NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Brookdale Senior
Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) is celebrating the start of its COVID-19
vaccination program for residents and community employees across
the country. Last week Brookdale held its first community vaccine
clinics and more of the company's 726 communities are being
scheduled, as the nation moves forward with this important step in
combatting COVID-19.
"After so many months of special protocols and heightened
precautions during the pandemic, there is a sense that hope is
here!" said Lucinda "Cindy" Baier, Brookdale's President and Chief
Executive Officer. "We are thrilled that Brookdale's COVID-19
vaccination program is off to an early start and pleased about the
level of enthusiasm within the Brookdale communities that hosted
clinics."
At Brookdale Charleston Gardens in Charleston, W.Va, instead of calling it a
clinic, the staff held a "COVID Vaccine Party" and those who
attended enjoyed cake and candy canes as well as receiving the
vaccine. The first resident to receive the vaccine there was
Elsie Atkins, who will turn 103 on
Christmas Day. She has been a resident since May, 2012.
At Brookdale Westlake Village in Westlake, Ohio, the local affiliates of CBS
and NBC interviewed the first resident to receive the vaccine
there, Frank Hoerrle, age 92.
He is a veteran and retired pipefitter, and has been at the
community since March of this year.
Residents at other Brookdale communities are eagerly awaiting
their turn. In Ohio, Colonel Edward
L. Menning, USAF, Retired – Assistant Surgeon General of
Veterinary Services, said, "This may be the only time in our lives
that we can each do one thing to help the world. Get
vaccinated to eradicate COVID-19!"
Brookdale is working with CVS Health through the federal
government's Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program to
provide vaccinations for residents and staff members, and is
grateful that government officials and legislators recognized the
importance of including senior living residents and associates as a
top priority for vaccination.
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
communities, with 726 communities in 44 states and the ability to
serve approximately 65,000 residents as of September 30, 2020. The Company also offers a
range of home health, hospice and outpatient therapy services to
over 17,000 patients as of that date. Brookdale's stock is traded
on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BKD.
Contact: Media Relations, 615-564-8666,
media.relations@brookdale.com
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