Over the brook and through the dale to grandmother's house we go! Brookdale Senior Living operates assisted and independent living centers and retirement communities for middle- and upper-income elderly clients. Brookdale has approximately 1,000 facilities offering more than 347,000 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units in 47 states. Services for its residents include meals, 24-hour emergency response, housekeeping, concierge services, transportation, and recreational activities. Brookdale's continuing care retirement centers include skilled nursing units that serve Alzheimer's patients and others who require ongoing care. The company also owns eldercare company Emeritus Corporation.