American Retirement Corp.

American Retirement Corp. operates senior living communities in the United States. It offers senior living and health care services, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and therapy services. The company also provides independent living services, such as daily meals and dining programs, transportation, social and recreational activities, laundry, housekeeping, security, and health care monitoring to seniors. In addition, it offers health screenings, ongoing dietary, exercise, and fitness classes, and chronic disease management through health care professionals to independent living residents. Further, the company provides assisted living services, such as personal care services, support services, and special care services. Furthermore, it provides therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech services. The company operates skilled nursing centers that offer skilled nursing care by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing aides. American Retirement Corporation was founded in 1978 and is based in Brentwood, Tennessee. As of July 25, 2006, American Retirement Corp. operates as a subsidiary of Brookdale Senior Living Inc.