EXHIBIT 99.1

                 ILM II ANNOUNCES THAT THE MERGER WITH CAPITAL
                       WILL NOT BE COMPLETED AT THIS TIME


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

      July 31, 2000,  Tysons  Corner,  Virginia:  ILM II Senior  Living,  Inc.
announced   today  that  its  pending   merger  with  Capital   Senior  Living
Corporation   (NYSE:CSU)   will  not  be   consummated   today  as  previously
anticipated.

      Capital has notified ILM II that it will not receive sufficient funds
under existing financing commitments from GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation
to complete the merger at this time.

      Pursuant to the existing merger agreement, Capital is required until
September 30, 2000 to use its best efforts to obtain financing, including the
use of internal funds, to complete the merger. The terms of the merger agreement
require Capital to pay ILM II $1,540,000 if the merger does not occur on or
before September 30, 2000 if the failure to consummate the transaction is due to
Capital's inability to finance the deal.

      At this time, there can be no assurance as to whether the merger will be
consummated or, if consummated, as to the timing thereof.

      If you have any questions regarding this press release, please call ILM
II, toll free at 1-888-257-3550.

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OUR ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM HISTORICAL RESULTS OR THOSE
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EVENTS OR OTHERWISE.