Brookdale Q3 weighted average occupancy rises to 83.1%
September month-end occupancy was 84.6% across Brookdale’s consolidated communities and 84.9% on a same-community basis.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. reported September 2026 occupancy and third-quarter occupancy trends for its senior living communities. Third-quarter consolidated weighted average occupancy was 83.1%, up 130 basis points year over year. Sequential consolidated and same-community weighted average occupancy each grew 70 basis points, outperforming the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care’s stabilized senior housing market occupancy results for the same period.
For September, consolidated weighted average occupancy was 83.4% and month-end occupancy was 84.6%. Same-community weighted average occupancy was 83.8%, and same-community month-end occupancy was 84.9%.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Third-quarter consolidated weighted average occupancy: 83.1%
Year-over-year increase in consolidated weighted average occupancy: 130 basis points
Sequential increase in consolidated and same-community weighted average occupancy: 70 basis points each
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Third-quarter consolidated weighted average occupancy
83.1%
Third quarter 2026
Year-over-year increase in consolidated weighted average occupancy
130 basis points
Third quarter 2026
Sequential increase in consolidated and same-community weighted average occupancy
70 basis points each
Third quarter 2026
Consolidated September weighted average occupancy
83.4%
September 2026
Consolidated September month-end occupancy
84.6%
September 2026
Same-community September weighted average occupancy
83.8%
September 2026
Same-community September month-end occupancy
84.9%
September 2026
Key Terms
weighted average occupancy, same community, basis points, stabilized senior housing market occupancy
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weighted average occupancy financial
"Weighted average consolidated occupancy grew 130 basis points year-over-year"
Weighted average occupancy measures how full a portfolio of properties or units is overall by giving larger properties or more revenue-generating units more influence on the average. Think of it like calculating a classroom’s average test score where bigger classes count more: it tells investors the true, size-adjusted level of occupancy across a group of assets and therefore the likely revenue, cash flow and operational efficiency of the portfolio.
same community financial
"Sequential consolidated and same community weighted average occupancy"
“Same community” means a shared geographic area or group of people who live, work, or interact in similar ways and who are relevant to a company’s business, customers, employees or regulators. For investors it signals overlap in markets, customers or regulatory exposure—like several stores on the same street sharing the same foot traffic—so events affecting that community can meaningfully change revenue, risk or reputation across connected businesses.
basis points financial
"grew 130 basis points year-over-year"
Basis points are a way to measure small changes in interest rates or percentages, where one basis point equals 0.01%. For example, if a loan's interest rate increases by 50 basis points, it's gone up by 0.50%. They help people understand tiny differences in rates that can add up over time, making financial comparisons clearer.
stabilized senior housing market occupancy technical
"outperforming the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care"
FAQ
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What was BKD's occupancy in September 2026?
Brookdale reported consolidated September weighted average occupancy of 83.4% and month-end occupancy of 84.6%; same-community weighted average occupancy was 83.8%, and same-community month-end occupancy was 84.9%.
How did BKD's third-quarter 2026 occupancy change?
Third-quarter consolidated weighted average occupancy was 83.1%, up 130 basis points year over year. Sequential consolidated and same-community weighted average occupancy each grew 70 basis points, outperforming the stabilized senior housing market occupancy results for the same sequential period reported by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
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| UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 | |||||||||||
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Section 2 - Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 8, 2026, Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its occupancy for September 2026 and certain other information regarding the quarter ended September 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
The information furnished pursuant to this Current Report on Form 8-K (including the exhibit hereto) shall not be considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into any filing by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, unless the Company expressly sets forth by specific reference in such filing that such information is to be considered "filed" or incorporated by reference therein.
Section 7 - Regulation FD
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
The information set forth in Item 2.02 of this report is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated October 8, 2026
104 Cover Page interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC. | |||||||||||||||||
| Date: | October 8, 2026 | By: | /s/ Dawn L. Kussow | ||||||||||||||
| Name: | Dawn L. Kussow | ||||||||||||||||
| Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||||||||||
Exhibit 99.1 Brookdale Reports September 2026 Occupancy Brentwood, Tenn., October 8, 2026 – Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) reported today its occupancy for September 2026. 2025 2026 Consolidated Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Wtd. avg. 82.5% 82.6% 82.5% 82.4% 82.3% 82.1% 82.0% 82.3% 82.5% 82.5% 82.7% 83.2% 83.4% Month end 83.8% 83.7% 83.4% 83.7% 83.3% 83.2% 83.3% 83.4% 83.5% 83.7% 84.1% 84.5% 84.6% 2025 2026 Same Community Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Wtd. avg. 83.5% 83.7% 83.6% 83.4% 83.0% 82.8% 82.5% 82.8% 82.9% 83.0% 83.3% 83.7% 83.8% Month end 84.8% 84.9% 84.4% 84.4% 84.0% 83.9% 83.9% 83.9% 84.0% 84.3% 84.6% 84.9% 84.9% Third Quarter 2026 Occupancy Observations Weighted average consolidated occupancy grew 130 basis points year-over-year to 83.1% in 2026. Sequential consolidated and same community weighted average occupancy both grew 70 basis points, outperforming the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) stabilized senior housing market occupancy results for the same sequential period. About Brookdale Senior Living Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is the nation’s premier operator of senior living communities. With 529 communities across 41 states and the ability to serve approximately 45,000 residents as of September 30, 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. For more information, visit brookdale.com or connect with Brookdale on Facebook or YouTube. Mike Grant, VP Investor Relations • (615) 564-8104 • email: Mike.Grant@brookdale.com 77% 79% 81% 83% 85% Sep 2025 Oct Nov Dec Jan 2026 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Average for Month Month end Wtd. Avg. 3Q 2026 83.1% 2Q 2026 82.4% 1Q 2026 82.1% 4Q 2025 82.5% 3Q 2025 81.8% 2Q 2025 80.1% 1Q 2025 79.3% 4Q 2024 79.4% 3Q 2024 78.9% 2Q 2024 78.1% 1Q 2024 77.9% Brookdale’s Consolidated Occupancy