Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 1, 2012, Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. ("Sunrise" or the "Company") issued a press release reporting its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. A copy of the Company's press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Supplemental information relating to the Company's results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2.

The information furnished pursuant to this Current Report on Form 8-K (including the exhibits hereto) 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 exhibits are furnished with this report:

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release issued by Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. dated May 1, 2012

Exhibit 99.2 Supplemental Information

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