Brookdale Senior Living reports March 2026 occupancy

Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) reported today its occupancy for March 2026. Q1 consolidated occupancy results: Q1 weighted average occupancy grew 280 basis points year-over-year to 82.1% in 2026; sequential Q1 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.