Brookdale Senior Living Earns Certified Most Loved Workplace® Recognition

Brookdale Senior Living has received the Most Loved Workplace® Certification from the Best Practice Institute. This certification is awarded to organizations where employees show high levels of positive sentiment, shared values, and an emotional connection to their work, as assessed by the Love of Workplace Index® (LOWI) framework.

The company emphasizes the importance of a supportive work environment for its associates, which aligns with its mission to provide quality care for residents. Brookdale aims to enrich the lives of those it serves through compassion, respect, excellence, and integrity, believing that a positive workplace contributes to meaningful relationships and wellness for its residents and their families.

Nick Stengle, Brookdale's Chief Executive Officer, stated that the certification reflects the dedication of the associates and the culture they are building together. He emphasized the commitment to fostering an environment where associates feel empowered to perform their best, which ultimately enhances the quality of service provided to residents.

The recognition highlights Brookdale's focus on workplace culture and associate experience in the past year. The organization has worked to enhance trust, accountability, and support among its associates, according to Jaclyn Pritchett, the company's Chief Human Resources Officer. Pritchett noted that investing in employees is crucial for the company's success in maintaining quality care.

Most Loved Workplace® certification is achieved through an assessment based on five SPARK dimensions: Systemic Collaboration, Positive Vision of the Future, Alignment of Values, Respect, and Killer Achievement. Louis Carter, CEO and Founder of Best Practice Institute, remarked that true distinctions between organizations arise from the emotional connections employees feel toward their work and colleagues, contributing to a competitive advantage in the industry.

Brookdale Senior Living operates 541 communities across 41 states and serves approximately 46,000 residents. The organization provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities, aiming to empower seniors to live with dignity and purpose. Brookdale trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BKD.