American Retirement Corporation Announces Conference Call August 4, 2005 at 11 a.m. ET. (10 a.m. Central).

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- American Retirement Corporation (NYSE: ACR) announced today that it has scheduled a conference call on Thursday, August 4, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. ET (10:00 a.m. Central) to discuss its financial results for the second quarter of 2005 and other matters. The call will be hosted by Ross Roadman, SVP, Strategic Planning & Investor Relations, W.E. Sheriff, Chairman, President and CEO and Bryan Richardson, EVP and CFO.

To access the call dial [phone]. A simultaneous WebCast of the conference call may be accessed online at www.arclp.com. You will need Windows Media Player (TM) to listen to the call. Please go to the website early to download Windows Media Player (TM). Starting two hours after the call, a recording of the WebCast call will be archived on the company's website or be available by calling [phone], conference ID 8303698.

COMPANY PROFILE

American Retirement Corporation is a national senior living and health care services provider offering a broad range of care and services to seniors. Established in 1978, the Company believes that it is a leader in the management of senior living communities, including independent living communities, continuing care retirement communities, free-standing assisted living communities, and specialized care programs for residents with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The Company currently operates 67 senior living communities in 14 states, with an aggregate unit capacity of approximately 13,300 units and resident capacity of approximately 14,900. The Company owns 18 communities, leases 43 communities, and manages six communities pursuant to management agreements.