Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On November 8, 2012, Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that Mark Ordan, the Company's chief executive officer, and Greg Neeb, its chief administrative and investment officer, will transition from their roles following the close of the Company's anticipated sale, which is expected in early 2013. The Company announced that Mr. Ordan has agreed to remain with the Company as chief executive officer for up to a year following the completion of the proposed merger with Health Care REIT, Inc. and that David Haddock, general counsel, will also transition from his position in 2013.

A copy of the Company's press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. 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 November 8, 2012

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