Unassociated Document

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Form S-3, No. 333-174766; and Forms S-8, No. 333-129877, No. 333-151969, No. 333-153126, No. 333-160164 and No. 333-160354) of Brookdale Senior Living Inc. of our reports dated February 28, 2012 with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Brookdale Senior Living Inc. and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Brookdale Senior Living Inc. included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2011.