Brookdale Announces Third Quarter Common Stock Dividend of $0.50

CHICAGO, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE:BKD) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.50 per share for the quarter ending September 30, 2007. The $0.50 per share dividend is payable on October 12, 2007 to holders of record of Brookdale’s common stock on September 28, 2007.


Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is a leading owner and operator of senior living facilities throughout the United States. The Company is committed to providing an exceptional living experience through properties that are designed, purpose-built and operated to provide the highest-quality service, care and living accommodations for residents. Currently the Company owns and operates independent living, assisted living, and dementia-care facilities and continuing care retirement centers, with over 548 facilities in 35 states and the ability to serve over 52,000 residents.


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Source: Brookdale Senior Living Inc.


CONTACT: Ross Roadman, in Nashville for Brookdale Senior Living Inc.,
+1-615-376-2412


Web site: http://www.brookdaleliving.com/