Brookdale Reports March 2026 Occupancy

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) reported today its occupancy for March 2026.

 

• First Quarter
   
  consolidated
   occupancy results:
  • First quarter weighted average occupancy grew 280 basis points year-over-year to 82.1% in 2026.
  • Sequential first quarter weighted average occupancy seasonally declined 40 bps. Historically, Brookdale's first quarter occupancy has declined by an average of 60 basis points from the prior quarter reflecting annual factors including winter weather and illnesses, rate changes, and holidays.
• March consolidated
   occupancy results:
  • March 2026 weighted average occupancy increased 250 basis points year-over-year to 82.0%.
  • March month end occupancy improved sequentially to 83.3%.
• March
   
  same community
   occupancy results:
  • Weighted average occupancy of 82.5% improved 130 basis points year-over-year.

Historically, Brookdale experiences its strongest occupancy growth period of the year from roughly May through September.

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is the nation's premier operator of senior living communities. With 568 communities across 41 states and the ability to serve approximately 51,000 residents as of March 31, 2026, 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 .

SOURCE Brookdale Senior Living Inc.