Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Brookdale Senior Living Inc. on November 17, 2025. The filing discloses a significant executive leadership appointment and related compensatory arrangements effective December 1, 2025.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on personnel changes and compensation terms.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the appointment of Mary Sue Patchett as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective December 1, 2025. Ms. Patchett, age 62, rejoined the company in August 2025 and served as Interim Executive Vice President – Community & Field Operations since September 2025. She previously held senior leadership roles at the company from 2011 to 2021.
Guidance, Outlook, and Compensation Details
The filing details the compensation package approved by the Compensation Committee for Ms. Patchett, effective December 1, 2025:
- Base Salary: $530,000 annually.
- Cash Incentive: Eligibility for the annual cash incentive program with a target bonus of 80% of base salary.
- Long-Term Incentives (2026): Eligibility for awards under the 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan with a target grant value of $800,000 for 2026 service, plus prorated awards of $67,945 for December 2025 service.
- Severance and Indemnification: Participation in the Tier I Severance Pay Policy and execution of a standard Indemnification Agreement.
No specific financial guidance, outlook, or risk factors were disclosed in this report.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the effective date of the COO appointment (December 1, 2025) and the transition from interim status.
- Review the total potential compensation value, including the $800,000 target long-term incentive award.
- Confirm the terms of the Tier I Severance Pay Policy referenced in the August 7, 2025 Form 10-Q.
- Check for any subsequent press releases or filings regarding the performance metrics tied to the long-term incentive awards.