8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549
	FORM	8-K
CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)		January 10, 2022

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-32641	20-3068069
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

111 Westwood Place,	Suite 400,	Brentwood,	Tennessee	37027
(Address of principal executive offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code		(615)	221-2250
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value Per Share	BKD	New York Stock Exchange

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).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Section 2 - Financial Information

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 10, 2022, Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its consolidated occupancy for December 2021 and certain other information regarding the quarter ended December 31, 2021. 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 January 10, 2022

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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:	January 10, 2022	By:	/s/ Steven E. Swain
		Name:	Steven E. Swain
		Title:	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1 Brookdale Reports December 2021 Occupancy Nashville, Tenn., January 10, 2022 – Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) reported today its consolidated occupancy for December 2021. 2020 2021 Occupancy Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Weighted avg. % 71.5% 70.0% 69.4% 69.4% 69.9% 70.5% 71.2% 72.0% 72.5% 73.0% 73.3% 73.5% 73.6% Month-end % 71.5% 70.4% 70.1% 70.6% 71.1% 71.6% 72.6% 73.3% 73.7% 74.2% 74.5% 74.3% 74.5% December 2021 Observations:  December was the 10th consecutive month of weighted average occupancy growth and it was also the first December since 2012 (nine years) to deliver sequential occupancy growth.  Fourth quarter weighted average occupancy increased 100 bps, compared to third quarter.  Positive year-over-year quarterly weighted average occupancy growth for the first time since the pandemic began. About Brookdale Senior Living Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is the nation’s premier operator of senior living communities. The Company is committed to its mission of enriching the lives of the people it serves with compassion, respect, excellence and integrity. The Company operates independent living, assisted living, and Alzheimer’s and dementia care communities. Through its comprehensive network, Brookdale helps to provide seniors with care and services in an environment that feels like home. The Company’s expertise in healthcare, hospitality and real estate provides residents with opportunities to improve wellness, pursue passions and stay connected with friends and loved ones. Brookdale operates and manages 679 communities in 41 states as of December 31, 2021, with the ability to serve more than 60,000 residents. 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 Twitter. Kathy MacDonald, SVP Investor Relations • 615-505-1968 • email: Kathy.macdonald@brookdale.com 65% 70% 75% Dec 2020 Jan 2021 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Average for Month Month-end Weighted average 1Q 2021 69.6% 2Q 2021 70.5% 3Q 2021 72.5% 4Q 2021 73.5% Brookdale’s Consolidated Occupancy

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