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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, 1997

                                       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)


                NEVADA                              93-1148702
     (State or other jurisdiction of               (IRS Employer
     incorporation or organization)              Identification No.)


                         9955 SE Washington, Suite 201
                            Portland, Oregon  97216
                    (Address of principle executive offices)

                                 (503) 252-6233
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


     Indicated 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 
                                    ---      ---   

Shares of Registrant's common stock, $.01 par value, outstanding at May 13, 1997
                                 is 5,517,503.

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                         ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.

                                   FORM 10-Q

                                 MARCH 31, 1997

                                     INDEX
                                     -----
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PART I - FINANCIAL  INFORMATION                                                                Page
<S>                                                                                             <C>
   Item 1.  Financial Statements

  Consolidated Balance Sheets of Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. and Subsidiary
  as of March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996.................................................    3
 
  Consolidated Statements of Operations of Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. and Subsidiary
  for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and March 31, 1996...............................    4
 
  Consolidated Statements of  Cash Flows of  Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. and Subsidiary
  for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and March 31, 1996...............................    5
 
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.................................................    6-7
 
  Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition  and
           Results of Operations.............................................................    8-16
 
  Exhibits:                                                                                     Exhibit
 
    Computation of Earnings to Fixed Charges..................................................   12
 
</TABLE>

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                                     PART 1

ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                         ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.

                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                        
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
                                                                                    (UNAUDITED)                 
                                                                                     MARCH 31,        DECEMBER 31,
                 ASSETS                                                                1997               1996   
                                                                                    -----------       -----------
Current assets:                                                                                                 
<S>                                                                                   <C>                <C>           
  Cash and cash equivalents                                                          $  3,320            $  2,105  
  Investments                                                                           8,668               8,515   
  Accounts receivable                                                                   1,025                 730  
  Other current assets                                                                  2,686               1,043  
                                                                                   ----------          ----------
    Total current assets                                                               15,699              12,393  
                                                                                   ----------          ----------  
Property and equipment                                                                 72,546              59,574  
Construction in progress (Note 2)                                                      65,799              53,458  
                                                                                                                
  Total property and equipment                                                        138,345             113,032  
  Less accumulated depreciation                                                         1,105                 674  
                                                                                   ----------          ----------
  Property and equipment - net                                                        137,240             112,358  
                                                                                   ----------          ----------  
                                                                                                                
Goodwill                                                                                  356                 362  
Other assets                                                                            6,178               5,394  
                                                                                   ----------          ----------  
                                                                                                                
    Total assets                                                                     $159,473            $130,507   
                                                                                   ==========          ==========   
         LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses                                             $   3,479           $   3,803
  Construction payables                                                                10,834              16,002
  Construction financing (Note 3)                                                      52,652              18,850
  Current portion of long-term debt                                                       111                 110 
                                                                                  -----------          ----------
  Total current liabilities                                                            67,076              38,765
                                                                                                 
Mortgages payable                                                                      18,740              18,768
Convertible subordinated debt                                                          13,915              13,915
                                                                                  -----------          ----------
    Total liabilities                                                                  99,731              71,448 
                                                                                  -----------          ---------- 
Shareholders' equity:
  Preferred Stock, $.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares
   authorized; none issued and outstanding                                                  -                   -
  Common Stock, $.01 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized;                                                           
   5,517,503 and 5,515,250 shares issued and outstanding                                   55                  55 
  Additional paid-in capital                                                           59,751              59,733 
  Fair market value in excess of historical cost of acquired net assets
   attributable to related party transactions                                            (239)               (239)
  Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)                                                  175                (490)
                                                                                   ----------          ----------             
                                                                                                                  
  Shareholders' equity                                                                 59,742              59,059
    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity                                      $ 159,473           $ 130,507
                                                                                  ===========          ========== 
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements.

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                         ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.


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

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
                                                               (UNAUDITED)
                                                           THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                MARCH 31,
                                                             1997       1996
                                                            ------     ------
<S>                                                         <C>        <C>
Revenues                                                    $9,244     $2,750
                                                            ------     ------
Operating expenses:
Residence operating expenses                                 5,692      1,936
Corporate general and administrative                           641        215
Building rentals                                             1,216        364
Building rentals - related party                               344        196
Depreciation and amortization                                  506        217
                                                            ------     ------
Total operating expenses                                     8,399      2,928 
                                                            ------     ------
Operating income (loss)                                        845       (178)
                                                            ------     ------
Interest expense                                               163         29
Interest income                                               (123)       (20)
Other income                                                     -          -
                                                            ------     ------ 
  Interest expense and other interest (income) - net            40          9
                                                            ------     ------
Pre-tax income (loss)                                          805       (187)
Provision for income taxes                                     141          -  
 
Net income (loss)                                           $  664     $ (187) 
                                                            ======     ======  
Net income (loss) per common share                          $  .12     $ (.06) 
                                                            ======     ======  
Weighted average common shares outstanding                   6,572      3,005 
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements.

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                         ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
                                                            (UNAUDITED) 
                                                         THREE MONTHS ENDED   
                                                              MARCH 31,
                                                          1997        1996  
                                                        --------    --------
<S>                                                     <C>         <C>      
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                                                           
Net income (loss)                                       $    664    $   (187) 
Adjustment to reconcile net income (loss) to net                                         
 cash provided by operating activities:                                         
 Gain on sale of asset                                         -           -  
 Depreciation and amortization                               506         217  
Changes in other non-cash items:                                                
 Accounts receivable                                        (295)        (81) 
 Other current assets                                     (1,643)        (93) 
 Other assets                                               (192)       (906) 
 Accounts payable and accrued expenses                      (324)       (621) 
                                                        --------    --------  
Net cash used for operating activities                    (1,284)     (1,671) 
                                                        --------    --------  
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                                                           
Funds held in trust                                         (168)          -                 
Proceeds from sale of land and residences                  2,590      14,380  
Purchases of property and equipment                      (27,903)    (20,541) 
                                                        --------    --------  
Net cash used for investing activities                   (25,481)     (6,161) 
                                                        --------    --------  
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                                                           
Proceeds from construction financing                      36,350           -  
Construction payables                                     (5,168)     (1,188)             
Proceeds from long-term debt                                   -       5,865  
Payments on long-term debt                                   (27)        (26) 
Payment of construction financing                         (2,550)          -  
Debt issuance costs                                         (643)        (30) 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock                        18          46  
                                                        --------    --------  
Net cash provided by financing activities                 27,980       4,667  
                                                        --------    --------  
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents       1,215      (3,165) 
                                                                                
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period             2,105       7,335  
                                                        --------    --------  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period                $  3,320    $  4,170  
                                                        ========    ========  
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:                               
 Cash payments for interest                             $  1,706    $    784  
                                                        ========    ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements.

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                         ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.

                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1.   SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


The Company


Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. ("the Company") owns, operates and develops
assisted living residences which provide housing to senior citizens 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
nursing services designed to meet the needs of its residents.

The Company was organized in July 1994, and was initially capitalized through
the sale of 500,000 shares of $0.01 par value common stock for $100,000. From
July 19, 1994 to November 30, 1994, the date of its initial public offering, the
Company began to put into place the management organization to commence
operations and execute its strategy to expand the Company's business.

On November 22, 1994, the Company sold 2,000,000 shares of common stock at $9.25
per share in a public offering realizing net proceeds of $16,422,000. On
December 1, 1994, the Company purchased two and leased four assisted living
residences from Assisted Living Concepts Group ("the Predecessor") and commenced
operations.   As of March 31, 1997, the Company had received certificates of
occupancy for 85 residences of which 66 had commenced operations.

On July 3, 1996, the Company sold 2,096,250 shares of common stock at $19.00 per
share in an underwritten public offering realizing net proceeds of $37,341,000
after underwriter discounts, commissions and other offering expenses.

Basis of Presentation

These financial statements have been prepared without audit, pursuant to 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. All significant intercompany accounts
and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain information and
footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or
omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. These condensed financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-
K for the year ended December 31, 1996.

The financial information included herein reflects all adjustments (consisting
of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management,
necessary for a fair presentation of the results for interim periods.  The
result of operations for the three month periods ended March 31, 1997 and 1996
are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

                                                                    Page 6 of 18
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                         ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS, INC.

                   NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


2.   PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Construction In Process

As of March 31, 1997 the Company had begun development on 40 parcels of land.
The Company has also entered into agreements pursuant to which it may purchase,
subject to completion of due diligence and various other conditions, 12
additional sites. The Company has capitalized all costs incurred in connection
with the development of these properties, and accordingly, construction in
process consisted of  the following (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
<S>                                                   <C>     
  Land purchased                                    $    5,839
  Construction costs and architectural fees             51,827
  Other costs, including legal fees,                           
   building permits and other development costs          8,133 
                                                   -----------   
                                                    $   65,799 
                                                   ===========  
                                                                
</TABLE>                                  

Leased and Owned Properties

During the quarter ended March 31, 1997, the Company capitalized $1,338,000 in
interest cost relating to the financing of construction in progress.  Of the 85
residences the Company had opened or had received certificates of occupancy, 33
were leased (21 in Texas, 7 in Oregon and 5 in Washington) and 52 were owned (16
in Texas, 12 in Oregon, 5 in Washington, 10 in Ohio, 6 in Idaho, 2 in New Jersey
and one in Arizona).

During the quarter ended March 31, 1997, the Company entered into $36.4 million
of mortgage financing on 16 fully licensed residences. As of March 31, 1997, the
Company had $52.7 million of mortgage financing on 23 residences. This mortgage
financing will be repaid with the proceeds from sale leaseback transactions that
will be completed when additional residences that are currently under
construction are completed. Interest is paid on a monthly basis ranging from
9.9% to 10.4% annum with all principal and interest due by September 30, 1997.

                                                                    Page 7 of 18
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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS

OVERVIEW

THE COMPANY

The Company reported net income of $664,000 or $.12 per share, on revenue of
$9,244,000 for the three months ended March 31, 1997.

Operating results for the three month period ended March 31, 1997 include the
operating results of 66 residences and the Company's corporate overhead, and are
not necessarily indicative of future operating financial performance, as the
Company intends to significantly expand its operating base of residences in 1997
and 1998.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Revenues consist of rentals of units in assisted living residences and fees
associated with the provision of services to residents pursuant to contracts
with the residents.  Operating expenses include (i) residence operating
expenses, such as staff payroll, food, property taxes, utilities, insurance and
other direct residence operating expenses, (ii) general and administrative
expenses consisting of corporate and support functions such as legal, accounting
and other administrative expenses, (iii) building rentals and (iv) depreciation
and amortization expense.

The following table sets forth, for the periods presented, the number of
residences and units operated, and the average occupancy rates and sources of
revenue for the three months ended March 31, 1997.  The portion of revenues
received from state Medicaid agencies are labeled as "Medicaid State Portion"
while the portion of the Company's revenues that a Medicaid-eligible resident
must pay out of his or her own resources is labeled "Medicaid Resident Portion".

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               Three Months Ended March 31, 1997
                                            Stabilized            Start-up
                                         Residences /(1)/     Residences /(2)/    Total
                                        ------------------   ------------------  -------
<S>                                     <C>                  <C>                 <C>
Residences operated (end of period)
Units operated
Average occupancy rate                               91.9%        68.5%           80.1%
Sources of revenue:
  Private                                            78.8%        87.7%           85.3%
  Medicaid Resident Portion                           7.6%         4.2%            6.3%
  Medicaid State Portion                             13.6%         8.1%           11.4%
                                         -----------------  -------------------  -------
Total                                               100.0%       100.0%          100.0%
                                         =================  ===================  =======
</TABLE>
-----------------------------
(1) Stabilized residences are those residences that have been operating for nine
    months or have achieved a stabilized occupancy of 95% or more as of the
    beginning of the quarter.
(2) Start-up residences are those residences that have not been operating for
    nine months and have not achieved a stabilized occupancy of 95% or more  as
    of the beginning of the quarter.
(3) The Company had received certificates of occupancy on 85 residences, of
    which 73 had received licensure and 66 were fully operational.

                                                                    Page 8 of 18
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               COMPILATION OF STABILIZED AND START-UP RESIDENCES
                       THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         Stabilized          Start-up                          Combined
                                         Residences         Residences          Corporate         Total
                                         ----------         ----------          ---------      --------
<S>                                     <C>                    <C>                    <C>          <C>
Revenue                                  $   5,599           $   3,645         $               $  9,244
Residence Operating Expense                  3,235               2,457                  -         5,692
                                         ---------           ---------           --------      --------
  Residence Operating Income                 2,364               1,188                  -         3,552
Corporate Overhead                               -                   -                641           641
Building Rentals                             1,076                 484                  -         1,560
Depreciation and Amortization                  172                 313                 21           506
                                         ---------           ---------           --------      --------
    Total Other Operating Expenses           1,248                 797                662         2,707
                                         ---------           ---------           --------      --------
    Operating Income                         1,116                 391               (662)          845
Interest Expense                              (342)               (476)               655          (163)
Interest Income                                  -                   -                123           123
                                         ---------           ---------           --------      --------
Pre-tax Income (Loss)                          774                 (85)               116           805
  Provision for Income Taxes                     -                   -                141           141
                                         ---------           ---------           --------      --------
  Net Income (Loss)                      $     774           $     (85)           $   (25)      $   664
                                         =========           =========           ========      ========
 
Residences Operated                             35                  31                               66
Units Operated                               1,163               1,190                            2,353
Average Occupancy Rate                        91.9%               68.5%                            80.1%
 
</TABLE>
                           RESULTS OF SAME RESIDENCES
                               THREE MONTHS ENDED
                       MARCH 31, 1997 AND MARCH 31, 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    Three           Three    
                                                 Months Ended    Months Ended  
                                                   March 31,       March 31,   
                                                     1997            1996      
                                                 ------------    ------------
<S>                                                 <C>             <C>
Revenue                                           $    3,021      $    2,330
Residence Operating Expense                            1,710           1,503
  Residence Operating Income                           1,311             827
                                                  ----------      ----------
Building Rentals                                         552             518
Depreciation and Amortization                            111             121
                                                  ----------      ----------
    Total Other Operating Expenses                       663             639
                                                  ----------      ----------
  Operating Income                                       648             188

Interest Expense                                        (195)           (102)
                                                  ----------      ----------
  Pre-Tax Income                                   $     453      $       86
 
                                                                               
Residences Operating                                      19              19
Units Operating                                          597             595
Average Occupancy Rate                                  95.5%           77.0%

</TABLE>

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THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1996

Revenues.   For the three months ended March 31, 1997, revenues were $9.2
million compared to $2.7 million in the three months ended March 31, 1996, an
increase of $6.5 million or 241%.  The Company had opened or received
certificates of occupancy on 85 residences as of March 31, 1997, of which 66 had
operating results.  For the 19 residences which had operated for the entire
quarter for both March 31, 1997 and March 31, 1996, revenue increased by
$691,000, or 29.6%  from the $2.3 million in the first quarter of 1996.   The
increase in revenue for these 19 residences is directly related to the increase
in the average occupancy from 77.0% to 95.5% for March 31, 1997 and March 31,
1996, respectively.  The remaining $5.8 million of the increase was due to the
47 new residences which began operating subsequent to March 31, 1996.


Residence Operating Expenses.   Residence operating expenses were $5.7 million
in the three months ended March 31, 1997 compared to $1.9 million in the
corresponding 1996 period, an increase of $3.8 million or 200%.  For the 19
residences that operated the entire first quarter of 1997 and 1996, residence
operating expenses were $1.7 million, an increase of $207,000, or 13.7%, from
the $1.5 million of residence operating expenses in the first quarter of 1996.
The increase in the operating expenses for these 19 residences is directly
related to the increase in the average occupancy from 77.0% to 95.5% for the
same corresponding period and other inflationary type items. The remaining $3.6
million of the increase was due to the 47 new residences which began operating
subsequent to March 31, 1996.


Corporate, General and Administrative.  Corporate, general and administrative
expenses were $641,000 for the three months ended March 31, 1997 compared to
$215,000 in the corresponding 1996 period, an increase of $426,000, or 198%.
Corporate, general and administrative expenses increased due to the expansion of
the corporate offices, the creation of regional-level management and increased
activity due to the number of operating residences.


Building Rentals. Building rentals increased to $1.6 million in the three
months ended March 31, 1997 from $560,000 in the corresponding 1996 period, an
increase of $1.0 million or 178.5%.  This increase was due to the increased
number of sale and leaseback transactions completed by the Company from March
31, 1996 through March 31, 1997. The Company had 33 operating leases as of
March 31, 1997 compared to 18 at March 31, 1996. For the 19 residences that
operated the entire first quarter of 1997 and 1996, building rentals were
$552,000, an increase of $34,000, or 6.5%, from the $518,000 of building rentals
in the first quarter of 1996. The following schedule presents the timing of
leases entered into by the Company.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of  Net Leases Completed                Date
-------------------------------       -----------------------
<C>                                   <S>                  
            3                         Fourth Quarter, 1994 
            1                         First Quarter, 1995  
            5                         Fourth Quarter, 1995 
            9                         First Quarter, 1996  
           11                         Second Quarter, 1996 
            2                         Third Quarter, 1996  
            2                         First Quarter, 1997   
           --                   
           33                   
</TABLE>

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Depreciation and Amortization.   Depreciation and amortization expense was
$506,000 in the three month period ended March 31, 1997 compared to $217,000 in
1996, an increase of $289,000, or 133%. This increase in depreciation and
amortization was directly related to the 47 new residences that opened
subsequent to March 31, 1996. Depreciation and amortization expense for the 19
residences, (7 of which were owned) which operated for the entire first quarter
of 1997 and 1996, was essentially flat.

Interest Expense.  Interest Gross expense increase to $1.5 million in 1997 from
$478,000 in the corresponding 1996 period, an increase of $1.0 million or 214%.
The increase in directly related to the construction financing obtained by the
Company during the fourth quarter of 1996 and the first quarter of 1997.  The
Company capitalized $1.3 million and $448,000 of interest for the three months
ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.

Interest Income.  Interest income was $122,000 for the three month period ended
March 31, 1997 compared to $22,000 in the corresponding 1996 period, an increase
of $100,000. The increase in interest income is due to interest earned on the 
proceeds of restricted cash which originated as a result of bond financing.

Net Income (Loss).  The net income during the first quarter of 1997 was $664,000
compared to a net loss of $187,000 during the corresponding period in 1996.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

At March 31, 1997, the Company had negative working capital of approximately $52
million including liabilities for construction payables and construction
financing. Exclusive of these, working capital was $12 million. As of March 31, 
1997, the Company had $52.7 million of mortgage financing on 23 residences.  
This mortgage financing will repaid with the proceeds from sale leaseback 
transactions that will be completed when additional residences that are 
currently under construction are completed.

Net cash used for operating activities was approximately $1.3 million during the
three month period ended March 31, 1997.  The primary use of cash was $1.6 due
to an increase in other current assets related to the prepayment of April's
lease and loan payments.

Net cash used for investing activities totaled $25.5 million during the three
month period ended March 31, 1997.  The primary use of cash was $27.9 million
related to the development of new assisted living residences in Oregon,
Washington, Texas, Ohio, Idaho and New Jersey.  This was offset by the Company
selling one facility for $2.6 million.

Net cash provided by financing activities totaled $28 million during the three
month period ended March 31, 1997.  The Company entered into 16 additional
construction financing loans netting the Company $35.7 million, paid off one
construction loan for $2.6 million and incurred a change in construction draws
of $5.2 million.

The Company intends to utilize current working capital, proceeds from sale 
leasebacks and mortgage financing to develop additional residences in
1997 and 1998. The Company intends to seek additional long-term financing
through the Oregon Housing and Community Services Department (the "OHCS") and to
the extent available, additional low-cost bond financing and sale and leaseback
transactions in Washington, Texas, Idaho, New Jersey and Ohio. As of March 31,
1997, the Company had begun development on 40 parcels of land in Oregon,
Washington, Texas, Idaho, New Jersey and Ohio. The Company has also entered into
agreements pursuant to which, it may purchase, subject to completion of due
diligence and various other conditions, 12 undeveloped sites.

                                                                   Page 11 of 18
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Capital expenditures for 1997 are estimated to approximate $140 million to $168
million, related primarily to the development of additional residences, of which
approximately $27.9 million had been spent through March 31, 1997.  The Company
has received $98.7 million  in commitments from several health care REITs, to
finance 40 residences through sale and leaseback transactions.  The Company
anticipates being able to continue to utilize tax-exempt bond financing for
approximately $41 million from the States of Oregon, Ohio, Idaho and Washington.
The Company has agreed in principle subject to written confirmation for the sale
and leaseback of an additional $25 million.  The Company does not anticipate any
significant capital expenditures within the foreseeable future with respect to
the residences acquired in 1994, 1995 and those currently operating or those
pending licensure as of March 31, 1997.  It is expected that cash generated from
operations will be sufficient to fund any expenditures the Company may be
required to make with respect to these residences.

As of  March 31, 1997,  the Company had invested excess cash balances in short-
term certificates of deposit and U.S. Treasury securities.  The Company intends
to satisfy future capital requirements for its development activities by various
means, including financing obtained from sale/leaseback transactions, permanent
mortgage financing and long-term state bond financing and to the extent
available, cash generated from operations.


RISK FACTORS

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed
herein are foreword looking statements.  Such forward-looking statements involve
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the
actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially
different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements.  The following discussion highlights
some of these risks and others are discussed elsewhere herein or in other
documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

LIMITED OPERATING HISTORY; ANTICIPATED OPERATING LOSSES  The Company has a
limited operating history.  The Company realized net income of $644,000 for the
three months ended March 31, 1997, $149,000 for the year ended December 31, 1996
and a net loss of $575,000 for the year ended December 31, 1995.  There can be
no assurance that losses will not occur in the future.  The Company anticipates
that each residence will have an operating loss (prior to depreciation, rent or
interest, if any) of $10,000 during the first three to four months of operation.
To the extent the Company sells a residence and leases it back or otherwise
finances it within four months of the commencement of operations, the aggregate
loss may increase by up to an additional $40,000.  The Company currently plans
to open 50 to 60 residences in 1997, of which 18 were opened during the first
quarter of 1997.  The Company estimates that the losses to be incurred during
1997 due to opening residences could range from $.5 million to $2.4 million.
The success of the Company's future operations is directly tied to the expansion
of its operational base.  There can be no assurance that the Company will not
experience unforeseen expenses, difficulties, complications and delays in
connection with the expansion of its operational base which could have a
material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and results of
operations.

NO ASSURANCE AS TO ABILITY TO DEVELOP OR ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTED LIVING
RESIDENCES.   The Company's prospects for growth are directly affected by its
ability to develop and, to a lesser extent, acquire additional assisted living
residences. While the Company currently plans to open 50 to 60 residences in
1997 and 1998, there can be no assurance that such residences will be completed.
The success of the Company's growth strategy will also depend upon, among other
factors, the Company's ability to obtain government licenses and approvals, the
Company's ability to obtain financing and the 

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competitive environment for development and acquisitions. The nature of such
licenses and approvals and the timing and likelihood of obtaining them vary
widely from state to state, depending upon the residence, or its operation, and
the type of services to be provided. The successful development of additional
assisted living residences will involve a number of risks, including the
possibility that the Company may be unable to locate suitable sites at
acceptable prices or may be unable to obtain, or may experience delays in
obtaining, necessary zoning, land use, building, occupancy, and other required
governmental permits and authorizations. The Company is dependent upon these
permits and authorizations to construct and operate its residences and any delay
or inability to obtain such permits could adversely affect the results of
operations. The Company may also incur construction costs that exceed original
estimates, may not complete construction projects on schedule and may experience
competition in the search for suitable development sites. The Company relies on
third-party general contractors to construct its new assisted living facilities.
There can be no assurance that the Company will not experience difficulties in
working with general contractors and subcontractors, which could result in
increased construction costs and delays. Further, facility development is
subject to a number of contingencies over which the Company will have little
control and that may adversely affect project cost and completion time,
including shortages of, or the inability to obtain, labor or materials, the
inability of the general contractor or subcontractors to perform under their
contracts, strikes, adverse weather conditions and changes in applicable laws or
regulations or in the method of applying such laws and regulations. Accordingly,
if the Company is unable to achieve its development plans, its business,
financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected. There
can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in developing or
acquiring any particular residence, that the Company's rapid expansion will not
adversely affect its operations or that any residence developed or acquired by
the Company will be successful. The various risks associated with the Company's
development or acquisition of assisted living residences and uncertainties
regarding the profitability of such operations could have a material adverse
effect on the Company's financial condition and results of operations.

NEED FOR ADDITIONAL FINANCING TO FUND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITIONS.  To
achieve its growth objectives, the Company will need to obtain sufficient
financial resources to fund its development, construction and acquisition
activities.  The estimated cost to complete and fund start-up losses for the new
facilities that will be developed by December 31, 1998 is between $280 million
and $336 million; accordingly, the Company's future growth will depend on its
ability to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms.  The Company will,
from time to time, seek additional funding through public and/or private
financing sources, including equity and/or debt financing.  If additional funds
are raised by issuing equity securities, the Company's stockholders may
experience dilution.  There can be no assurance that adequate funding will be
available as needed or on terms acceptable to the Company.  A lack of available
funds may require the Company to delay or eliminate all or some of its
development projects and acquisition plans.

The Company's aggregate annual fixed debt and lease payment obligations
currently total approximately $11.9 million.  These fixed payment obligations
will significantly increase as the Company pursues its development plan.
Failure to meet these obligations may results in the Company being in default of
its financing agreements and, as a consequence, the Company may lose its ability
to operate any individual residence or other residences which may be cross-
defaulted.  There can no assurance that the Company will generate sufficient
cash flow to meet its current or future obligations.  The Company has not
historically covered its fixed charges with earnings.  In addition, the Company
anticipates, there is a risk that, upon completion of construction, permanent
financing for newly developed residences may not be available or may be
available only on terms that are unfavorable or unacceptable to the Company.

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GEOGRAPHIC CONCENTRATION; DEPENDENCE ON STATE MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAMS    As of
March 31, 1997, approximately 44% of the Company's properties are located in the
State of Texas and approximately 22% are located in the State of Oregon;
therefore, the Company is dependent on the economies of Texas and Oregon and, to
a certain extent, on the continued funding of state Medicaid waiver programs.
The Company has operated residences in Oregon since December 1994.  In addition,
the Company began operating residences in Texas and Washington in July 1995 and
December 1995, respectively.  During the three months ended March 31, 1997 and
years ended 1996 and 1995, direct payments received from state Medicaid agencies
accounted for approximately 11.4%, 13.8% and 21.4%, respectively of the
Company's revenue while the tenant-paid portion of Medicaid residents accounted
for approximately 6%, 8% and 10% of the Company's revenue during these periods.
The Company expects that State Medicaid reimbursement programs will constitute a
significant source of revenue for the Company.  The Company intends to continue
developing and operating assisted living residences in other states.   Adverse
changes in general economic factors affecting these states' respective health
care industries or in these states' laws and regulatory environment, including
Medicaid reimbursement rates, could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial condition and results of operations.

POSSIBLE VOLATILITY OF STOCK PRICE  The market price of the Common Stock could
be subject to significant fluctuations in response to various factors and
events, including the liquidity of the market for the Common Stock, variations
in the Company's operating results, new statutes or regulations or changes in
the interpretation of existing statutes or regulations affecting the health care
industry generally or assisted living residence businesses in particular.  In
addition, the stock market in recent years has experienced broad price and
volume fluctuations that often have been unrelated to the operating performance
of particular companies.  These market fluctuation also may adversely affect the
market price of the Common Stock.
 

DEPENDENCE ON SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND SKILLED PERSONNEL  The Company depends, and
will continue to depend, upon the services of Dr. Wilson, its Chief Executive
Officer and President, Connie Baldwin, its Director of Operations and Stephen
Gordon, its Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer.  The
Company has entered into an employment agreement with Dr. Wilson and has
obtained a $500,000 key employee insurance policy covering her life. Company is
also dependent upon its ability to attract and retain management personnel who
will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of each residence.  The loss
of the services of any or all of such officers or the Company's inability to
attract additional management personnel in the future could have a material
adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.

DEPENDENCE ON REIMBURSEMENT BY THIRD-PARTY PAYORS  A portion of the Company's
revenues will be dependent upon reimbursement from third-party payors, including
state Medicaid programs and private insurers.  For the three months ended March
31, 1997 and the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995, the Company received, as a
percentage of total revenue, under Medicaid programs 11.4%, 13.8% and 21.4%,
respectively.  Furthermore, there can be no assurance the Company's
proportionate percentage of revenue received from Medicaid programs will not
increase.  The revenues and profitability of the Company will be affected by the
continuing efforts of governmental and private third-party payors to contain or
reduce the costs of health care by attempting to lower reimbursement rates,
increasing case management review of services and negotiating reduced contract
pricing.  In an attempt to reduce the federal and certain state budget deficits,
there have been, and management expects that there will continue to be, a number
of proposals to limit Medicaid reimbursement in general.  Adoption of any such
proposals at either the federal or the state level could have a material adverse
effect on the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations and
prospects.

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GOVERNMENT REGULATION.  Health care is an area of extensive and frequent
regulatory change.  Changes in the laws or new interpretations of existing laws
can have a significant effect on methods of doing business, cost of doing
business and amounts of reimbursement from governmental and other payors.  The
Company is and will continue to be subject to varying degrees of regulation and
licensing by health or social service agencies and other regulatory authorities
in the various states and localities in which it operates or intends to operate.
As a provided of services under the Medicaid program in the United States, the
Company is subject to Medicaid fraud an abuse law, violations of which may
result in civil and criminal penalties and exclusions from participation in the
Medicaid program.  The Company at all times attempts to comply with all
applicable fraud and abuse laws; however, there can be no assurance that
administrative or judicial interpretation of existing laws or regulations will
not have a material adverse effect on the Company's operations or financial
condition.

The success of the Company will be dependent in part upon its ability to satisfy
the applicable regulations and requirements and to procure and maintain required
licenses.  The Company's operations could also be adversely affected by, among
other things, regulatory developments such as mandatory increases in the scope
and quality of care to be afford residents and revisions in licensing and
certification standards.  Currently, no federal rules explicitly define or
regulate assisted living.  In addition, federal and state laws currently exist
restricting health care providers from referring patients to affiliated
entities.  The Company believes that its operations do not presently violate
these referral laws.  However, there can be no assurance that federal, state or
local laws or regulatory procedures which might adversely affect the Company's
business, financial condition, results of operations or prospects will not be
expanded or imposed.

STAFFING AND LABOR COSTS  The Company will compete with other providers of long-
term care with respect to attracting and retaining qualified personnel.  The
Company will also be dependent upon the available labor pool of low-wage
employees.  A shortage of nurses and/or trained personnel may require the
Company to enhance its wage and benefits package in order to compete.  No
assurance can be given that the Company's labor costs will not increase, or
that, if they do increase, they can be matched by corresponding increases in
revenues.

COMPETITION  The long-term care industry is highly competitive and the Company
expects that the assisted living business, in particular, will become more
competitive in the future.  The Company will be competing with numerous other
companies providing similar long-term care alternatives, such as home health
agencies, life care at home, community-based service programs, retirement
communities and convalescent centers.  The Company expects that as assisted
living receives increased attention and the number of states which include
assisted living in their Medicaid waiver programs increases, competition will
grow from new markets entrants, including publicly and privately held companies
focusing primarily on assisted living.  Nursing facilities that provide long-
term care services are also a source of competition to the Company.  Moreover,
in the implementation of the Company's expansion program, the Company expects to
face competition for development and acquisitions of assisted living residences.
Some of the Company's present and potential competitors are significantly larger
and have, or may obtain, greater financial resources than those of the Company.
Consequently, there can be no assurance that the Company will not encounter
increased competition in the future which could limit its ability to attract
residents or expand its business and could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

DIFFICULTIES OF MANAGING RAPID GROWTH   The Company expects that the number of
residences which it owns, leases or otherwise operates will increase
substantially as it pursues its growth strategy.  This rapid growth will place
significant demands on the Company's management resources.  The Company's
ability to manage its growth effectively will require it to continue to expand
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management information systems and to continue to attract, train, motivate,
manage and retain key employees. If the Company is unable to manage its growth
effectively, its business, financial condition and results of operations could
be adversely affected.

LIABILITY AND INSURANCE    The provision of health care services entails an
inherent risk of liability.  In recent years, participants in the long-term care
industry have become subject to an increasing number of lawsuits alleging
malpractice or related legal theories, many of which involve large claims and
significant defense costs.  The Company currently maintains liability insurance
intended to cover such claims and the Company believes that its insurance is in
keeping with industry standards.  There can be no assurance, however, that
claims in excess of the Company's insurance coverage or claims not covered by
the Company insurance coverage (e.g., claims for punitive damages) will not
arise.  A successful claim against the Company not covered by, or in excess of,
the Company's insurance coverage could have a material adverse effect upon the
Company's financial condition and results of operations.  Claims against the
Company regardless of their merit or eventual outcome, may also have a material
adverse effect upon the Company's ability to attract residents or expand its
business and would require management to devote time to matters unrelated to the
operation of the Company's business.  In addition, the Company's insurance
policies must be renewed annually.  There can be no assurance that the Company
will be able to obtain liability insurance coverage in the future or that, if
such coverage is available, it will be available on acceptable terms.

ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS    Under various federal, state and local environmental
laws, ordinances and regulations, a current or previous owner or operator of
real property may be held liable for the cost of removal or remediation of
certain hazardous or toxic substances, including, without limitation, asbestos-
containing materials, that could be located on, in or under such property.  Such
laws and regulations often impose liability whether or not the owner or operator
knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of the hazardous or toxic
substances.  The costs of any required remediation or removal of these
substances could be substantial and the liability of an owner or operator as the
any property is generally not limited under such laws and regulations and could
exceed the property's value and the aggregate assets of the owner or operator.
The presence of these substances or failure to remediate such substances
properly may also adversely affect the owner's ability to sell or rent the
property, or to borrow using the property as collateral.  Under these laws and
regulations, an owner, operator or an entity that arranges for the disposal of
hazardous or toxic substances, such as asbestos-containing materials, at a
disposal site may also 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 its properties, the Company could
be liable for these costs, as well as certain other costs, including
governmental fines and injuries to persons or properties.  As a result, the
presence, with or without the Company's knowledge, of hazardous or toxic
substances at any property held or operated by the Company, or acquired or
operated by the Company in the future, could have an adverse effect on the
Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
Environmental audits performed on the Company's properties have not revealed any
significant environmental liability that management believes would have a
material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition or
results of operations.  No assurance can be given that existing environmental
audits with respect to any other Company's properties reveal all environmental
liabilities.

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K


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


          Exhibit
          Number
          ------
           12  Computation of Fixed Charge to Earnings
           27  Financial Data Schedule

(b)       Reports on Form 8-K. There were no reports on Form 8-K filed during
          the quarter ended March 31, 1997.

 

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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 13, 1997                           By:  /s/  STEPHEN GORDON
                                            ------------------- 
                              
                                       Name: Stephen Gordon
                                       Title:  Chief Administrative Officer 
                                                 and CFO


May 13, 1997                           By:  /s/  RHONDA S. MARSH
                                            --------------------
    
                                       Name: Rhonda S. Marsh  
                                       Title:  Chief Accounting Officer 
                                                 and Controller



 

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