NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Brookdale
Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) today announced that the company has
postponed its Investor Day Event, previously scheduled for
March 31, 2020 in New York City, in light of general
recommendations from public health authorities to restrict travel
and large group gatherings in the current environment.
Lucinda ("Cindy") Baier, Brookdale's President and CEO, said,
"Our highest priority is the health and safety of our residents,
patients and associates. We believe that delaying this event is the
right thing to do at this time. Brookdale has been taking many
precautionary measures, focused on prevention, to reduce the spread
of the COVID-19 virus. These include reinforcing our policies and
procedures for contagious illnesses (such as hand washing, cleaning
and disinfection protocols), recommending appropriate social
distancing, and suspending group visits to our communities and
company-sponsored social outings. We thank our associates for their
dedication to the safety and care of our residents and
patients."
Brookdale will announce the revised date for its Investor Day
Event as soon as practicable. For more information on the many
precautionary actions Brookdale has taken in response to the
COVID-19 virus, please visit the Company's website at Brookdale.com
or visit
https://www.brookdalenews.com/how-brookdale-is-responding-to-covid-19-virus.htm
About Brookdale Senior Living
Brookdale Senior Living
Inc. is the leading operator of senior living communities
throughout the United States. The Company is committed to
providing senior living solutions primarily within properties that
are designed, purpose-built and operated to provide the
highest-quality service, care and living accommodations for
residents. Brookdale operates and manages independent living,
assisted living, memory care and continuing care retirement
centers, with 743 communities in 45 states and the ability to serve
approximately 65,000 residents as of February 1, 2020. The Company also offers a
range of home health, hospice and outpatient therapy services to
over 20,000 patients as of that date. Brookdale's stock is
traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol
BKD.
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