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Francie Nagy
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Brookdale Announces Common Stock Dividend of $0.35

Per Share for the Second Quarter

 

Chicago, IL. June 15, 2006 – Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.35 per share for the quarter ending June 30, 2006. The $0.35 per share dividend is payable on July 17, 2006 to holders of record of Brookdale’s common stock on June 30, 2006.

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is a leading owner and operator of senior living facilities throughout the United States. Brookdale is committed to providing an exceptional living experience through properties that are designed, purpose-built, and operated to provide the highest-quality service, care and living accommodations for residents. Brookdale owns and operates independent, assisted and dementia-care facilities, with a total of 450 facilities in 32 states and the ability to serve over 34,000 residents.

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