Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE:BKD) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.25 per share for the third quarter of 2008. The $0.25 per share dividend is payable on October 17, 2008 to holders of record of Brookdale's common stock on October 10, 2008.

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is a leading owner and operator of senior living communities throughout the United States. The Company 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. Currently the Company owns and operates independent living, assisted living, and dementia-care communities and continuing care retirement centers, with 550 communities in 35 states and the ability to serve approximately 52,000 residents.

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