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Brookdale Senior Living Reports September 2025 Occupancy Growth

Brookdale Senior Living Inc., one of the nation's leading operators of senior living communities, has recently unveiled its consolidated occupancy statistics for September 2025, indicating a positive trend and strong recovery in occupancy rates, which has become crucial in the current market landscape.

September 2025 Occupancy Results

In September 2025, Brookdale reported a weighted average occupancy rate of 82.5%, an increase of 330 basis points compared to the same month in the previous year. This reflects a significant improvement in performance, and showcases the growing demand for assisted living and memory care services, as many seniors seek supportive living environments. Sequentially, this also marked an increase of 70 basis points from the previous month.

At the end of September, Brookdale recorded a month-end consolidated occupancy rate of 83.8%, which is an increase of 60 basis points compared to August 2025. This steady growth trend signifies not only resilience but a competitive edge within the senior living market.

Throughout the third quarter of 2025, the company's average weighted occupancy stood at 81.8%, reflecting an increase of 290 basis points year-over-year, and a growth of 170 basis points from the preceding quarter. This uptick signifies a rebound and recovering confidence among prospective residents, emphasizing Brookdale's effective strategies in enhancing residents' quality of life while adapting to market demands.

Community-Specific Observations

When segregating the data by community type, September's within-same-community occupancy results yield a weighted average occupancy of 82.7%, demonstrating a 270 basis point increase year-over-year. This rise can be attributed to higher move-in activity as well as lower move-out rates compared to the previous year, revealing a strong preference for Brookdale's offerings. Sequentially, there was a 40 basis point uptick.

The month-end occupancy for the same community was 84.0%, marking a slight sequential increase of 30 basis points. For the third quarter of 2025, the average occupancy for the same communities observed an increase of 260 basis points year-over-year, and a sequential improvement of 150 basis points, reflected in the highest sequential growth since 2022.

A Commitment to Quality Care

Brookdale Senior Living operates 623 communities across 41 states, providing a safe haven for nearly 57,000 residents as of September 30, 2025. The organization's mission revolves around enriching seniors' lives through compassionate care, clinical expertise, and exceptional service. Their facilities encompass a range of living arrangements such as independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities, ensuring that residents have tailored solutions that empower them to lead fulfilling lives.

The strength of Brookdale's operational model lies in its deep expertise in healthcare, hospitality, and real estate, enabling the organization to create environments where wellness, personal growth, and meaningful relationships are nurtured. Brookdale is driven by principles of passion, courage, partnership, and trust, guiding it in its tireless commitment to deliver exceptional value and redefine the landscape of senior living.

As the company continues to navigate through the landscape of senior living services, its stock is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BKD. For further details about Brookdale Senior Living and its array of services, visit brookdale.com or connect through their social media platforms on Facebook and YouTube.