Brookdale Senior Living recognized as a 'Best Pet Workplace'

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (March 24, 2026)- Brookdale Senior Living, the nation's largest operator of senior living communities, has been named a "Best Pet Workplace" by WUF World, an organization dedicated to celebrating the human-animal bond. The certification signifies Brookdale's commitment to pets as a central part of resident and associate life. Brookdale is the first senior living operator to receive this designation.

"Pets bring joy, comfort, love, and companionship to our residents and associates every day," said Brookdale Chief Executive Officer Nick Stengle. "They are an important part of the experience at Brookdale. Extending this philosophy to our Community Support Center team through the Best Pet Workplace certification is a significant milestone in our industry. We believe supporting the well-being of our associates ultimately enhances the high level of care and compassion we deliver to residents and their families every day."

Brookdale earned this recognition in part for the pet-friendly environments across its communities, where many residents live with their pets, often enjoy visits from therapy animals, and utilize dog walking services where Brookdale at Home is available.

Community Support Center associates can now bring their dogs to work, fostering connections and strengthening workplace culture. The Best Pet Workplace certification provides structured guidelines to help ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for associates and their pets. The company also supports pet parents with benefits such as pet insurance that includes virtual veterinary visits.

"Our goal at Brookdale is to create places to live and work where residents and associates feel truly supported," Brookdale's Chief Human Resources Officer Jaclyn Pritchett said. "The Best Pet Workplace certification provides us with a valuable framework to have dogs in our offices and communities nationwide. We're excited about the positive impact this will have on engagement, collaboration, and overall well-being. We look forward to experiencing the strong and loving bonds between associates and their dogs firsthand."

"We are proud to collaborate with Brookdale Senior Living, whose leadership recognizes the power of the human-animal bond to strengthen workplace culture," WUF Co-Founder and CEO Clinton Misamore said. "By formally integrating pet-inclusive practices, Brookdale is setting a new standard for connection, belonging, and employee and resident experience in senior living."

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