Emeritus Celebrates 15 Years

Seattle, WA July 15, 2008 – Emeritus Senior Living celebrates 15 years of providing alternative housing for seniors who can no longer live at home. Fifteen years ago, Emeritus opened its first assisted living community in Renton, WA. It now assists 25,000 seniors in 288 communities nationwide. Emeritus employees share a special commitment to supporting residents' needs, allowing them to live their life to the fullest while maintaining their independence and dignity.

In honor of Emeritus' 15 year anniversary, the company recognized 15 employees for their exceptional service to residents, for their commitment to helping seniors, and for being outstanding examples of the Emeritus philosophy, "Our Family is Committed to Yours."

0. Maria Alicea, CRD at Emeritus at Kingsley Place Medical Center
0. Kasey Bishop, Housekeeper at Emeritus at Victorian Court
0. Heidi Christensen, SAM Assistant at Summerville at Lakeview
0. Jeanie Curreri, Concierge at Green Meadows at Painted Post
0. Marvin Delp, Maintenance Dir at Juniper Meadows
0. Stephanie Floyd, RA, Sr Lead at Heritage Hills Alzheimer Special Care Center
0. LaVonne Green, Dining Services Dir at Pinehurst
0. Steve Johnson, Maintenance Dir at Summerville at Brighton
0. Tracy Mingione, Housekeeper at Landing of Brockport
0. Margaret (Peggy) Parker, Memory Care Dir at Brookside Estates
0. Carla Romero, BOD at The Seasons
0. Betty Sexton, Activities Director at Hunter's Glen
0. Flora Smith, Wellness Coordinator at Emeritus at Casa Glendale
0. Maricarroll Weidner, Assistant RCD at Summerville at Voorhees
0. Catherine Williams, BOD at Springs at Oceanside

For more information on Emeritus Senior Living, please contact Liberty Stansberry, National Director of Human Resources at (800) 429-4828.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Emeritus Senior Living is a national provider of assisted living and Alzheimer's and related dementia care services to seniors. Emeritus is one of the largest and most experienced operators of freestanding assisted living communities located throughout the United States. The Company's communities provide a residential housing alternative for senior citizens who need help with the activities of daily living with an emphasis on assistance with personal care services to provide residents with an opportunity for support in the aging process. Emeritus currently operates 288 communities in 36 states representing capacity for approximately 25,000 units and 30,000 residents. For more information about Emeritus, visit the Company's Web site at www.emeritus.com.