Current Report · Items 5.02, 5.07, 7.01 · 8-K

Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.

BKDNYSEEQUITYCurrent

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders · Regulation FD Disclosure

Filed Jun 24, 2026Accepted Jun 24, 2026, 4:22 PM EDTCIK 1332349Accession 0001332349-26-000052

Company context

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is the nation's premier operator of senior living communities. With 647 communities across 41 states and the ability to serve approximately 58,000 residents as of March 31, 2025, Brookdale is committed to its mission of enriching the lives of seniors through compassionate care, clinical expertise, and exceptional service. The Company, through its affiliates, operates independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities, offering tailored solutions that help empower seniors to live with dignity, connection, and purpose. Leveraging deep expertise in healthcare, hospitality, and real estate, Brookdale creates opportunities for wellness, personal growth, and meaningful relationships in settings that feel like home. Guided by its four cornerstones of passion, courage, partnership, and trust, Brookdale is committed to delivering exceptional value and redefining senior living for a brighter, healthier future. 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 at facebook.com/brookdaleseniorliving or on YouTube at youtube.com/BrookdaleLiving.

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Items 5.02, 5.07, 7.01

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Item 5.02Item 5.02 - Departure/Election of Directors

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. (b) On June 22, 2026, Jordan R. Asher's term as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (the “Company”) expired at the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders held on June 22, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”). As previously disclosed, Dr. Asher had provided notice to the Board that he would not be standing for re-election at the Annual Meeting. His decision to not stand for re-election to the Board was not due to any disagreement with the Company, the Board, or the management of the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices. The information set forth in Item 7.01 of this report is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 5.07Item 5.07 - Submission of Matters to Vote

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. (a) The Company held its Annual Meeting on June 22, 2026. Set forth below is information concerning each matter submitted to a vote at the Annual Meeting, including the final voting results. Each such matter is described in detail in the Company's definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2026 (the “Proxy Statement”). (b) Proposal 1: Stockholders elected Claudia N. Drayton, Mark Fioravanti, Victoria L. Freed, Joshua Hausman, Elizabeth B. Mace, Nikolas W. Stengle, Denise W. Warren, Lee S. Wielansky, and C. Christian Winkle as directors, each to hold office for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders. Each such nominee received a majority of the votes cast in his or her election. The following votes were taken in connection with the election of directors at the Annual Meeting: Director Nominees Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Claudia N. Drayton 183,615,288 7,976,363 9,199 12,291,692 Mark Fioravanti 190,864,280 727,525 9,045 12,291,692 Victoria L. Freed 188,646,454 2,945,736 8,660 12,291,692 Joshua Hausman 190,178,734 1,382,125 39,991 12,291,692 Elizabeth B. Mace 190,262,824 896,799 441,227 12,291,692 Nikolas W. Stengle 190,915,539 676,350 8,961 12,291,692 Denise W. Warren 188,194,936 3,395,669 10,245 12,291,692 Lee S. Wielansky 188,249,513 3,321,152 30,185 12,291,692 C. Christian Winkle 190,890,820 655,015 55,015 12,291,692 Proposal 2: Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed in the Proxy Statement. The following votes were taken in connection with the proposal: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 185,229,055 5,611,078 760,717 12,291,692 Proposal 3: Stockholders approved the ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The following votes were taken in connection with the proposal: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 200,410,558 3,466,287 15,697 —

Item 7.01Item 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. As part of ordinary course succession planning, Denise W. Warren stepped down as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of the Company, and the Board appointed Mark Fioravanti as the Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, each effective immediately following the conclusion of the Annual Meeting. Ms. Warren will continue serving as an independent director.

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