Brookdale Names Nick Stengle As New Ceo

The nation’s largest senior living provider has a new CEO.

Brentwood, Tennessee-based Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) has named Nick Stengle as its new chief executive, effective Oct. 6, 2025. Stengle also will serve on Brookdale’s board of directors. Stengle comes to Brookdale from Gentiva, where he was president and COO. Gentiva provides hospice, palliative and home health services, with approximately 550 locations across 38 states.

Prior to Gentiva, Stengle was executive vice president and COO at Sunrise Senior Living, leading community operations, sales, marketing and clinical operations for the roughly 250 communities operated by the McLean, Virginia-based company.

Stengle now will be leading an even larger organization, with Brookdale’s portfolio encompassing more than 600 communities across 41 states. However, the company is aiming to reduce its portfolio to 550 communities by the middle of 2026 as part of a push to right size and increase the proportion of owned versus leased assets.

“I’ve long respected Brookdale as a leading senior living operator, and it is an honor to join this talented team,” Stengle stated in an Oct. 2 press release. “Brookdale has a strong foundation in place with compelling long-term growth drivers, and I believe the company is well positioned to extend its leadership position in the industry as we enter the next chapter and capitalize on attractive industry demographics. I look forward to building on the company’s recent success and to capturing the significant opportunities ahead to drive shareholder value.”

Stengle’s resume also includes 11 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, and positions with TPG Capital, HMSHost International, Marriott International and Boston Consulting Group.

Stengle succeeds Denise Warren, who has been serving as interim CEO since the departure of Cindy Baier in April 2025.

“While I have enjoyed my time as Interim CEO, I am confident Nick has the strategic acumen, vision, and leadership skills to build on our strong momentum at this pivotal point in Brookdale’s history,” Warren stated in the press release. “His impressive track record of driving durable operational performance while building a culture of teamwork, excellence, and accountability uniquely positions him to ensure the company thrives by continuing to provide high quality care and experiences for our residents and our associates, with emphasis on growing our adjusted EBITDA and unlocking the significant amount of intrinsic value in Brookdale.”

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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