Brookdale to buy 30 Welltower — leased senior living communities for $290 million

Brookdale Senior Living completed the $157 million purchase of 17 formerly leased communities, eliminating about $11 million of 2027 cash rent. Signed a definitive agreement to buy 30 Welltower-leased communities for $290 million, cutting 2027 cash rent by about $17.8 million. Deal expected to close in Q4 2026, funded with cash on hand and non-recourse mortgage debt. Transaction lifts owned share of consolidated units to nearly 80% and is expected to increase adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow. Welltower lease on 39 communities would extend to June 2036, adding a fair market value purchase option exercisable anytime, with a 6.5% yield floor. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Brookdale Senior Living Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via (Ref. ID: 202610131615PR_NEWS_USPR_____NY70311) on October 13, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C) Copyri