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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET OF REGENT ASSISTED LIVING, INC. AS OF JUNE
30, 1998, AND THE RELATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS IN THE
PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1998, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO
SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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