GlobeNewswire Inc | Apr 13, 2021 05:37PM EDT

April 13, 2021

DALLAS, April 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Senior Living Corporation (the Company) (NYSE:CSU)hascompleted first,secondand thirdroundsof COVID-19 vaccinations atallits communities.To date,88%ofresidents arefully vaccinated with90%ofresidentshavingreceivedat least onedoseof the COVID-19 vaccine.

We are very grateful that through our partnership with CVS Health, we have been able to administer no-cost, on-site vaccinesto ouremployeesand residents, and we are thrilled that so many of our residents are now fully vaccinated, said Kimberly S. Lody, President and CEO. The safety of our communities is always our top priority, and we believe the successful distribution of the vaccine is crucial to protecting residents and returning to normal daily activities. Now that our on-site clinics are complete,we will coordinate vaccine appointments and provide courtesy transportation forresidentsto obtain the vaccine ata localvenue.

While enhanced safety measures, such as health screenings, social distancing and mask wearingwill remain in placeforthe near-term,manyof the Companyscommunities arenoweasing restrictions andallowing family visitation forfully vaccinatedresidentsin accordance withCDC guidelines and state and local mandates.Visitors arescreened andescorted directly to residents apartmentsandrequiredtoalways wear maskswhileinthe community.

"In the past month, our communities have been able to ease restrictions in a variety of areas, andinquiriesfor our senior housing and serviceshave returned to pre-pandemic levels,Lodycontinued. "March average occupancyin the Companys60 owned communitieswas75.2%,and spot occupancy onMarch 31stwas 76.7%."

New residents who are fully vaccinated do not have to quarantine upon move in and can take full advantage of all theamenitiesand activities currently offered by their communities.Unvaccinated residents must follow CDC and local health department guidelines regarding social distancing and other health and safety protocols.

About Capital Senior LivingDallas-based Capital Senior Living Corporation is one of the nations leading operators of independent living, assisted living and memory care communities for senior adults. The Company operates80communities that are home to nearly7,000 residents across19statesproviding compassionate, resident-centric services and care and engaging programming. The Company offers seniors the freedomand opportunity to successfully,comfortablyand happily age in place. For more information,visit thewebsiteorconnect with the Company onFacebook or Twitter.

For more information, contact:Kimberly Lody(972) 308-8323klody@capitalsenior.com