Month: June 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) reported today its consolidated occupancy for May 2025.

May 2025 Observations:

• May consolidated weighted average occupancy grew 190 basis points year-over-year and 20 basis points sequentially to 80.0%, achieving a critical milestone for the consolidated portfolio.
• Driven by strong move-in volume and disciplined sales execution, May same community weighted average occupancy was 80.6%, also increasing 20 basis points sequentially compared to April.
• May same community month end occupancy grew 50 basis points sequentially to 82.1%, achieving the highest month end sequential increase in the last nine months.
• Second quarter-to-date consolidated weighted average occupancy of 79.9% represents a 60 basis point sequential occupancy increase from the full first quarter; May 2025 month end occupancy growth accelerated to 50 basis points sequentially from April compared to 30 basis points in the prior year period.

About Brookdale Senior Living
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is the nation’s premier operator of senior living communities. With 647 communities across 41 states and the ability to serve approximately 58,000 residents as of March 31, 2025, Brookdale is committed to its mission of enriching the lives of seniors through compassionate care, clinical expertise, and exceptional service. The Company, through its affiliates, operates independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities, offering tailored solutions that help empower seniors to live with dignity, connection, and purpose. Leveraging deep expertise in healthcare, hospitality, and real estate, Brookdale creates opportunities for wellness, personal growth, and meaningful relationships in settings that feel like home. Guided by its four cornerstones of passion, courage, partnership, and trust, Brookdale is committed to delivering exceptional value and redefining senior living for a brighter, healthier future. Brookdale’s stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BKD. For more information, visit brookdale.com or connect with Brookdale on Facebook or YouTube.

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The development has committed to hiring local union workers through three-trade agreement, will bring hundreds of jobs and millions in tax revenue to support local economy

BUCYRUS, Ohio, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Wombat Solar, a new solar development proposed in Crawford County, took a significant step backward today as Crawford County Commissioners voted to ban all solar development. This decision was made despite the wishes of other local policymakers and residents who would benefit from the project. Over a hundred members of the public were in attendance, including Ohio LECET, and those speaking in favor of the project outnumbered those opposed by more than three to one. The project, projected to be 400 megawatts, promises substantial economic benefits to Crawford County, including millions in new tax revenue for schools and infrastructure and hundreds of good-paying union jobs. In issuing their decision, the commissioners gave no explanation.

“Wombat Solar represents a major commitment to Crawford County’s working families, and we are proud to partner with the other leading trade associations through a three-trade agreement to bring good-paying union jobs to this community,” said Brian McPeek, business manager of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 688. “Wombat Solar’s development will allow our workers to stay in their community and raise their families here instead of having to leave for opportunities elsewhere. It’s frustrating to see politicians trying to take this away from us.”

Wombat Solar has signed the Ohio Three Trades Solar Agreement, which unites the IBEW, the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), and the Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA). This agreement sets industry standards for renewable energy projects, prioritizing safety, community benefits, and fair wages for workers.

“We’re not giving up. This decision makes it harder for Wombat to succeed, but it doesn’t stop our support. We’ll keep fighting for this project and others like it, because they give our community a better chance at building long-term stability for our members and their families,” said Kip Siesel, business representative for IUOE Local 18. “Our message to local leaders is simple: make it easier, not harder, for working people to thrive.”

Opportunities from this development are already being demonstrated through preliminary development jobs and donations to area schools and programs. If completed, Wombat Solar would generate millions of dollars annually in tax revenue, easily becoming the largest taxpayer in the county.

“Wombat Solar gives us a chance to build the kind of future that lets our community stay strong and self-reliant. It means our members can earn a good living without leaving town. And it means our kids can look ahead and actually see a life for themselves right here,” says Jeff Sellers, business manager of LiUNA Local 1216. “That’s the kind of future we believe in, where we keep what we love about Crawford County and build it together.”

Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 1216
Laborers’ Local 1216 builds and maintains the infrastructure that supports its local community – from roads, bridges, sewers, and sidewalks to transportation systems and towering buildings. Its members are a skilled and experienced union workforce trained to work safely in the construction and energy industries. liuna1216.org/

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 688
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 688 is a leader in electrical safety, technology, and training and represents IBEW members throughout North Central Ohio. Its members work in various fields, including utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads, and government. ibew688.org/

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18
The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 18, represents operating engineers who build roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure throughout Ohio. Its engineers work as heavy equipment operators running cranes, dozers, front loaders, and other critical construction machinery. Their team also consists of stationary engineers who operate and maintain buildings and industrial complexes. oe18.org/

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SOURCE Ohio LECET