Has Sunrise Senior Living dodged the bankruptcy bullet? Is assisted living evolving, retrenching, or simply riding out the storm? What combination of scenery and services is working best right now? And what does the rest of 2009 look like for this sector? Many operators seem to be in a state of high anxiety these days, as an economic downturn and falling home sales have taken a collective toll. Some much-needed answers are likely to emerge next week in Philadelphia, when the Assisted Living Federation of America holds its annual meeting and expo. Stay tuned to McKnight’s for continuing coverage of this seminal event.