Brookdale

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is the largest senior living provider in the United States, with around 1,000 communities nationwide. Founded in 2005 and based in Brentwood, Tennessee, the company offers a range of senior care services tailored to different levels of independence and medical needs. Brookdale operates through three main segments: Independent Living, which provides maintenance-free lifestyles for seniors; Assisted Living and Memory Care, offering 24/7 assistance and specialized care for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia; and Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), which support evolving health needs with various care options. The company also provides short-term rehabilitation, respite care, and home health services. With approximately 36,000 employees, Brookdale serves seniors aged 65 and older, focusing on middle-to-upper-income demographics. The company is committed to a mission-driven approach to senior care, ensuring quality support for its residents across nearly all U.S. states.

Hospital & Health Care Brentwood, United States ~5,829 employees NASDAQ: BKD

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Employees
5,829
+0.1% in the 3 months to Apr 2025
Revenue / employee
$535K
Revenue ~$3.1B
Stock
BKD
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
8.8%
Tech: 4.2%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
1,084
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Brookdale went from 5,761 employees in May 2023 to 5,829 in Apr 2025. Nov 2024 to Apr 2025: 128 people joined, 117 left.

Headcount data through Apr 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other3,965
Sales876
Operations341
Marketing322
HR122
Finance95
Engineering74
Success21

Salaries at Brookdale

All salaries

6 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering2
Finance1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 1 filings.

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Brookdale FAQ

How many employees does Brookdale have?

Brookdale has about 5,829 employees, up 0.1% over the 3 months to Apr 2025.

Does Brookdale sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Brookdale filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Engineering role.

What is Brookdale's revenue per employee?

Brookdale makes about $535K in revenue per employee, based on $3.12B annual revenue and 5,829 employees.

How much does Brookdale pay?

6figr has 6 salary profiles for Brookdale in the US and 1 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Brookdale salaries page. See Brookdale salaries in the US

Is Brookdale a public company?

Yes. Brookdale is publicly traded under the ticker BKD on NASDAQ.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.