Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BKD) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Brookdale Senior Living Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BKD) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 18, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BKD
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Over the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding BKD
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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BKD: Is Brookdale Senior Living Inc. Halal?
Brookdale Senior Living Inc.
$10.12
-7.07%
Market Cap: 2.4B
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About Brookdale Senior Living Inc.
Brookdale Senior Living Inc., founded in 2005 and based in Brentwood, Tennessee, specializes in the ownership, operation, and management of senior residential communities across the United States. Its services are structured into three distinct divisions. The Independent Living division oversees properties that integrate both independent and assisted living units within a single community, primarily serving middle to upper-income seniors. The Assisted Living and Memory Care segment provides residential solutions through both multi-story and single-story properties, offering housing alongside 24-hour assistance with daily activities for residents. This segment also includes specialized memory care facilities for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Lastly, the Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) segment features properties that offer a comprehensive range of living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, designed to accommodate varying levels of physical ability and healthcare requirements. In addition to its proprietary portfolio, Brookdale also manages senior living communities on behalf of external clients. As of December 31, 2021, the company's extensive network included 347 owned communities, 299 leased facilities, and 33 communities managed for other organizations.
Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Medical - Care Facilities
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 176.8% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since Jun 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Jun 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.
Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.
