Item 8.01 Other Events

On August 2, 2012, Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. (the "Company") was informed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") that the SEC staff is conducting an investigation relating to the Company. As part of this investigation, the SEC issued a subpoena to the Company. The subpoena requires the Company to produce documents on a number of topics, including, among others, compliance with occupancy covenants in the now-superseded lease with Ventas Realty, Limited Partnership and leasing of units for employee use. The Company intends to cooperate fully with the SEC in its investigation.

Statements contained in this filing other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding anticipated financial performance, business strategy and management's plans and objectives for future operations, including management's expectations are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally include words such as "expect," "point toward," "intend," "will," "indicate," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "plan," "strategy" or "objective." Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. In addition to the risks and uncertainties referred to in the release, other risks and uncertainties are contained in the Company's filings with the SEC. All forward looking statements contained in this report are estimates reflecting the best judgment of the party making such statements based upon current information. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

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