only payments until maturity. This line bears an interest rate of 3.85%
over the three-month LIBOR rate floating monthly and is secured by 16
properties. This line would also be secured by an additional 16 properties if we
repurchase these leased properties. We guaranteed the line. In addition to
having paid a commitment fee of $450,000, we are to pay funding fees of 0.5% of
the principal amount funded at the time of funding and pay an exit fee of 1.0%
of the principal being repaid. Fees incurred to date, including commitment fee,
funding fees, closing fees and professional fees associated with the
establishment of this credit facility are $1.8 million. We had originally
intended to refinance a substantial portion of borrowings under the Heller line
of credit with long-term HUD financing. However, because of recently imposed by
HUD and timing considerations, we do not know if this is a likely financing
source to retire this line. While the line remains outstanding, we have agreed
that we will not sell or grant mortgages on our remaining unencumbered
properties, except one, unless the net proceeds are used to repurchase our
convertible debentures or otherwise reduce our indebtedness (if approved by
Heller). Proceeds from the line may be used for the payment of our shareholders'
litigation settlement, the repurchase of 16 of our leased properties, the
repurchase of some of our convertible debentures and payment of fees. Our
initial draw on this line was $1.3 million on March 2, 2001. On April 3, we made
a second draw of $5.1 million on this line of credit.

     We are presently negotiating with Heller to modify our credit facility to
provide that proceeds may be used to pay interest on the debentures, certain
professional fees relating to our debt and lease restructuring and other
anticipated costs or purposes. We expect that such negotiation, if successful,
will result in the reduction of the aggregate line of credit to $20.0 to $25.0
million and the elimination of our ability to use the line to repurchase leased
facilities, our debentures or fund future payments on the litigation settlement
payable. There can be no assurance that Heller will agree to these
modifications.

     We made three payments of $2.3 million each towards our litigation
settlement on October 23, 2000, January 23, 2001 and April 23, 2001 and on
November 1, 2000 we made our $4.7 million semi-annual interest payment on our
convertible subordinated debentures. We are obligated to pay the remaining $3.3
million related to the litigation settlement in two payments of $2.3 million and
$1.0 million, due on July 23, 2001 and October 23, 2001, respectively.
Additionally, our next $4.7 million semi-annual interest payment on our
convertible subordinated debentures was due on May 1, 2001, which we elected to
defer for 30 days. We may also be required to pay our insurance carriers up to
$4.0 million in damages claimed due in a pending coverage dispute, now subject
to binding arbitration (see Part II, Item 1 of this report).

     Approximately $27.2 million of our indebtedness was secured by letters of
credit as of March 31, 2001 which in some cases have termination dates prior to
the maturity of the underlying debt. As such letters of credit expire, beginning
in 2003, we will need to obtain replacement letters of credit, post cash
collateral or

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refinance the underlying debt. There can be no assurance that we will be able to
procure replacement letters of credit from the same or other lending
institutions on terms that are acceptable to us. In the event that we are unable
to obtain a replacement letter of credit or provide alternate collateral prior
to the expiration of any of these letters of credit, we would be in default on
the underlying debt.

     We believe that our current cash on hand, cash available from operations
and, with respect to debt and lease restructuring costs, our credit line with
Heller, if modified, will be sufficient to meet our normal working capital needs
through July 2002. Our ability to generate cash flow from operations to satisfy
these working capital needs through July 2002 will depend on our future
performance, which is subject, to a certain extent, to general economic,
financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory, insurance, utility costs and
other factors that are beyond our control. We incurred significant increases in
the cost of utilities during the reporting period and have been advised that we
should expect utility costs to continue to increase substantially. In addition,
we expect the cost to maintain our residences in their present condition to
increase, but we cannot yet estimate the financial impact since our experience
is limited due to the newness of these assets.

     We will have $4.0 million in principal under the Red Mortgage bridge loans
maturing on August 1, 2001. We have applied for long-term HUD mortgage loans to
refinance the $4.0 million of bridge loans; however, there can be no assurance
that we will complete this process prior to the maturity of the bridge loans or
at all. In addition, we will have to pay all outstanding balances under the
Heller line of credit maturing on August 31, 2002 and $161.3 million in
principal amount of convertible debentures maturing in November 2002 and May
2003. We are currently exploring various restructuring alternatives. We have 48
unencumbered residences available to use as collateral for these various
alternatives, 47 of which are subject to negative covenants not to encumber them
unless the net proceeds are used to repurchase our convertible debentures or
otherwise reduce our indebtedness (if approved by Heller).

     We have retained a financial advisor to explore possible restructuring
options with respect to our convertible debentures. An unofficial committee of
certain holders of our convertible debentures has been formed. The committee has
engaged a financial advisor and outside legal counsel at our expense. We have
commenced restructuring negotiations with the committee's advisors. We expect
that such negotiations will lead to a consensual restructuring of the
convertible debentures which will result in a significant reduction in, or
elimination of, our convertible debentures and a very substantial dilution of,
or elimination of, our outstanding equity. We are also in negotiations with the
lessors of certain of our under-performing leases. If we reach an agreement with
convertible debenture holders, it is anticipated that the restructuring would be
implemented through a "prenegotiated" plan of reorganization under Chapter 11 of
the United States Bankruptcy Code. However, no agreement is currently in place
and there can be no assurance that we will reach agreement with the convertible
debenture holders or lessors on a consensual restructuring of these obligations.

     If we are unable to implement a pre-negotiated plan or are unable to pay
the $4.7 million of interest due on our convertible debentures by May 31, 2001,
we will likely seek protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy
Code.

     In either event, we expect to incur substantial costs for financial
advisory, legal, accounting and lender fees that are currently estimated to
exceed $6.0 million.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

     In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, Accounting for
Derivative Instrument and Hedging Activities, as amended, which establishes
accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and hedging
activities by requiring that all derivatives be recognized into the balance
sheet and measured at fair value. We adopted SFAS No. 133 on January 1, 2001
with no impact since we do not have any derivative financial instruments.

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                                  RISK FACTORS

     Set forth below are the risks that we believe are material. This report on
Form 10-Q, including the risks discussed below, contains forward-looking
statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may be affected
by risks and uncertainties, including without limitation (i) our ability to
control costs and improve operating margins, (ii) the degree to which our future
operating results and financial condition will be affected by litigation
described in this report, (iii) the possibility that we will experience slower
fill-up of our newer residences and/or declining occupancy in our other
residences, either of which would adversely affect residence revenues and
operating margins, (iv) our ability to operate our residences in compliance with
evolving regulatory requirements (v) the degree to which our future operating
results and financial condition will be affected by a reduction in Medicaid
reimbursement rates, particularly in Oregon, and (vi) the possibility that we
will not be able to make our convertible debenture interest payment on May 31,
2001 and/or restructure our $161.3 million of convertible debentures due in
November 2002 and May 2003, in which event we are likely to seek protection
under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. In light of such risks
and uncertainties, our actual results could differ materially from such
forward-looking statements. Except as may be required by law, we do not
undertake any obligation to publicly release any revisions to any
forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events and circumstances
occurring after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated
events.

WE ARE HIGHLY LEVERAGED; OUR LOAN AND LEASE AGREEMENTS CONTAIN FINANCIAL
COVENANTS.

     We are highly leveraged. We had total indebtedness, including short term
portion, of $241.3 million as of March 31, 2001. In addition, we had
shareholders' equity of $59.7 million as of March 31, 2001. The degree to which
we are leveraged could have important consequences, including:

     - making it more difficult to satisfy our debt or lease obligations;

     - increasing our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry
       conditions;

     - limiting our ability to obtain additional financing;

     - requiring dedication of a substantial portion of our cash flow from
       operations to the payment of principal and interest on our debt and
       leases, thereby reducing the availability of such cash flow to fund
       working capital, capital expenditures or other general corporate
       purposes;

     - limiting our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our
       business or industry; and

     - placing us at a competitive disadvantage to less leveraged competitors.

     Several of our debt instruments and leases contain financial covenants,
including debt-to-cash flow and net worth tests. On March 12, 2001, in exchange
for a waiver of U.S. Bank's right to declare an event of default for our failure
to comply with certain financial covenants as of December 31, 2000 and March 31,
2001, and for the modification of certain financial covenants, we agreed to pay
fees of $34,700 and maintain minimum cash balances of $11.0 million at the end
of each fiscal quarter, except for the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2001 which
has a required minimum balance of $8.0 million. The amendment also allows us to
repurchase for cash up to $25.0 million in face value of our convertible
debentures prior to maturity and requires us to deposit $500,000 in cash
collateral with U.S. Bank in the event certain regulatory actions are commenced
with respect to the properties securing our obligations to U.S. Bank. U.S. Bank
is required to release such deposits upon satisfactory resolution of the
regulatory action.

     Additionally, in May, 2001, we received a waiver of U.S. Bank's right to
declare an event of default for our failure to meet the quarterly cash balance
requirements set forth in the March 12, 2001 U.S. Bank loan amendment.

     Failure to comply with any covenant constitutes an event of default, which
will allow U.S. Bank (at its discretion) to declare any amounts outstanding
under the loan documents to be due and payable. We cannot provide assurance that
we will comply in the future with the modified financial covenants included in
the

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agreement, or with the financial covenants set forth in our other debt
agreements and leases. If we fail to comply with one or more of the U.S. Bank
covenants or any other debt or lease covenants (after giving effect to any
applicable cure period), the lender or lessor may declare us in default of the
underlying obligation and exercise any available remedies, which may include:

     - in the case of debt, declaring the entire amount of the debt immediately
       due and payable;

     - foreclosing on any residences or other collateral securing the
       obligation; and

     - in the case of a lease, terminating the lease and suing for damages.

     In addition, many of our debt instruments and leases contain
"cross-default" provisions pursuant to which a default under one obligation can
cause a default under one or more other obligations. Accordingly, if enforced,
we could experience a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

WE WILL NEED TO RESTRUCTURE OUR OBLIGATIONS.

     We believe that our current cash on hand, cash available from operations
and, with respect to debt and lease restructuring costs, our credit line with
Heller, if modified, will be sufficient to meet our normal working capital needs
through July 2002. Our ability to generate cash flow from operations to satisfy
these working capital needs through July 2002 will depend on our future
performance, which is subject, to a certain extent, to general economic,
financial, competitive, legislative, insurance, regulatory and other factors
that are beyond our control. We incurred significant increases in the cost of
utilities during the reporting period and have been advised that we should
expect utility costs to continue to increase substantially. In addition, we
expect the cost to maintain our residences in their present condition to
increase, but we cannot yet estimate the financial impact since our experience
is limited due to the newness of these assets.

     We will have $4.0 million in principal under the Red Mortgage bridge loans
maturing on August 1, 2001. We have applied for long-term HUD mortgage loans to
refinance the $4.0 million of bridge loans with; however, there can be no
assurance that we will be able to do so prior to the maturity of the bridge
loans or at all. In addition, we will have to pay all outstanding balances under
the Heller line of credit maturing on August 31, 2002 and $161.3 million in
principal amount of convertible debentures maturing in November 2002 and May
2003. We will be unable to pay these amounts as they mature and are currently
exploring various alternatives. We have 48 unencumbered residences available to
use as collateral for these various alternatives, 47 of which are subject to
negative covenants not to encumber them unless the net proceeds are used to
repurchase our convertible debentures or otherwise reduce our indebtedness (if
approved by Heller).

     We have retained a financial advisor to explore possible restructuring
options with respect to our convertible debentures. An unofficial committee of
certain holders of our convertible debentures has been formed. The committee has
engaged a financial advisor and outside legal counsel at our expense. We have
commenced restructuring negotiations with the committee's advisors. We expect
that such negotiations will lead to a consensual restructuring of the
convertible debentures which will result in a significant reduction in, or
elimination of, our convertible debentures and a very substantial dilution, or
elimination of, of our outstanding equity. We are also in negotiations with the
lessors of certain of our under-performing leases. If we reach an agreement with
convertible debenture holders, it is anticipated that the restructuring would be
implemented through a "prenegotiated" plan of reorganization under Chapter 11 of
the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. However, no agreement is currently in place and there
can be no assurance that we will reach agreement with the convertible debenture
holders or lessors on a consensual restructuring of these obligations.

     If we are unable to implement a pre-negotiated plan or are unable to pay
the $4.7 million of interest due on our convertible debentures by May 31, 2001,
we will likely seek protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy
Code.

     In either event, we expect to incur substantial costs for financial
advisory, legal, accounting and lender fees that are currently estimated to
exceed $6.0 million.

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     We are presently negotiating with Heller to modify our credit facility to
provide that proceeds may be used to pay interest on the debentures, certain
professional fees relating to our debt and lease restructuring and other
anticipated costs or purposes. We expect that such negotiation, if successful,
will result in the reduction of the aggregate line of credit to $20.0 to $25.0
million and the elimination of our ability to use the line to repurchase leased
facilities, our debentures or fund future payments on the litigation settlement
payable. There can be no assurance that Heller will agree to these
modifications.

WE HAVE INCURRED SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN UTILITY COSTS RELATED TO INCREASES IN
UTILITY RATES DURING THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2001 AND ARE ADVISED THAT
WE SHOULD ANTICIPATE SUBSTANTIAL FUTURE INCREASES.

     During the quarter ended March 31, 2001 we experienced significant
increases in utility rates, and have been advised that we should anticipate
substantial increases in the future which could have a material adverse effect
on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. We may attempt
to add utility surcharges to our rental rates, however, there can be no
assurance that we will be successful in doing so or that such surcharges will be
high enough to cover rate increases we may incur.

POSSIBLE AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE DELISTING.

     Our common stock currently is listed on the AMEX under the symbol "ALF,"
our 5.625% Debentures currently are listed on AMEX under the symbol "ALS5E03"
and our 6.0% Debentures currently are listed on AMEX under the symbol "ALS6K02."
AMEX has notified us that we have fallen below certain of AMEX's continued
listing guidelines and that it is reviewing our listing eligibility. In
particular, we have incurred losses from continued operations for each of our
past six fiscal years ending December 31, 2000, and quarter ended March 31,
2001, and the price per share of our common stock as quoted on AMEX recently has
been below the minimum bid price of $1.00 per share. We have provided AMEX with
additional information and have been involved in ongoing discussions with AMEX
in connection with its review of our listing eligibility. While AMEX has decided
not to delist us at this time, they will continue to review our listing status.

     If AMEX were to delist our securities, it is possible that the securities
would continue to trade on the over-the-counter market. However, the extent of
the public market for the securities and the availability of quotations would
depend upon such factors as the aggregate market value of each class of
securities, the interest in maintaining a market in such securities on the part
of securities firms and other factors. There can be no assurance that any public
market for our securities will exist in the event that our securities are
delisted.

WE MAY INCUR SIGNIFICANT COSTS AND LIABILITY AS A RESULT OF LITIGATION.

  Arbitration of Insurance Coverage Dispute

     In September 2000, we reached an agreement to settle the class action
litigation relating to the restatement of our financial statements for the years
ended December 31, 1996 and 1997 and the first three fiscal quarters of 1998.
This agreement received final court approval on November 30, 2000 and we were
dismissed from the litigation with prejudice. Although we have been dismissed
from the litigation with prejudice, an outstanding dispute regarding coverage
exists with our corporate liability insurance carriers and us. We have agreed
with our insurance carriers to resolve this dispute through binding arbitration.
To the extent that the carriers are successful, they have agreed that their
recovery will not exceed $4.0 million. The carriers further agreed that payment
of any such amount awarded will not be due in any event until 90 days after we
have satisfied our obligations to the plaintiffs in the class action, with any
such amount to be subordinated to new or refinancing of existing obligations. We
believe that we have strong defenses regarding this dispute and consequently
have not recorded a liability in relation to this matter.

     Although we believe we have strong defenses regarding our dispute with our
insurance carriers, we cannot predict the outcome of this arbitration and
currently are unable to evaluate the likelihood of success or the range of
possible loss. However, if such arbitration were determined adversely to us,
such a determination could have a material adverse effect on our financial
condition, results of operations, cash flow and liquidity.

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  Other Litigation

     In addition to the matter referred above, we are involved in various
lawsuits and claims arising in the normal course of business. In the aggregate,
such other suits and claims should not have a material adverse effect on our
financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and liquidity. However, if
these matters were determined adversely to us, such a determination could have a
material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, cash
flow and liquidity.

WE ARE SUBJECT TO SIGNIFICANT GOVERNMENT REGULATION.

     The operation of assisted living facilities and the provision of health
care services are subject to federal laws, and state and local licensure,
certification and inspection laws that regulate, among other matters:

     - the number of licensed residences and units per residence;

     - the provision of services;

     - equipment;

     - staffing, including professional licensing and criminal background
       checks;

     - operating policies and procedures;

     - fire prevention measures;

     - environmental matters;

     - resident characteristics;

     - physical design and compliance with building and safety codes;

     - confidentiality of medical information;

     - safe working conditions;

     - family leave; and

     - disposal of medical waste.

     Our cost to comply with these regulations is significant. In addition, it
could adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations if a
court or regulatory tribunal were to determine that we had failed to comply with
any of these laws or regulations. Because these laws and regulations are amended
from time to time we cannot predict when and to what extent liability may arise.
See "Confidentiality of Medical Information," "Restrictions Imposed by Laws
Benefiting Disabled Persons" and "Medical waste."

     In the ordinary course of our business, we receive and have received
notices of deficiencies for failure to comply with various regulatory
requirements. We review such notices and, in most cases, we will agree with the
regulator upon the steps to be taken to bring the facility into compliance with
regulatory requirements. From time to time we may dispute the matter and
sometimes will seek a hearing if we do not agree with the regulator. In some
cases or upon repeat violations, the regulator may take one or more adverse
actions against a facility. These adverse actions can include:

     - the imposition of fines -- we paid $16,000 and $7,600, respectively, in
       the aggregate for the year ended December 31, 2000 and the three months
       ended March 31, 2001;

     - temporary stop placement of admission of new residents, or imposition of
       other conditions to admission of new residents to the facility -- four
       residences (two in Washington and two in Idaho) in 2000, two continued
       into 2001, one of which is still in stop placement as of this date;

     - termination of a facility's Medicaid contract;

     - conversion of license to provisional status; and

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     - suspension or revocation of a facility's license, which in both 2000 and
       2001 included one residence in Washington against which the state has
       commenced license revocation procedures. This matter is still pending at
       the time of this filing.

     To date, these adverse actions have resulted in minimal fines and temporary
suspension of admissions at certain residences. Because regulations vary from
one jurisdiction to another and because determinations regarding whether to make
a license provisional, to suspend or revoke a license, or to impose a fine, are
subject to administrative discretion, it is difficult for us to predict whether
a particular remedy will be sought or obtained in any given case. These types of
regulatory enforcement actions may adversely affect residence occupancy levels,
revenues and costs of operation. We cannot guarantee that federal, state, or
local governments will not impose additional restrictions on our activities that
could materially adversely affect us.

     The operation of our residences is subject to federal and state laws
prohibiting fraud by health care providers, including criminal provisions, which
prohibit filing false claims or making false statements to receive payment or
certification under Medicaid, or failing to refund overpayments or improper
payments. Violation of these provisions is a felony punishable by up to five
years imprisonment and/or $25,000 fines. Civil provisions prohibit the knowing
filing of a false claim or the knowing use of false statements to obtain
payment. The penalties for such a violation are fines of not less than $5,000 or
more than $10,000, plus treble damages, for each claim filed.

     State and federal governments are devoting increasing attention and
resources to anti-fraud initiatives against health care providers. The Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") (see
"Confidentiality of Medical Information") and the Balanced Budget Act of 1997
expanded the penalties for health care fraud, including broader provisions for
the exclusion of providers from the Medicaid program. We have established
policies and procedures that we believe are sufficient to ensure that our
facilities will operate in substantial compliance with these anti-fraud and
abuse requirements. While we believe that our business practices are consistent
with Medicaid criteria, those criteria are often vague and subject to change and
interpretation. Aggressive anti-fraud actions, however, could have an adverse
effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

OVERBUILDING IN THE ASSISTED LIVING INDUSTRY.

     We believe that many assisted living markets have been overbuilt.
Regulation and other barriers to entry into the assisted living industry are not
substantial. The effects of such overbuilding include (a) significantly longer
fill-up periods, (b) pressure to lower or refrain from increasing rates, (c)
competition for workers in already tight labor markets and (d) lower margins
until excess units are absorbed. We believe that each local market is different,
and we are and will continue to react in a variety of ways to the specific
competitive environment that exists in each market. There can be no assurance
that we will be able to compete effectively in those markets where overbuilding
exists, or that future overbuilding in other markets where we operate residences
will not adversely affect our operations.

WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES AND CONTROL LABOR
COSTS.

     We compete with other providers of long-term care with respect to
attracting and retaining qualified personnel. We also depend upon the available
labor pool of low-wage employees. A shortage of qualified personnel may require
us to enhance our wage and benefits packages in order to compete. Some of the
states in which we operate impose licensing requirements on individuals serving
as program directors at assisted living residences and others may adopt similar
requirements. We cannot guarantee that our labor costs will not increase, or
that, if they do increase, they can be matched by corresponding increases in
revenues.

OUR PROPERTIES ARE GEOGRAPHICALLY CONCENTRATED AND WE DEPEND ON THE ECONOMIES OF
THE SPECIFIC AREAS IN WHICH WE OPERATE OUR PROPERTIES.

     We depend significantly on the economies of Texas, Indiana, Oregon, Ohio
and Washington. As of March 31, 2001, 21.6% of our properties were in Texas,
11.4% in Indiana, 10.3% in Oregon, 9.7% in Ohio and 8.6% in Washington. Adverse
changes in general economic factors affecting the respective health care
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industries or laws and regulatory environment in any of these states could have
a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

WE DEPEND ON REIMBURSEMENT BY THIRD-PARTY PAYORS.

     Although revenues at a majority of our residences come primarily from
private payors, a portion of our revenues depend upon reimbursements from
third-party government payors, including state Medicaid waiver programs. For the
years ended December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000 and the three months ended March
31, 2000 and March 31, 2001, direct payments received from Medicaid funded
programs accounted for approximately 10.7%, 10.4%, 11.1%, 10.6% and 12.1%
respectively, of our revenue. Also, our tenant-paid portion of Medicaid revenue
accounted for approximately 5.8%, 5.9%, 6.2%, 6.0% and 7.2% respectively, of our
revenue during the years ended December 31, 1998, 1999 and 2000 and the three
months ended March 31, 2000 and March 31, 2001. We expect that state Medicaid
waiver programs will continue to constitute a significant source of our revenue
in the future. Furthermore, we cannot guarantee that our proportionate
percentage of revenue received from Medicaid waiver programs will not increase.
There are continuing efforts by governmental, particularly in the state of
Oregon, and private third-party payors to contain or reduce the costs of health
care by lowering reimbursement rates, increasing case management review of
services and negotiating reduced contract pricing. Also, there has been, and our
management expects that there will continue to be, additional proposals
attempting to reduce the federal and some state budget deficits by limiting
Medicaid reimbursement in general, particularly in Oregon. Adoption of any of
these proposals at either the federal or the state level could have a material
adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and
prospects.

     We anticipate that revenues at a majority of our residences will continue
to come from private pay sources. However, we believe that by having located
residences in states with favorable regulatory and reimbursement climates, we
should have a stable source of residents eligible for Medicaid reimbursement to
the extent that private pay residents are not available and, in addition,
provide our private pay residents with alternative sources of income if their
private funds are depleted and they become Medicaid eligible.

     The following table sets forth the sources of our revenue for states where
we participate in Medicaid programs. The portion of revenues received from state
Medicaid agencies are labeled as "Medicaid State Paid Portion" while the portion
of our revenues that a Medicaid-eligible resident must pay out of his or her own
resources is labeled "Medicaid Tenant Paid Portion."

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<CAPTION>
                                         MARCH 31, 2000                   MARCH 31, 2001
                                  -----------------------------    -----------------------------
                                       MEDICAID         PRIVATE         MEDICAID         PRIVATE
                                  ------------------    -------    ------------------    -------
                                   STATE     TENANT     TENANT      STATE     TENANT     TENANT
                                   PAID       PAID       PAID       PAID       PAID       PAID
                                  PORTION    PORTION    PORTION    PORTION    PORTION    PORTION
                                  -------    -------    -------    -------    -------    -------
<S>                               <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Oregon..........................   26.7%      15.1%      58.2%      29.4%      17.8%      52.8%
Washington......................   26.2%      13.6%      60.2%      29.8%      17.8%      52.4%
Idaho...........................    2.0%       0.6%      97.4%      10.6%      13.3%      76.1%
Arizona.........................    9.4%       6.6%      84.0%      13.7%      10.7%      75.6%
New Jersey......................   15.5%       7.6%      76.9%      16.7%       9.3%      74.0%
Texas...........................   13.2%       8.2%      78.6%      15.2%       8.2%      76.6%
Nebraska........................    7.5%       4.0%      88.5%       8.5%       5.5%      86.0%
</TABLE>

     Although we manage the mix of private paying tenants and Medicaid paying
tenants residing in our facilities, any significant increase in our Medicaid
population could have an adverse effect on our financial position, results of
operations or cash flows, particularly if the states operating these programs
continue to limit, or more aggressively seek limits on, reimbursement rates.

CONFIDENTIALITY OF MEDICAL INFORMATION.

     In 1996, the HIPAA law created comprehensive new requirements regarding the
confidentiality of medical information that is or has been electronically
transmitted or maintained. Under the 1996 law,

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Congress required the Department of Health and Human Services to promulgate
regulations. The requirements set forth in the regulations are extensive and may
require us to significantly change the way we maintain and transmit healthcare
information for our residents.

     Healthcare providers must take "reasonable steps" to ensure that the
provider, as well as the provider's business partners, comply with the law's
requirements. Therefore, we may be required to ensure that the other entities
with which we do business are also in compliance with these laws. HIPAA also
created certain consumer rights with which we may be required to comply,
including a right of notice regarding our information practices, a right of
access to inspect and copy such individual's protected medical information, and
a right to receive an accounting of all disclosures made by us, with certain
exceptions. Significant changes in these regulations have recently occurred but
enforcement is not expected until April, 2003. The costs to comply with these
final regulations could have an adverse effect on our financial position,
results of operations, cash flows and prospects.

RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY LAWS BENEFITING DISABLED PERSONS.

     Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all places of public
accommodation are required to meet certain federal requirements related to
access and use by disabled persons. A number of additional federal, state and
local laws exist that also may require us to modify existing residences to allow
disabled persons to access the residences. We believe that our residences are
either substantially in compliance with present requirements or are exempt from
them. However, if required changes cost more than anticipated, or must be made
sooner than anticipated, we would incur additional costs. Further legislation
may impose additional burdens or restrictions related to access by disabled
persons, and the costs of compliance could be substantial.

MEDICAL WASTE.

     Our facilities generate potentially infectious waste due to the illness or
physical condition of the residents, including, for example, blood-soaked
bandages, swabs and other medical waste products and incontinence products of
those residents diagnosed with infectious diseases. The management of
potentially infectious medical waste, including handling, storage,
transportation, treatment and disposal, is subject to regulation under various
laws, both federal and state. These laws and regulations set forth the
management requirements, as well as permit, record keeping, notice and reporting
obligations. Any finding that we are not in compliance with these laws and
regulations could adversely affect our business operations and financial
condition. Because these laws and regulations are amended from time to time, we
cannot predict when and to what extent liability may arise. In addition, because
these environmental laws vary from state to state, expansion of our operations
to states where we do not currently operate may subject us to additional
restrictions on the manner in which we operate our facilities.

WE MAY BE LIABLE FOR LOSSES NOT COVERED BY OR IN EXCESS OF OUR INSURANCE.

     Providing services in the senior living industry involves an inherent risk
of liability. Participants in the senior living and long-term care industry are
subject to lawsuits alleging negligence or related legal theories, many of which
may involve large claims and result in the incurrence of significant legal
defense costs. We currently maintain insurance policies to cover such risks in
amounts which we believe are in keeping with industry practice. There can be no
assurance that a claim in excess of our insurance will not be asserted. A claim
against us not covered by, or in excess of, our insurance, could have a material
adverse affect on us.

     Based on poor loss experience, insurers for the long term care industry
have become increasingly wary of liability exposures. A number of insurance
carriers have stopped writing coverage to this market, and those remaining have
increased premiums and deductibles substantially. While nursing homes have been
the primary targets of these insurers, assisted living companies, including us,
have experienced premium and deductible increases. During our claim year ended
December 31, 2000, our professional liability insurance coverage included
deductible levels of $100,000 per incident; for the claim year ending December
31, 2001 this deductible has been replaced with a retention level of $250,000,
except in Florida and Texas in which the

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retention level is $500,000. In certain states, particularly Florida and Texas,
many long-term care providers are facing very difficult renewals. There can be
no assurance that we will be able to obtain liability insurance in the future or
that, if such insurance is available, it will be available on terms acceptable
to us.

WE COULD INCUR SIGNIFICANT COSTS RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION OR
COMPLIANCE.

     We are subject to various federal, state and local environmental laws,
ordinances and regulations. Some of these laws, ordinances and regulations hold
a current or previous owner, lessee or operator of real property liable for the
cost of removal or remediation of some hazardous or toxic substances that could
be located on, in or under such property. These laws and regulations often
impose liability whether or not we knew of, or were responsible for, the
presence of the hazardous or toxic substances. The costs of any required
remediation or removal of these substances could be substantial. Furthermore,
there is no limit to our liability under such laws and regulations. As a result,
our liability could exceed our property's value and aggregate assets. The
presence of these substances or failure to remediate these substances properly
may also adversely affect our ability to sell or lease the property, or to
borrow using our property as collateral.

     We may be liable under some laws and regulations as an owner, operator or
an entity that arranges for the disposal of hazardous or toxic substances at a
disposal site. In that event, we may be liable for the costs of any required
remediation or removal of the hazardous or toxic substances at the disposal
site. In connection with the ownership or operation of our properties, we could
be liable for these costs, as well as some other costs, including governmental
fines and injuries to persons or properties. As a result, any hazardous or toxic
substances which are present, with or without our knowledge, at any property we
hold or operate could have an adverse effect on our business, financial
condition or results of operations.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE REGARDING MARKET RISK AND RISK
        SENSITIVE INSTRUMENTS

     Market risk represents the risk of changes in value of a financial
instrument, derivative or non-derivative, caused by fluctuations in interest
rates, foreign exchange rates and equity prices. Changes in these factors could
cause fluctuations in our earnings and cash flows.

     For fixed rate debt, changes in interest rates generally affect the fair
market value of the debt instrument, but not our earnings or cash flows. We do
not have an obligation to prepay any of our fixed rate debt prior to maturity,
and therefore, interest rate risk and changes in the fair market value of our
fixed rate debt will not have an impact on our earnings or cash flows until we
decide, or are required, to refinance such debt.

     For variable rate debt, changes in interest rates generally do not impact
the fair market value of the debt instrument, but do affect our future earnings
and cash flows. We had variable rate debt of $27.2 million outstanding at March
31, 2001 with a weighted average interest rate of 3.8%. Assuming that our
balance of variable rate debt remains constant at $27.2 million, each
one-percent increase in interest rates would result in an annual increase in
interest expense, and a corresponding decrease in cash flows, of $272,000.
Conversely, each one-percent decrease in interest rates would result in an
annual decrease in interest expense, and a corresponding increase in cash flows,
of $272,000.

     We are also exposed to market risks from fluctuations in interest rates and
the effects of those fluctuations on market values of our cash equivalents and
short-term investments. These investments generally consist of overnight
investments that are not significantly exposed to interest rate risk, except to
the extent that changes in interest rates will ultimately affect the amount of
interest income earned and cash flow from these investments.

     We do not have any derivative financial instruments in place to manage
interest costs, but that does not mean we will not use them as a means to manage
interest rate risk in the future.

     We do not use foreign currency exchange forward contracts or commodity
contracts and do not have foreign currency exposure.

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                          PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

  Arbitration of Insurance Coverage Dispute

     In September 2000, we reached an agreement to settle the class action
litigation relating to the restatement of our financial statements for the years
ended December 31, 1996 and 1997 and the first three fiscal quarters of 1998.
This agreement received final court approval on November 30, 2000 and we were
dismissed from the litigation with prejudice. Although we have been dismissed
from the litigation with prejudice, an outstanding dispute regarding coverage
exists with our corporate liability insurance carriers and us. We have agreed
with our insurance carriers to resolve this dispute through binding arbitration.
To the extent that the carriers are successful, they have agreed that their
recovery will not exceed $4.0 million. The carriers further agreed that payment
of any such amount awarded will not be due in any event until 90 days after we
have satisfied our obligations to the plaintiffs in the class action, with any
such amount to be subordinated to new or refinancing of existing obligations. We
believe that we have strong defenses regarding this dispute and consequently
have not recorded a liability in relation to this matter.

     Although we believe we have strong defenses regarding our dispute with the
insurance carriers, we cannot predict the outcome of this arbitration and
currently are unable to evaluate the likelihood of success or the range of
possible loss. However, if such arbitration were determined adversely to us,
such a determination could have a material adverse effect on our financial
condition, results of operations, cash flow and liquidity.

  Other Litigation

     In addition to the matter referred to above, we are involved in various
lawsuits and claims arising in the normal course of business. In the aggregate,
such other suits and claims should not have a material adverse effect on our
financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and liquidity. However, if
these matters were determined adversely to us, such a determination could have a
material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, cash
flow and liquidity.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
        EXHIBIT
        NUMBER
        -------
        <C>        <S>
          12       Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
</TABLE>

(b) Reports on Form 8-K.

     We filed a report on Form 8-K on February 12, 2001 pursuant to Item 5 of
Form 8-K stating the Company's resolution of its litigation with the Indiana
State Department of Health, and the results of its annual meeting of
stockholders held in New York, New York on January 16, 2001.

     We filed a report on Form 8-K on March 9, 2001 pursuant to Item 5 of Form
8-K stating the Company established a $45.0 million secured credit line with
Heller Healthcare Finance, Inc.

     We filed a report on Form 8-K on March 23, 2001 pursuant to Item 5 of Form
8-K stating the Company had engaged Jefferies & Company, Inc. as a financial
advisor to explore restructuring the company's obligations to both its
convertible debenture holders and the lessors of certain under-performing
leases.

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                                   SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 13 or 15(d) the Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                                          ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.
                                          Registrant

May 15, 2001                              By:      /s/ DREW Q. MILLER
                                            ------------------------------------
                                            Name: Drew Q. Miller
                                            Title: Senior Vice President, Chief
                                               Financial Officer and Treasurer

May 15, 2001                              By:   /s/ M. CATHERINE MALONEY
                                            ------------------------------------
                                            Name: M. Catherine Maloney
                                            Title: Vice President and Chief
                                               Accounting Officer

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                                 EXHIBIT INDEX

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NUMBER
-------
<C>        <S>
  12       Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
</TABLE>

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