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Strong month-end occupancy provides a solid entry point and momentum for 2026

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. , Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) reported today its occupancy for December 2025.

Fourth Quarter and December 2025 Occupancy Observations

• Fourth quarter occupancy results:
  • Consolidated weighted average occupancy of 82.5% represents a 70 basis point increase over the third quarter of 2025, accelerating from prior year growth; consolidated weighted average occupancy grew 310 basis points year-over-year.
• December consolidated occupancy results:
  • Weighted average occupancy of 82.4% increased 310 basis points year-over-year and month-end occupancy increased 30 basis points sequentially, each impacted by strong December move-in and move-out activity that was significantly better than historical monthly trends for December.
  • Sequential weighted average occupancy decreased 10 basis points, which is better than the historical seasonal trend of an approximate 30 basis point decline.

About Brookdale Senior Living
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is the nation's premier operator of senior living communities. With 584 communities across 41 states and the ability to serve approximately 51,000 residents as of December 31, 2025, Brookdale is committed to its mission of enriching the lives of seniors through compassionate care, clinical expertise, and exceptional service. The Company, through its affiliates, operates independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities, offering tailored solutions that help empower seniors to live with dignity, connection, and purpose. Leveraging deep expertise in healthcare, hospitality, and real estate, Brookdale creates opportunities for wellness, personal growth, and meaningful relationships in settings that feel like home. Guided by its four cornerstones of passion, courage, partnership, and trust, Brookdale is committed to delivering exceptional value and redefining senior living for a brighter, healthier future. Brookdale's stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BKD. For more information, visit brookdale.com or connect with Brookdale on Facebook or YouTube.

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