Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 9, 2009, Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. ("Sunrise" or the "Company") issued a press release reporting its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. A copy of the Company's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference. The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" with the Securities and Exchange Commission or incorporated by reference in any registration statement filed by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Not applicable

(b) Not applicable

(c) Not applicable

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished with this report:

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release issued by Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. on November 9, 2009.

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