Summary of CAPITAL SENIOR LIVING CORP

Item 8.01 Other Events
On January 22, 2009, Capital Senior Living Corporation (the "Company") announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program pursuant to which the Company intends to repurchase up to $10 million of its common stock. The timing and extent of any repurchases will depend on market conditions and other corporate considerations. The Company anticipates that it will finance the repurchase program with available cash.
On January 22, 2009, the Company issued a press release announcing the stock repurchase program. The full text of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is attached hereto as Exhibit No. 99.1. This information being furnished under this Item 8.01 and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. The press release contains, and may implicate, forward-looking statements regarding the Company and includes cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements are made based upon management's expectations and belief concerning future developments and their potential effect upon the Company. There can be no assurance that future developments will be in accordance with management's expectations or that the effect of future developments on the Company will be those anticipated by management. For additional information about risks and uncertainties that could adversely affect the Company's forward-looking statements, please refer to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2008.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release dated January 22, 2009.

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