SEATTLE -- (Business Wire)

Emeritus Corporation (NYSE: ESC), a national provider of senior living services, today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Health Care Conference on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 3:40 PM (Pacific time).

Investors and interested parties may access a live audio webcast of the presentation from the Company’s web site at www.emeritus.com under the “investors” section.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Emeritus Corporation is a national provider of senior living services. Emeritus is one of the largest and most experienced operators of freestanding assisted living communities located throughout the United States. These communities provide a residential housing alternative for senior citizens who need assistance with the activities of daily living, with an emphasis on personal care services, which provides support to the residents in the aging process. Emeritus currently operates 482 communities in 42 states representing capacity for approximately 43,100 units and approximately 50,100 residents. Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ESC, and our home page can be found on the Internet at www.emeritus.com.

Contacts:

Investor Relations
Emeritus Corporation
206-298-2909
or
Media:
Liz Brady, 646-277-1226
Liz.brady@icrinc.com
or
Sari Martin, 203-682-8345
Sari.martin@icrinc.com

Source: Emeritus Corporation