Brookdale Senior Living Inc. reported a consolidated weighted average occupancy of 83.1 percent for the third quarter of 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 130 basis points. The company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BKD, disclosed these figures in a release dated October 8, 2026, from its headquarters in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Sequential growth also accelerated in the quarter. Both consolidated and same-community weighted average occupancy rose by 70 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2026. Brookdale stated that this sequential performance outpaced the stabilized senior housing market occupancy results reported by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) for the same period.
The following table details the monthly and quarterly occupancy metrics provided in the filing:
| Metric | Period | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Weighted Average | September 2026 | 83.4% |
| Consolidated Month End | September 2026 | 84.6% |
| Same Community Weighted Average | September 2026 | 83.8% |
| Same Community Month End | September 2026 | 84.9% |
| Consolidated Weighted Average | Third Quarter 2026 | 83.1% |
| Consolidated Weighted Average | Second Quarter 2026 | 82.4% |
| Consolidated Weighted Average | First Quarter 2026 | 82.1% |
| Consolidated Weighted Average | Fourth Quarter 2025 | 82.5% |
| Consolidated Weighted Average | Third Quarter 2025 | 81.8% |
Brookdale operates 529 senior living communities across 41 states, serving approximately 45,000 residents as of September 30, 2026. The company offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities. Mike Grant, Vice President of Investor Relations, serves as the primary contact for investor inquiries regarding the report.