Sonida Senior Living (SNDA) 10-K 27 Feb 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 20, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	CSU
Entity Registrant Name	CAPITAL SENIOR LIVING CORP
Entity Central Index Key	1043000
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		29,110,006
Entity Public Float			$656.50

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$39,209	$13,611
Restricted cash	12,241	11,425
Accounts receivable, net	5,903	3,752
Accounts receivable from affiliates	5	416
Federal and state income taxes receivable		5,123
Deferred taxes	460	845
Assets held for sale	35,761
Property tax and insurance deposits	12,198	11,036
Prepaid expenses and other	6,797	6,605
Total current assets	112,574	52,813
Property and equipment, net	747,243	651,738
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures		1,010
Other assets, net	37,884	39,988
Total assets	897,701	745,549
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	2,540	3,813
Accounts payable to affiliates	7	1
Accrued expenses	32,154	29,321
Notes payable of assets held for sale	15,076
Current portion of notes payable	33,664	11,918
Current portion of deferred income	14,603	11,215
Current portion of capital lease and financing obligations	1,054	948
Federal and state income taxes payable	219
Customer deposits	1,499	1,489
Total current liabilities	100,816	58,705
Deferred income	15,949	18,021
Capital lease and financing obligations, net of current portion	40,016	41,093
Deferred taxes	460	845
Other long-term liabilities	1,426	1,559
Notes payable, net of current portion	597,860	467,376
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value: Authorized shares - 15,000; no shares issued or outstanding
Common stock, $.01 par value: Authorized shares - 65,000; issued and outstanding shares 29,097 and 28,845 in 2014 and 2013, respectively	294	292
Additional paid-in capital	151,069	143,721
Retained (deficit) earnings	-9,255	14,871
Treasury stock, at cost - 350 shares in 2014 and 2013	-934	-934
Total shareholders' equity	141,174	157,950
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$897,701	$745,549

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	15,000,000	15,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	65,000,000	65,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	29,097,000	28,845,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	29,097,000	28,845,000
Treasury stock, shares	350,000	350,000

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Revenues:
Resident and health care revenue	$380,400	$343,478	$304,848
Affiliated management services revenue	415	797	674
Community reimbursement revenue	3,110	6,087	5,014
Total revenues	383,925	350,362	310,536
Expenses:
Operating expenses (exclusive of facility lease expense and depreciation and amortization expense shown below)	230,495	207,744	182,286
General and administrative expenses	19,622	20,238	16,114
Facility lease expense	59,332	56,986	55,144
Provision for bad debts	717	497	749
Stock-based compensation expense	7,262	4,322	2,444
Depreciation and amortization	49,487	43,238	35,130
Community reimbursement expense	3,110	6,087	5,014
Total expenses	370,025	339,112	296,881
Income from operations	13,900	11,250	13,655
Other income (expense):
Interest income	52	151	453
Interest expense	-31,261	-23,767	-18,022
Write-off of deferred loan costs and prepayment premiums	-7,968
Joint venture equity investment valuation gain	1,519
Gain (loss) on disposition of assets, net	784	1,454	-19
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated joint ventures, net	105	133	-217
Write-down of assets held for sale	-561
Other income	23	34
Loss before (provision) benefit for income taxes	-23,407	-10,745	-4,150
(Provision) benefit for income taxes	-719	-5,759	1,031
Net loss	-24,126	-16,504	-3,119
Per share data:
Basic net loss per share	($0.83)	($0.58)	($0.11)
Diluted net loss per share	($0.83)	($0.58)	($0.11)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	28,301	27,815	27,349
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	28,301	27,815	27,349
Comprehensive loss	($24,126)	($16,504)	($3,119)

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$169,141	$280	$135,301	$34,494	($934)
Beginning Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2011		27,699,000
Exercise of stock options	159		159
Exercise of stock options, Shares	19,170	19,000
Restricted stock awards	6	6
Restricted stock awards, Shares		500,000
Stock-based compensation	2,444		2,444
Excess tax benefits on stock options exercised	-37		-37
Net loss	-3,119			-3,119
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	168,594	286	137,867	31,375	-934
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2012		28,218,000
Exercise of stock options	3,159	2	3,157
Exercise of stock options, Shares	246,930	247,000
Restricted stock awards	4	4
Restricted stock awards, Shares		380,000
Stock-based compensation	4,322		4,322
Excess tax benefits on stock options exercised	-1,625		-1,625
Net loss	-16,504			-16,504
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	157,950	292	143,721	14,871	-934
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2013		28,845,000
Exercise of stock options	168		168
Exercise of stock options, Shares	13,000	13,000
Restricted stock awards	2	2
Restricted stock awards, Shares		239,000
Stock-based compensation	7,262		7,262
Excess tax benefits on stock options exercised	-82		-82
Net loss	-24,126			-24,126
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$141,174	$294	$151,069	($9,255)	($934)
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2014		29,097,000

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating Activities
Net loss	($24,126)	($16,504)	($3,119)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	49,487	43,238	35,130
Amortization of deferred financing charges	1,361	1,100	788
Amortization of deferred lease costs and lease intangibles	1,230	1,164	753
Deferred income	1,316	1,053	-1,816
Deferred income taxes		10,793	-3,532
Write-off of deferred loan costs and prepayment premiums	7,968
Joint venture equity investment valuation gain	-1,519
(Gain) Loss on disposition of assets, net	-784	-1,454	19
Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated joint ventures, net	-105	-133	217
Write-down of assets held for sale	561
Provision for bad debts	717	497	749
Stock-based compensation expense	7,262	4,322	2,444
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	-2,868	980	-1,452
Accounts receivable from affiliates	411	337	-45
Property tax and insurance deposits	-1,162	406	-47
Prepaid expenses and other	-192	-1,847	1,310
Other assets	-163	-1,745	3,721
Accounts payable	-1,267	-3,166	4,369
Accrued expenses	2,833	4,876	5,359
Federal and state income taxes receivable/payable	5,342	-1,222	1,537
Customer deposits	10	-51	10
Net cash provided by operating activities	46,312	42,644	46,395
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures	-18,742	-13,562	-12,302
Cash paid for acquisitions	-160,105	-150,391	-178,110
Proceeds from SHPIII/CSL Transaction	2,532
Proceeds from disposition of assets	796	1,460	19
Contributions to joint ventures			-243
Distributions from joint ventures	102	197	21
Net cash used in investing activities	-175,417	-162,296	-190,615
Financing Activities
Proceeds from notes payable	300,820	140,237	160,413
Repayments of notes payable	-140,950	-23,539	-15,900
Cash payments for capital lease and financing obligations	-971	-871	-499
Increase in restricted cash	-816	-1,246	-1,077
Cash proceeds from the issuance of common stock	170	3,163	165
Excess tax benefits on stock options exercised	-82	-1,625	-37
Deferred financing charges paid	-3,468	-1,593	-2,391
Net cash provided by financing activities	154,703	114,526	140,674
Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	25,598	-5,126	-3,546
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	13,611	18,737	22,283
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	39,209	13,611	18,737
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest	28,856	21,953	16,620
Income taxes	724	702	4,719
Non-cash operating, investing, and financing activities:
Intangible assets acquired through capital lease and financing obligations			11,794
Property and equipment acquired through capital lease and financing obligations			13,243
Notes payable assumed through capital lease and financing obligations			18,293
Notes payable assumed through acquisitions			$3,240

Organization

Organization	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Organization	1	Organization
	Capital Senior Living Corporation, a Delaware corporation (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”), is one of the largest operators of senior living communities in the United States in terms of resident capacity. The Company owns, operates, develops and manages senior living communities throughout the United States. As of December 31, 2014, the Company operated 117 senior living communities in 26 states with an aggregate capacity of approximately 15,200 residents, including 67 senior living communities which the Company owned and 50 senior living communities that the Company leased. As of December 31, 2014, the Company also operated one home care agency. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Capital Senior Living Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company accounts for significant investments in unconsolidated companies, in which the Company has significant influence, using the equity method of accounting.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	2	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
	The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition to be cash equivalents. The Company has deposits in banks that exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits. Management believes that credit risk related to these deposits is minimal. Restricted cash consists of deposits required by certain lenders as collateral pursuant to letters of credit. The deposit must remain so long as the letter of credit is outstanding which is subject to renewal annually.
	Long-Lived Assets
	Property and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. At each balance sheet date, the Company reviews the carrying value of its property and equipment to determine if facts and circumstances suggest that they may be impaired or that the depreciation period may need to be changed. The Company considers internal factors such as net operating losses along with external factors relating to each asset, including contract changes, local market developments, and other publicly available information. The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when the anticipated undiscounted cash flows from such asset is separately identifiable and is less than its carrying value. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount the carrying value exceeds the fair market value, generally based on discounted cash flows, of the long-lived asset. The Company does not believe there are any indicators of impairment that would require an adjustment to the carrying value of the property and equipment or their remaining useful lives as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	Assets Held for Sale
	Assets are classified as held for sale when the Company has determined all of the held-for-sale criteria have been met. The Company determines the fair value, net of costs of disposal, of an asset on the date the asset is categorized as held for sale, and the asset is recorded at the lower of its fair value, net of cost of disposal, or carrying value on that date. The Company periodically reevaluates assets held for sale to determine if the assets are still recorded at the lower of fair value, net of cost of disposal, or carrying value. The fair values are generally determined based on market rates, industry trends and recent comparable sales transactions. The actual sales price of these assets could differ significantly from the Company’s estimates.
	During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company classified four senior living communities as held for sale and determined the assets had an aggregate fair value, net of cost of disposal, that exceeded the carrying values, using level 2 inputs as defined in the accounting standards codification, and a remeasurement write-down of approximately $0.6 million was recorded to adjust the carrying values of the assets held for sale to $35.8 million at December 31, 2014. The four senior living communities were sold during the first quarter of fiscal 2015 in a single transaction for its carrying value. At December 31, 2013, amounts reported for property and equipment, net, included $37.5 million in assets and notes payable included $14.8 million in debt, of which $0.5 million was current debt, related to assets classified as held for sale by the Company during fiscal 2014.
	Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
	The Company accounted for its investments in unconsolidated joint ventures under the equity method of accounting. The Company had not consolidated these joint venture interests because the Company had concluded that the other member of each joint venture had substantive kick-out rights or substantive participating rights. Under the equity method of accounting, the Company recorded its investments in the unconsolidated joint ventures at cost and adjusted such investments for its share of the earnings and losses of the joint ventures. On June 30, 2014, the Company acquired 100% of the member interests in these joint ventures. For additional information refer to Note 4, “Acquisitions.”
	Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
	The Company had no material off-balance sheet arrangements at December 31, 2014.
	Income Taxes
	Income taxes are computed using the asset and liability method and current income taxes are recorded based on amounts refundable or payable in the current year. Deferred income taxes are recorded based on the estimated future tax effects of loss carryforwards and temporary differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates that are expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which we expect those carryforwards and temporary differences to be recovered or settled. Management regularly evaluates the future realization of deferred tax assets and provides a valuation allowance, if considered necessary, based on such evaluation. As part of the evaluation, management has evaluated taxable income in carryback years, future reversals of taxable temporary differences, feasible tax planning strategies, and future expectations of income.
	The Company evaluates uncertain tax positions through consideration of accounting and reporting guidance on criteria, measurement, derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition that is intended to provide better financial-statement comparability among different companies. The Company is required to recognize a tax benefit in its financial statements for an uncertain tax position only if management’s assessment is that its position is “more likely than not” (i.e., a greater than 50 percent likelihood) to be upheld on audit based only on the technical merits of the tax position. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest related to unrecognized tax benefits as interest expense and penalties as income tax expense.
	Revenue Recognition
	Resident and health care revenue is recognized at estimated net realizable amounts, based on historical experiences, due from residents in the period in which the rental and other services are provided. Additionally, substantially all community fees received from residents are non-refundable and are recorded initially by the Company as deferred revenue. The deferred amounts are amortized over the respective residents’ initial lease term which is consistent with the contractual obligation associated with the estimated stay of the resident.
	Revenues from the Medicare and Medicaid programs accounted for approximately 4% of the Company’s revenue in each of fiscal 2014 and 2013 and 5% of the Company’s revenue in fiscal 2012. During fiscal 2014, 30 of the Company’s communities were providers of services under the Medicaid program. Accordingly, these communities were entitled to reimbursement under the foregoing program at established rates that were lower than private pay rates. Patient service revenue for Medicaid patients was recorded at the reimbursement rates as the rates were set prospectively by the applicable state upon the filing of an annual cost report. None of the Company’s communities were providers of services under the Medicare program during fiscal 2014.
	Laws and regulations governing the Medicare and Medicaid programs are complex and subject to interpretation. The Company believes that it is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and is not aware of any pending or threatened investigations involving allegations of potential wrongdoing. While no such regulatory inquiries have been made, compliance with such laws and regulations can be subject to future government review and interpretation as well as significant regulatory action including fines, penalties, and exclusion from the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
	Management services revenue was recognized when earned and related to the Company providing certain management and administrative support services under management contracts which were terminated when the Company acquired 100% of the member interests in its unconsolidated joint ventures on June 30, 2014.
	Community reimbursement revenue is comprised of reimbursable expenses from the non-consolidated communities that the Company operated under long-term management agreements, which were terminated when the Company acquired 100% of the member interests in its unconsolidated joint ventures on June 30, 2014.
	Lease Accounting
	The Company determines whether to account for its leases as operating, capital or financing leases depending on the underlying terms of the lease agreement. This determination of classification is complex and requires significant judgment relating to certain information, including the estimated fair value and remaining economic life of the community, the Company’s cost of funds, minimum lease payments and other lease terms. The lease rates under the Company’s lease agreements are subject to certain conditional escalation clauses which are recognized when probable or incurred and are based on changes in the consumer price index or certain operational performance measures. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company leased 50 communities, 48 of which the Company classified as operating leases and two of which the Company classified as capital lease and financing obligations. The Company incurs lease acquisition costs and amortizes these costs over the term of the lease agreement. Certain leases entered into by the Company qualified as sale/leaseback transactions, and as such, any related gains have been deferred and are being amortized over the respective lease term.
	Facility lease expense in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive loss includes rent expense plus amortization expense relating to leasehold acquisition costs offset by the amortization of deferred gains and lease incentives.
	Credit Risk and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	The Company’s resident receivables are generally due within 30 days from the date billed. Accounts receivable are reported net of an allowance for doubtful accounts, and represent the Company’s estimate of the amount that ultimately will be collected. The adequacy of the Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts is reviewed on an ongoing basis, using historical payment trends, write-off experience, analyses of receivable portfolios by payor source and aging of receivables, as well as a review of specific accounts, and adjustments are made to the allowance as necessary. Credit losses on resident receivables have historically been within management’s estimates, and management believes that the allowance for doubtful accounts adequately provides for expected losses.
	Employee Health and Dental Benefits and Insurance Reserves
	The Company offers certain full-time employees an option to participate in its health and dental plans. The Company is self-insured up to certain limits and is insured if claims in excess of these limits are incurred. The cost of employee health and dental benefits, net of employee contributions, is shared between the corporate office and the senior living communities based on the respective number of plan participants. Funds collected are used to pay the actual program costs, including estimated annual claims, third-party administrative fees, network provider fees, communication costs, and other related administrative costs incurred by the plans. Claims are paid as they are submitted to the Company’s third-party administrator. The Company records a liability for outstanding claims and claims that have been incurred but not yet reported. This liability is based on the historical claim reporting lag and payment trends of health insurance claims. Management believes that the liability for outstanding losses and expenses is adequate to cover the ultimate cost of losses and expenses incurred at December 31, 2014; however, actual claims and expenses may differ. Any subsequent changes in estimates are recorded in the period in which they are determined.
	The Company uses a combination of insurance and self-insurance for workers’ compensation. Determining the reserve for workers’ compensation losses and costs that the Company has incurred as of the end of a reporting period involves significant judgments based on projected future events, including potential settlements for pending claims, known incidents which may result in claims, estimates of incurred but not yet reported claims, changes in insurance premiums, estimated litigation costs and other factors. The Company regularly adjusts these estimates to reflect changes in the foregoing factors. However, since this reserve is based on estimates, the actual expenses incurred may differ from the amounts reserved. Any subsequent changes in estimates are recorded in the period in which they are determined.
	Advertising
	Advertising is expensed as incurred. Advertising expenses for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 were $12.7 million, $10.5 million, and $9.6 million, respectively, and are included as a component of operating expenses within the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.
	Net loss Per Share
	Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss remaining after allocation to unvested restricted shares by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Potentially dilutive securities consist of unvested restricted shares and shares that could be issued under outstanding stock options. Potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the computation of net loss per common share if their effect is antidilutive.
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share (in thousands, except for per share amounts):
			Year Ended December 31,
			2014			2013			2012
	Net loss		$	(24,126	)	$	(16,504	)	$	(3,119	)
	Net loss allocated to unvested restricted shares			(598	)		(513	)		(90	)
	Undistributed net loss allocated to common shares		$	(23,528	)	$	(15,991	)	$	(3,029	)
	Weighted average shares outstanding — basic			28,301			27,815			27,349
	Effects of dilutive securities:
	Employee equity compensation plans			—			—			—
	Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted			28,301			27,815			27,349
	Basic net loss per share		$	(0.83	)	$	(0.58	)	$	(0.11	)
	Diluted net loss per share		$	(0.83	)	$	(0.58	)	$	(0.11	)
	Awards of unvested restricted stock representing approximately 0.7 million, 0.9 million, and 0.8 million shares were outstanding for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, and were included in the computation of allocable net loss.
	Treasury Stock
	The Company accounts for treasury stock under the cost method and includes treasury stock as a component of shareholders’ equity.
	Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company recognizes compensation expense for share-based payment awards to certain employees and directors, including grants of stock options and awards of restricted stock, in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss based on their fair values.
	On May 8, 2007, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2007 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan for Capital Senior Living Corporation (the “2007 Plan”) which provides for, among other things, the grant of restricted stock awards and stock options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock. The 2007 Plan authorizes the Company to issue up to 2.6 million shares of common stock and the Company has reserved 0.3 million shares of common stock for future issuance pursuant to awards under the 2007 Plan. Effective May 8, 2007, the 1997 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan (as amended, the “1997 Plan”) was terminated and no additional shares will be granted under the 1997 Plan. The Company has reserved 0.3 million shares of common stock for future issuance upon the exercise of outstanding stock options pursuant to the 1997 Plan.
	Segment Information
	The Company evaluates the performance and allocates resources of its senior living facilities based on current operations and market assessments on a property-by-property basis. The Company does not have a concentration of operations geographically or by product or service as its management functions are integrated at the property level. The Company has determined that all of its operating units meet the criteria in ASC 280 to be aggregated into one reporting segment. As such, the Company operates in one segment.
	Recently Issued Accounting Guidance
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2014-09 affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets. Under ASU 2014-09, an entity will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects what it expects in exchange for the goods or services. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
	In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. ASU 2014-08 raises the threshold for a disposal to qualify as a discontinued operation and requires new and expanded disclosures of both discontinued operations and certain other disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation. The guidance provided in ASU 2014-08 is applied prospectively and is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2014; however, early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2014-08 as of October 1, 2014, and incorporated the provisions of this update to its consolidated financial statements upon adoption. As a result of adoption of ASU 2014-08, results of operations for assets that are classified as held for sale or disposed of in the ordinary course of business on or subsequent to the date of adoption, would generally be included in continuing operations of the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, to the extent such disposals did not meet the criteria for classification of a discontinued operation as described above. Additionally, any gain or loss on sale of assets that does not meet the criteria for classification as a discontinued operation would be included in income from continuing operations within the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The adoption of ASU 2014-08 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
	Use of Estimates and Critical Accounting Policies
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the accompanying financial statements and related footnotes. Management bases its estimates and assumptions on historical experience, observance of industry trends and various other sources of information and factors, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Critical accounting policies are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, and potentially could result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. The Company believes revenue recognition, credit risk and allowance for doubtful accounts, investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, leases, employee health and dental benefits and insurance reserves, long-lived assets, assets held for sale, and income taxes are its most critical accounting policies and require management’s most difficult, subjective and complex judgments.

Transactions_with_Affiliates

Transactions with Affiliates	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Transactions with Affiliates	3	Transactions with Affiliates
	As discussed below, the Company was party to a series of property management agreements (the “SHPIII/CSL Management Agreements”) with three joint ventures (collectively “SHPIII/CSL”) owned 90% by Seniors Housing Partners III, LP (“SHPIII”), a fund managed by Prudential Investment Management, Inc. (“Prudential Investment”) and 10% by the Company, which collectively owned and operated three senior living communities. The SHPIII/CSL Management Agreements were for initial terms of ten years from the date the certificate of occupancy was issued and extended until various dates through January 2019. The SHPIII/CSL Management Agreements generally provided for management fees of 5% of gross revenue plus reimbursement for costs and expenses related to the communities. On June 30, 2014, the Company acquired 100% of the member interests in these joint ventures. For additional information refer to Note 4, “Acquisitions.”
	In May 2007, the Company and SHPIII formed SHPIII/CSL Miami, LLC (“SHPIII/CSL Miami”) to develop a senior housing community in Miamisburg, Ohio. Under the joint venture and related agreements, the Company earns development and management fees and may receive incentive distributions. The senior housing community currently consists of 100 independent living units and 49 assisted living units and opened in August 2008. The Company contributed $0.8 million to SHPIII/CSL Miami for its 10% interest and accounts for its investment in SHPIII/CSL Miami under the equity method of accounting.
	In November 2007, the Company and SHPIII formed SHPIII/CSL Richmond Heights, LLC (“SHPIII/CSL Richmond Heights”) to develop a senior housing community in Richmond Heights, Ohio. Under the joint venture and related agreements, the Company earns development and management fees and may receive incentive distributions. The senior housing community currently consists of 68 independent living units and 80 assisted living units and opened in April 2009. The Company contributed $0.8 million to SHPIII/CSL Richmond Heights for its 10% interest and accounts for its investment in SHPIII/CSL Richmond Heights under the equity method of accounting. The Company contributed land to SHP III/CSL Richmond Heights as a capital contribution during formation of the joint venture in November 2007 resulting in a $0.2 million gain to the Company. The gain had been deferred when the land was initially contributed to SHP III/CSL Richmond Heights due to the continuing involvement of the Company as a result of a development agreement guarantee. The Company met the breakeven requirements of the development agreement guarantee during the third quarter of fiscal 2011 resulting in full satisfaction and termination of the guarantee and recognition of the deferred gain as a component of gain on disposition of assets, net, within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.
	In December 2007, the Company and SHPIII formed SHPIII/CSL Levis Commons, LLC (“SHPIII/CSL Levis Commons”) to develop a senior housing community near Toledo, Ohio. Under the joint venture and related agreements, the Company earns development and management fees and may receive incentive distributions. The senior housing community currently consists of 90 independent living units and 56 assisted living units and opened in April 2009. The Company contributed $0.8 million to SHPIII/CSL Levis Commons for its 10% interest and accounts for its investment in SHPIII/CSL Levis Commons under the equity method of accounting.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	4	Acquisitions
	Fiscal 2014
	Effective December 17, 2014, the Company closed the acquisition of one senior living community located in Canton, Georgia, for approximately $14.6 million (the “Canton Transaction”). The community consists of 49 assisted living units. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in transaction costs related to this acquisition which have been included in general and administrative expenses within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The Company obtained financing from Fannie Mae for approximately $10.4 million of the acquisition price at a fixed interest rate of 4.50% with a 10-year term, with the balance of the acquisition price paid from the Company’s existing cash resources.
	Effective August 27, 2014, the Company closed the acquisition of one senior living community located in Plymouth, Wisconsin, for $13.5 million (the “Plymouth Transaction”). The community consists of 69 assisted living units. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in transaction costs related to this acquisition which have been included in general and administrative expenses within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The Company obtained financing from Fannie Mae for approximately $10.4 million of the acquisition price at a fixed interest rate of 4.70% with a 10-year term with the balance of the acquisition price paid from the Company’s existing cash resources.
	Effective August 4, 2014, the Company closed the acquisition of one senior living community located in Roanoke, Virginia, for approximately $16.8 million (the “Roanoke Transaction”). The community consists of 60 assisted living units and 34 independent living units. The Company incurred approximately $0.2 million in transaction costs related to this acquisition which have been included in general and administrative expenses within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The Company obtained financing from Fannie Mae for approximately $12.9 million of the acquisition price at a fixed interest rate of 4.59% with a 10-year term with the balance of the acquisition price paid from the Company’s existing cash resources.
	Effective August 4, 2014, the Company closed the acquisition of one senior living community located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for approximately $17.1 million (the “Oshkosh Transaction”). The community consists of 90 assisted living units. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in transaction costs related to this acquisition which have been included in general and administrative expenses within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The Company obtained financing from Fannie Mae for approximately $13.2 million of the acquisition price at a fixed interest rate of 4.59% with a 10-year term with the balance of the acquisition price paid from the Company’s existing cash resources.
	Effective June 30, 2014, the Company acquired 100% of the members’ equity interests in SHPIII/CSL Miami, LLC (“SHPIII/CSL Miami”), SHPIII/CSL Richmond Heights, LLC (“SHPIII/CSL Richmond Heights”), and SHPIII/CSL Levis Commons, LLC (“SHPIII/CSL Levis Commons”) for approximately $83.6 million (the “SHPIII/CSL Transaction”). Prior to the acquisition, SHP III, a fund managed by Prudential Investment maintained a 90% equity interest in each joint venture with the remaining 10% equity interest in each joint venture held by wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company. Based on the Company acquiring the remaining ownership interests of the joint ventures, the Company concluded the acquisition took the form of a “step-acquisition” or a “business combination achieved in stages.” Further, with the Company obtaining complete ownership of the joint ventures, the act of obtaining control triggered the application of the acquisition model in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, Business Combinations, which resulted in the equity ownership interest being remeasured at fair value and the acquired assets and assumed liabilities measured at their full fair values. The remeasurement fair value of the equity interests were determined based on the cash proceeds, including incentive distributions, received by the Company in accordance with each respective joint venture partnership agreement. Accordingly, the Company received cash proceeds of approximately $2.5 million and recognized a gain of approximately $1.5 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2014 which was reflected as a joint venture equity investment valuation gain within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.
	On June 30, 2014, in conjunction with the SHPIII/CSL Transaction, the Company obtained approximately $16.4 million of mortgage debt from Fannie Mae for the acquisition of SHPIII/CSL Miami. The new mortgage loan has a 10-year term with a fixed interest rate of 4.30% and the principal amortized over a 30-year term. The Company also obtained approximately $23.7 million of mortgage debt from Fannie Mae for the acquisition of SHPIII/CSL Richmond Heights. The new mortgage loan has a 10-year term with a fixed interest rate of 4.48% and the principal amortized over a 30-year term. The Company obtained interim, interest only, financing of $21.6 million from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo”) for the acquisition of SHPIII/CSL Levis Commons with a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.75% and a 24-month term. The balance of the acquisition price was paid from the Company’s existing cash resources. The Company incurred approximately $0.3 million in transaction costs related to this acquisition which have been included in general and administrative expenses within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.
	Effective March 26, 2014, the Company closed the acquisition of one senior living community located in Lambertville, Michigan, for $14.6 million (the “Aspen Grove Transaction”). The community consists of 78 assisted living units. The Company incurred approximately $0.2 million in transaction costs related to this acquisition which have been included in general and administrative expenses within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The Company obtained financing from Fannie Mae for $11.0 million of the acquisition price at a fixed interest rate of 5.43% with a 12-year term with the balance of the acquisition price paid from the Company’s existing cash resources.
	As a result of these acquisitions, the Company recorded additions to property and equipment of approximately $146.1 million and other assets of approximately $14.1 million, primarily consisting of in-place lease intangibles, within the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets which will be depreciated or amortized over the estimated useful lives. The purchase accounting for the fourth quarter 2014 acquisition is preliminary as it is subject to final valuation adjustments.
	During fiscal 2014, these acquisitions generated $16.6 million of revenue and $(4.6) million of losses before income taxes which are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive loss from the dates of acquisition. Losses before income taxes primarily result from the amortization of in-place lease intangibles associated with acquisitions during fiscal 2014 and 2013. The unaudited pro forma combined results of operations have been prepared as if the acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 2013, as follows (in thousands):
			December 31,
			2014			2013
	Total revenues		$	400,653		$	378,737
	Loss before income taxes		$	(15,655	)	$	(25,963	)
	The unaudited pro forma consolidated amounts are presented for informational purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the results of operations of the Company that would have actually resulted had the acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2013.
	Fiscal 2013
	Effective December 24, 2013, the Company closed the acquisition of three senior living communities located in Plainfield, Fort Wayne, and Charlestown, Indiana, for $57.0 million (the “Indiana Transaction”). The communities consist of 48 independent living units and 304 assisted living units. The Company incurred approximately $0.3 million in transaction costs related to this acquisition which have been included in general and administrative expenses within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The Company obtained financing from Fannie Mae for approximately $43.7 million of the acquisition price at fixed rates of 5.56% with 10-year terms with the balance of the acquisition price paid from the Company’s existing cash resources.
	Effective December 24, 2013, the Company closed the acquisition of one senior living community located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, for approximately $7.9 million (the “Dillon Pointe Transaction”). The community consists of 36 assisted living units. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in transaction costs related to this acquisition which have been included in general and administrative expenses within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The Company obtained financing from Fannie Mae for approximately $5.6 million of the acquisition price at a fixed rate of 5.56% with a 10-year term with the balance of the acquisition price paid from the Company’s existing cash resources.
	Effective October 31, 2013, the Company closed the acquisition of the acquisition of one senior living community located in Milford, Massachusetts, for approximately $15.8 million (the “Whitcomb House Transaction”). The community consists of 68 assisted living units. The Company incurred approximately $0.2 million in transaction costs related to this acquisition which have been included in general and administrative expenses within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The Company obtained financing from Fannie Mae for approximately $11.9 million of the acquisition price at a fixed rate of 5.38% with a 10-year term with the balance of the acquisition price paid from the Company’s existing cash resources.
	Effective October 23, 2013, the Company closed the acquisition of one senior living community located in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, for approximately $16.0 million (the “Fitchburg Transaction”). The community consists of 82 assisted living units. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in transaction costs related to this acquisition which have been included in general and administrative expenses within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The Company obtained financing from Fannie Mae for approximately $11.9 million of the acquisition price at a fixed rate of 5.50% with a 10-year term with the balance of the acquisition price paid from the Company’s existing cash resources.
	Effective September 30, 2013, the Company closed the acquisition of one senior living community located in Oakwood, Georgia, for approximately $11.8 million (the “Oakwood Transaction”). The community consists of 64 assisted living units. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in transaction costs related to this acquisition which have been included in general and administrative expenses within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The Company obtained interim financing from Berkadia for approximately $8.5 million of the acquisition price at a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 3.75% with a maturity date of October 10, 2015, with the balance of the acquisition price paid from the Company’s existing cash resources.
	Effective September 5, 2013, the Company closed the acquisition of one senior living community located in Middletown, Ohio, for $9.9 million (the “Middletown Transaction”). The community consists of 61 assisted living units. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in transaction costs related to this acquisition which have been included in general and administrative expenses within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The Company obtained financing from Fannie Mae for approximately $7.6 million of the acquisition price at a fixed interest rate of 5.93% with a 10-year term, with the balance of the acquisition price paid from the Company’s existing cash resources.
	Effective June 28, 2013, the Company closed the acquisition of one senior living community located in Greencastle, Indiana, for $6.3 million (the “Autumn Glen Transaction”). The community consists of 52 assisted living units. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in transaction costs related to this acquisition which have been included in general and administrative expenses within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The Company obtained interim financing from Berkadia for approximately $4.6 million of the acquisition price at a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 3.75% with a maturity date of July 10, 2015, with the balance of the acquisition price paid from the Company’s existing cash resources.
	Effective May 31, 2013, the Company closed the acquisition of one senior living community located in St. Joseph, Missouri, for $19.1 million (the “Vintage Transaction”). The community consists of 80 assisted living units and 22 independent living units. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in transaction costs related to this acquisition which have been included in general and administrative expenses within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The Company obtained financing from Fannie Mae for approximately $14.5 million of the acquisition price at a fixed interest rate of 5.30% with a 12-year term, with the balance of the acquisition price paid from the Company’s existing cash resources.
	Effective March 7, 2013, the Company closed the acquisition of one senior living community located in Elkhorn, Nebraska, for approximately $6.7 million (the “Elkhorn Transaction”). The community consists of 64 assisted living units. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in transaction costs related to this acquisition which have been included in general and administrative expenses within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The Company obtained financing from Fannie Mae for $4.0 million of the acquisition price at a fixed interest rate of 4.66% with a 10-year term, with the balance of the acquisition price paid from the Company’s existing cash resources.
	As a result of these acquisitions, the Company initially recorded additions to property and equipment of approximately $135.4 million and other assets, primarily consisting of in-place lease intangibles, of approximately $15.1 million within the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets which will be depreciated or amortized over the estimated useful lives. The purchase accounting for fourth quarter 2013 acquisitions was preliminary as it was subject to final valuation adjustments. During fiscal 2014, final valuation adjustments resulted in the Company reclassifying approximately $1.8 million from other assets to property and equipment and the 2013 Consolidated Balance Sheet has been recast to reflect the final purchase price allocations.
	During fiscal 2013, these acquisitions generated $8.0 million of revenue and $(2.2) million of losses before income taxes which are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss from the dates of acquisition. Losses before income taxes primarily result from the amortization of in-place lease intangibles associated with acquisitions during fiscal 2013 and 2012. The unaudited pro forma combined results of operations have been prepared as if the acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 2012, as follows (in thousands):
			December 31,
			2013			2012
	Total revenues		$	376,528		$	342,121
	Loss before income taxes		$	(4,466	)	$	(22,090	)
	The unaudited pro forma consolidated amounts are presented for informational purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the results of operations of the Company that would have actually resulted had the acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2012.

Property_and_Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	5	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment consists of the following (in thousands):
				December 31,
			Asset Lives	2014		2013
	Land			$	54,165	$	50,699
	Land improvements		5 to 20 years		12,790		10,386
	Buildings and building improvements		10 to 40 years		764,957		676,370
	Furniture and equipment		5 to 10 years		34,757		31,603
	Automobiles		5 to 7 years		3,829		3,437
	Leasehold improvements		-1		41,679		34,635
	Construction in progress		NA		1,520		268
					913,697		807,398
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization.				166,454		155,660
	Property and equipment, net			$	747,243	$	651,738
	-1	Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the useful life of the asset or the remaining lease term.
	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, furniture and equipment include $3.0 million and $2.9 million, respectively, of capitalized computer software development costs of which $2.8 million and $2.6 million, respectively, has been amortized and is included as a component of accumulated depreciation and amortization. During fiscal 2014, final valuation adjustments associated with 2013 senior living community acquisitions resulted in the Company reclassifying approximately $1.8 million from other assets to property and equipment and the 2013 Consolidated Balance Sheet has been recast to reflect the final purchase price allocations.
	Property and equipment includes $32.4 million of assets under capital lease in connection with the Ventas Lease Transaction, of which $12.8 million and $12.0 million has been amortized and is included as a component of accumulated depreciation and amortization at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	At December 31, 2014, property and equipment, net, excludes $35.8 million of assets classified as held for sale which are included in amounts previously reported at December 31, 2013, and total approximately $37.5 million.

Other_Assets

Other Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Assets	6	Other Assets
	Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):
			December 31,
			2014		2013
	Deferred loan costs, net		$	6,084	$	4,509
	Deferred lease costs, net			9,931		11,278
	Security and other deposits			11,324		12,012
	In-place lease intangibles, net			7,813		10,292
	Other			2,732		1,897
			$	37,884	$	39,988
	In connection with the Company’s acquisitions and certain lease transactions, subject to final valuation adjustments, the Company recorded additions to in-place lease intangibles in order to reflect the value associated with the resident operating leases acquired. In-place lease intangibles are being amortized over the estimated remaining useful life of the respective resident operating leases. The value of in-place leases includes lost revenue that would be realized if the resident operating leases were to be replaced by the Company. During fiscal 2014, final valuation adjustments associated with 2013 senior living community acquisitions resulted in the Company reclassifying approximately $1.8 million from other assets to property and equipment and the 2013 Consolidated Balance Sheet has been recast to reflect the final purchase price allocations.
	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had gross in-place lease intangibles of $60.6 million and $46.5 million, respectively, of which $52.8 million and $36.2 million, respectively, has been amortized. The unamortized balance at December 31, 2014 is expected to be fully amortized during fiscal 2015.

Accrued_Expenses

Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	7	Accrued Expenses
	Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands):
			December 31,
			2014		2013
	Accrued salaries, bonuses and related expenses		$	9,865	$	8,923
	Accrued property taxes			13,050		12,716
	Accrued interest			2,485		1,822
	Accrued health claims and workers comp			4,026		3,608
	Accrued professional fees			771		436
	Other			1,957		1,816
			$	32,154	$	29,321

Notes_Payable

Notes Payable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Notes Payable	8	Notes Payable
	Notes payable consists of the following (in thousands):
	Lender		Average		Net Book  Value		Interest			Maturity	Notes Payable
			Monthly		Of Collateral(1)		Rate			Date	December 31,
			Payment								2014		2013
	Freddie Mac		$	—	$	—		—		-6	$	—	$	93,765
	Freddie Mac			—		—		—		-6		—		19,742
	Freddie Mac			—		—		—		-7		—		8,629
	Fannie Mae			178		41,226		5.91		Jun-17		26,809		27,324
	Fannie Mae			28		31,076		4.47		Jun-17		5,372		5,467
	Fannie Mae			78		15,681		5.69		Aug-21		12,915		13,103
	Fannie Mae			26		5,624		4.97		Oct-21		4,582		4,657
	Fannie Mae			101		21,682		4.92		Oct-21		18,096		18,398
	Fannie Mae			117		24,660		4.92		November 2021		21,041		21,391
	Fannie Mae			27		5,774		4.38		Mar-22		5,132		5,224
	Fannie Mae			60		12,734		4.76		Apr-22		11,007		11,190
	Fannie Mae			135		28,778		4.69		Apr-22		25,026		25,448
	Fannie Mae			60		16,287		4.48		May-22		11,348		11,546
	Fannie Mae			144		34,829		4.34		Nov-22		27,970		28,455
	Fannie Mae			33		7,468		4.5		Nov-22		6,222		6,325
	Fannie Mae			84		19,060		4.32		Jan-23		16,460		16,744
	Fannie Mae			39		8,527		4.58		Jan-23		7,350		7,471
	Fannie Mae			85		19,311		4.66		Apr-23		15,967		16,221
	Fannie Mae			45		8,554		5.93		Oct-23		7,506		7,595
	Fannie Mae			67		14,578		5.5		Nov-23		11,686		11,837
	Fannie Mae			67		13,513		5.38		Nov-23		11,756		11,900
	Fannie Mae			282		57,301		5.56		Jan-24		48,722		49,292
	Fannie Mae			666		126,577		4.24		Jul-24		134,650		—
	Fannie Mae			120		28,724		4.48		Jul-24		23,572		—
	Fannie Mae			81		21,174		4.3		Jul-24		16,304		—
	Fannie Mae			134		30,083		4.59		September 2024		26,070		—
	Fannie Mae			54		11,941		4.7		Sep-24		10,357		—
	Fannie Mae			53		13,168		4.5		Jan-25		10,406		—
	Fannie Mae			95		6,611		4.46		Jan-25		18,923		—
	Fannie Mae			81		16,877		5.3		Jun-25		14,237		14,434
	Fannie Mae			62		12,425		5.43		Apr-26		10,908		—
	Berkadia			108		18,877		5.46		Aug-15		13,777		14,294
	Berkadia			15		5,445		-3		Jul-15		4,550		4,550
	Berkadia			36		21,304		-4		Jul-15		9,300		—
	Berkadia			28		10,465		-3		Oct-15		8,472		8,472
	Berkadia			37		9,490		-4		Jan-16		9,500		9,500
	Berkadia			46		11,602		-4		Jul-16		11,800		—
	Wells Fargo			53		26,371		-5		Jul-16		21,600		—
	HUD			16		5,808		4.48		Sep-45		3,142		3,188
	Insurance Financing			496		—		—		May-14		—		2,466
	Insurance Financing		$	—	$	—		—		Oct-14	$	—	$	666
	Insurance Financing			196		—		1.92		Feb-15		390		—
	Insurance Financing			65		—		1.87		September 2015		580		—
	Insurance Financing			209		—		1.79		Mar-16		3,095		—
			$	3,811				4.75	%(2)			646,600		479,294
	Less current portion											48,740		11,918
											$	597,860	$	467,376
	-1	66 of the facilities owned by the Company are encumbered by mortgage debt and are provided as collateral under their respective loan agreements.
	-2	Weighted average interest rate on current fixed interest rate debt outstanding.
	-3	Variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 3.75% which was 3.91% at December 31, 2014.
	-4	Variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 4.50% which was 4.66% at December 31, 2014.
	-5	Variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.75% which was 2.91% at December 31, 2014.
	-6	On June 27, 2014, the Company obtained long-term financing from Fannie Mae to replace 12 of these loans and supplemental financings with a fixed interest rate of 4.24% and a 10-year term. The Company obtained interim, interest only, financing from Berkadia to replace two of these loans with a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 4.50% and a 12-month term. The Company also obtained interim, interest only, financing from Berkadia for one of these loans with a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 4.50% and a 24-month term.
	-7	On December 23, 2014, the Company obtained long-term financing from Fannie Mae to replace this loan with a fixed interest rate of 4.46% and a 10-year term.
	The aggregate scheduled maturities of notes payable, including notes payable of assets held for sale of $15.1 million, at December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
	2015			48,740
	2016			53,137
	2017			40,294
	2018			9,893
2019			10,373
Thereafter			484,163
		$	646,600
On December 23, 2014, the Company refinanced a mortgage loan totaling approximately $8.4 million from Freddie Mac associated with one of its senior living communities located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Company obtained approximately $18.9 million of new mortgage debt from Fannie Mae. The new mortgage loan has a 10-year term with a 4.46% fixed interest rate and the principal amortized over a 30-year term. The Company incurred approximately $0.2 million in deferred financing costs related to this loan, which is being amortized over 10 years. As a result of the early repayment of the existing mortgage debt with Freddie Mac, the Company accelerated the amortization of approximately $48,000 in unamortized deferred financing costs and incurred a prepayment premium of approximately $0.9 million.
On December 17, 2014, in conjunction with the Canton Transaction, the Company obtained approximately $10.4 million of mortgage debt from Fannie Mae. The new mortgage loan has a 10-year term with a 4.50% fixed interest rate and the principal amortized over a 30-year term. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in deferred financing costs related to this loan, which is being amortized over 10 years.
On August 27, 2014, in conjunction with the Plymouth Transaction, the Company obtained approximately $10.4 million of mortgage debt from Fannie Mae. The new mortgage loan has a 10-year term with a 4.70% fixed interest rate and the principal amortized over a 30-year term. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in deferred financing costs related to this loan, which is being amortized over 10 years.
On August 4, 2014, in conjunction with the Roanoke Transaction, the Company obtained approximately $12.9 million of mortgage debt from Fannie Mae. The new mortgage loan has a 10-year term, with a 4.59% fixed interest rate and the principal amortized over a 30-year term. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in deferred financing costs related to this loan, which is being amortized over 10 years.
On August 4, 2014, in conjunction with the Oshkosh Transaction, the Company obtained approximately $13.2 million of mortgage debt from Fannie Mae. The new mortgage loan has a 10-year term with a 4.59% fixed interest rate and the principal amortized over a 30-year term. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in deferred financing costs related to this loan, which is being amortized over 10 years.
On June 30, 2014, in conjunction with the SHPIII/CSL Transaction, the Company obtained approximately $16.4 million of mortgage debt from Fannie Mae for the acquisition of SHPIII/CSL Miami. The new mortgage loan has a 10-year term with a fixed interest rate of 4.30% and the principal amortized over a 30-year term. The Company also obtained approximately $23.7 million of mortgage debt from Fannie Mae for the acquisition of SHPIII/CSL Richmond Heights. The new mortgage loan has a 10-year term with a fixed interest rate of 4.48% and the principal amortized over a 30-year term. The Company obtained interim, interest only, financing of $21.6 million from Wells Fargo for the acquisition of SHPIII/CSL Levis Commons with a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.75% and a 24-month term. The Company incurred approximately $0.5 million in deferred financing costs related to these loans, which are being amortized over the respective loan terms.
On June 27, 2014, the Company refinanced mortgage loans totaling approximately $111.9 million from Freddie Mac associated with 15 of its senior living communities. The Company obtained approximately $135.5 million of mortgage debt and supplemental financings for 12 of the senior living communities from Fannie Mae. These new mortgage loans have 10-year terms with fixed interest rates of 4.24% and the principal amortized over 30-year terms. The Company obtained interim, interest only, financing of $9.3 million from Berkadia for two of the senior living communities with a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 4.50% and a 12-month term. The Company also obtained interim, interest only, financing of $11.8 million from Berkadia for one of the senior living communities with a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 4.50% and a 24-month term. The Company incurred approximately $2.0 million in deferred financing costs related to these loans, which are being amortized over the respective loan terms. As a result of the refinance, the Company received approximately $36.5 million in cash proceeds. As a result of the early repayment of the existing mortgage debt with Freddie Mac, the Company accelerated the amortization of approximately $0.5 million in unamortized deferred loan costs and incurred a prepayment premium of approximately $6.5 million.
On May 31, 2014, the Company renewed certain insurance policies and entered into a finance agreement totaling approximately $1.7 million. The finance agreement has a fixed interest rate of 1.92% with principal being repaid over a 9-month term.
On March 26, 2014, in conjunction with the Aspen Grove Transaction, the Company obtained approximately $11.0 million of mortgage debt from Fannie Mae. The new mortgage loan has a 12-year term with a 5.43% fixed interest rate and the principal amortized over a 30-year term. The Company incurred approximately $0.2 million in deferred financing costs related to this loan, which is being amortized over 12 years.
On December 24, 2013, the Company obtained approximately $43.7 million of mortgage debt on three senior living communities from Fannie Mae. The new mortgage loans have 10-year terms with 5.56% fixed interest rates and the principal amortized over 30-year terms. The Company incurred approximately $0.4 million in deferred financing costs related to this loan, which is being amortized over ten years.
On December 24, 2013, the Company obtained approximately $5.6 million of mortgage debt on one senior living community from Fannie Mae. The new mortgage loan has a 10-year term with a 5.56% fixed interest rate and the principal amortized over a 30-year term. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in deferred financing costs related to this loan, which is being amortized over ten years.
On December 23, 2013, the Company obtained approximately $9.5 million of short-term financing on an existing community from Berkadia. The new loan is interest only short-term financing at a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 4.50% with a maturity date of January 10, 2016. The Company incurred approximately $0.2 million in deferred financing costs related to this loan, which is being amortized over two years.
On October 31, 2013, the Company obtained approximately $11.9 million of mortgage debt on one senior living community from Fannie Mae. The new mortgage loan has a 10-year term with a 5.38% fixed interest rate and the principal amortized over a 30-year term. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in deferred financing costs related to this loan, which is being amortized over ten years.
On October 23, 2013, the Company obtained approximately $11.9 million of mortgage debt on one senior living community from Fannie Mae. The new mortgage loan has a 10-year term with a 5.50% fixed interest rate and the principal amortized over a 30-year term. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in deferred financing costs related to this loan, which is being amortized over ten years.
On September 30, 2013, in conjunction with the acquisition of one senior living community, the Company obtained interim financing from Berkadia for approximately $8.5 million. The interim financing is interest only at a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 3.75% with a maturity date of October 10, 2015. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in deferred financing costs related to this loan, which is being amortized over the initial loan term.
On September 5, 2013, the Company obtained approximately $7.6 million of mortgage debt on one senior living community from Fannie Mae. The new mortgage loan has a 10-year term with a 5.93% fixed interest rate and the principal amortized over a 30-year term. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in deferred financing costs related to this loan, which is being amortized over ten years.
On June 28, 2013, in conjunction with the acquisition of one senior living community, the Company obtained interim financing from Berkadia for approximately $4.6 million. The interim financing is interest only at a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 3.75% with a maturity date of July 10, 2015. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in deferred financing costs related to this loan, which is being amortized over the initial loan term.
On May 31, 2013, the Company obtained approximately $14.5 million of mortgage debt on one senior living community from Fannie Mae. The new mortgage loan has a 12-year term with a 5.30% fixed interest rate and the principal amortized over a 30-year term. The Company incurred approximately $0.2 million in deferred financing costs related to this loan, which is being amortized over 12-years.
On May 31, 2013, the Company renewed certain insurance policies and entered into a finance agreement totaling approximately $5.4 million. The finance agreement has a fixed interest rate of 1.97% with principal being repaid over an 11-month term.
On March 7, 2013, the Company obtained approximately $4.0 million of mortgage debt on one senior living community from Fannie Mae. The new mortgage loan has a 10-year term with a 4.66% fixed interest rate and the principal amortized over a 30-year term. The Company incurred approximately $0.1 million in deferred financing costs related to this loan, which is being amortized over ten years.
On March 7, 2013, the Company obtained approximately $12.4 million of mortgage debt from Fannie Mae to replace an interim financing obtained by the Company from Berkadia on October 23, 2012, in connection with the Company’s previous acquisition of a senior living community. The new mortgage loan has a 10-year term with a 4.66% fixed interest rate and the principal amortized over a 30-year term and is cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted with the approximately $4 million mortgage loan that also closed on March 7, 2013. The Company incurred approximately $0.2 million in deferred financing costs related to this loan, which is being amortized over ten years.
On March 25, 2011, the Company issued standby letters of credit, totaling approximately $2.6 million, for the benefit of HCN on certain leases between HCN and the Company.
On September 10, 2010, the Company issued standby letters of credit, totaling approximately $2.2 million, for the benefit of HCN on certain leases between HCN and the Company.
On April 16, 2010, the Company issued standby letters of credit, totaling approximately $1.7 million, for the benefit of HCN on certain leases between HCN and the Company.
In connection with the Company’s loan commitments described above, the Company incurred financing charges that were deferred and amortized over the life of the notes. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had gross deferred loan costs of $8.5 million and $7.7 million, respectively. Accumulated amortization was $2.4 million and $3.2 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. During fiscal 2014, due to the early repayment of the Company’s existing mortgage debt with Freddie Mac, the Company wrote-off approximately $0.5 million in unamortized deferred financing charges and removed the respective accumulated amortization of approximately $2.2 million. Amortization expense is expected to be approximately $1.5 million in each of the next five fiscal years.
The Company must maintain certain levels of tangible net worth and comply with other restrictive covenants under the terms of certain promissory notes. The Company was in compliance with all of its debt covenants at December 31, 2014 and 2013.

Equity

Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Equity	9	Equity
	Preferred Stock
	The Company is authorized to issue preferred stock in series and to fix and state the voting powers and such designations, preferences and relative participating, optional or other special rights of the shares of each such series and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof. Such action may be taken by the Board without stockholder approval. The rights, preferences and privileges of holders of common stock are subject to the rights of the holders of preferred stock. No preferred stock was outstanding as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	Share Repurchases
	On January 22, 2009, the Company’s board of directors approved a share repurchase program that authorized the Company to purchase up to $10.0 million of the Company’s common stock. Purchases may be made from time to time using a variety of methods, which may include open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or block trades, or by any combination of such methods, in accordance with applicable insider trading and other securities laws and regulations. The size, scope and timing of any purchases will be based on business, market and other conditions and factors, including price, regulatory and contractual requirements or consents, and capital availability. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock and the share repurchase authorization has no stated expiration date. Shares of stock repurchased under the program will be held as treasury shares. Pursuant to this authorization, during fiscal 2009, the Company purchased 349,800 shares at an average cost of $2.67 per share for a total cost to the Company of approximately $0.9 million. All such purchases were made in open market transactions. The Company did not purchase any shares of its common stock pursuant to the Company’s share repurchase program during fiscal 2014, 2013, or 2012.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	10	Stock-Based Compensation
	Stock Options
	The Company’s stock option program is a long-term retention program that is intended to attract, retain and provide incentives for employees, officers and directors and to align stockholder and employee interest. The Company’s options generally vest over one to five years and the related expense is amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.
	A summary of the Company’s stock option activity and related information for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 is presented below:
			Outstanding at		Granted		Exercised		Forfeited		Outstanding		Options
			Beginning of								End of Year		Exercisable
			Year
	December 31, 2014
	Shares			19,000		—		13,000		—		6,000		6,000
	Weighted average price		$	7.1		—	$	6.48		—	$	8.44	$	8.44
	December 31, 2013
	Shares			265,930		—		246,930		—		19,000		19,000
	Weighted average price		$	6.28		—	$	6.21		—	$	7.1	$	7.1
	December 31, 2012
	Shares			285,100		—		19,170		—		265,930		265,930
	Weighted average price		$	6.28		—	$	6.36		—	$	6.28	$	6.28
	The options outstanding and the options exercisable at December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, had an aggregate intrinsic value of $0.1 million, $0.3 million, and $3.3 million, respectively. All stock options outstanding are fully vested.
	The following table summarizes information relating to the Company’s options outstanding and options exercisable as of December 31, 2014.
			Options Outstanding						Options Exercisable
	Range of Exercise Prices		Number		Weighted  Average		Weighted Average		Number		Weighted Average
			Outstanding  at		Remaining		Exercise Price		Exercisable  at		Exercise Price
			End of Year		Contractual Life				End of Year
					(Years)
	$5.90			3,000		0.36	$	5.9		3,000	$	5.9
	$10.97			3,000		1.35	$	10.97		3,000	$	10.97
	$5.90 to $10.97			6,000		0.86	$	8.44		6,000	$	8.44
	Restricted Stock
	The Company may grant restricted stock awards to employees, officers, and directors in order to attract, retain, and provide incentives for such individuals and to more closely align stockholder and employee interests. For restricted stock awards without performance-based vesting conditions, the Company records compensation expense for the entire award on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally a period of three to four years, but such awards are considered outstanding at the time of grant since the holders thereof are entitled to dividends and voting rights. For restricted stock awards with performance-based vesting conditions, total compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period for each separately vesting tranche of the award as if the award is, in substance, multiple awards once the performance target is deemed probable of achievement. Performance goals are evaluated periodically and if such goals are not ultimately met or it is not probable the goals will be achieved, no compensation expense is recognized and any previously recognized compensation expense is reversed.
	The Company recognizes compensation expense of a restricted stock award over its respective vesting or performance period based on the fair value of the award on the grant date, net of forfeitures. A summary of the Company’s restricted common stock awards activity and related information for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 is presented below:
			Outstanding at		Issued		Vested		Forfeited		Outstanding
			Beginning of								End of Year
			Year
	December 31, 2014
	Shares			870,217		350,716		406,072		112,143		702,718
	December 31, 2013
	Shares			803,218		403,715		312,980		23,736		870,217
	December 31, 2012
	Shares			626,442		508,191		323,415		8,000		803,218
	The restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, had an aggregate intrinsic value of $17.5 million, $20.9 million, and $15.0 million, respectively.
	During fiscal 2014, the Company awarded 350,716 shares of restricted common stock to certain employees and directors of the Company, of which 121,667 shares were subject to performance-based vesting conditions. The average market value of the common stock on the date of grant was $25.36. These awards of restricted shares vest over a one to four-year period and had an intrinsic value of $8.9 million on the date of grant.
	Stock Based Compensation
	The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the grant date fair value of its stock options. The Black-Scholes model requires the input of certain assumptions including expected volatility, expected dividend yield, expected life of the option and the risk free interest rate. The expected volatility used by the Company is based primarily on an analysis of historical prices of the Company’s common stock. The expected term of options granted is based primarily on historical exercise patterns on the Company’s outstanding stock options. The risk free rate is based on zero-coupon U.S. Treasury yields in effect at the date of grant with the same period as the expected option life. The Company does not expect to pay dividends on its common stock and therefore has used a dividend yield of zero in determining the fair value of its awards. The option forfeiture rate assumption used by the Company, which affects the expense recognized as opposed to the fair value of the award, is based primarily on the Company’s historical option forfeiture patterns. The Company recognizes compensation expense of a restricted stock award over its vesting period based on the fair value of the award on the grant date, net of estimated forfeitures.
	The Company recognized $7.3 million, $4.3 million, and $2.4 million in stock-based compensation expense during fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. The Company has total stock-based compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, of $6.9 million not recognized for the year ended December 31, 2014, and expects this expense to be recognized over approximately a one to four-year period.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	11	Income Taxes
	The provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands):
			Year Ended December 31,
			2014			2013			2012
	Current:
	Federal		$	—		$	(5,411	)	$	574
	State			719			377			1,927
	Deferred:
	Federal			—			6,251			(2,613	)
	State			—			4,542			(919	)
			$	719		$	5,759		$	(1,031	)
	The provision (benefit) for income taxes differed from the amounts of income tax provision (benefit) determined by applying the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to income before provision (benefit) for income taxes as a result of the following (in thousands):
			Year Ended December 31,
			2014			2013			2012
	Tax (benefit) provision at federal statutory rates		$	(7,958	)	$	(3,653	)	$	(1,397	)
	State income tax expense, net of federal effects			(90	)		401			641
	Federal and state income tax return true up			—			325			(122	)
	State effective rate changes			6			(20	)		36
	Change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance			8,456			8,810			—
	Other			305			(104	)		(189	)
			$	719		$	5,759		$	(1,031	)
	A summary of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities, are as follows (in thousands):
			December 31,
			2014			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Deferred gains on sale/leaseback transactions		$	7,027		$	7,771
	Net operating loss carryforward (expiring up to 2032)			12,556			5,271
	Compensation costs			972			877
	Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures			—			73
	Capital loss carryforward			—			605
	Other			1,806			1,537
	Total deferred tax assets			22,361			16,134
	Valuation Allowance			(17,266	)		(8,810	)
	Total deferred tax assets, net			5,095			7,324
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Depreciation and amortization			(5,095	)		(7,324	)
	Total deferred tax assets, net		$	—		$	—
	Current deferred tax assets, net		$	460		$	845
	Long-term deferred tax (liabilities) assets, net			(460	)		(845	)
	Total deferred tax assets, net		$	—		$	—
	Income taxes are computed using the asset and liability method and current income taxes are recorded based on amounts refundable or payable in the current year. Deferred income taxes are recorded based on the estimated future tax effects of loss carryforwards and temporary differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates that are expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which we expect those carryforwards and temporary differences to be recovered or settled. Management regularly evaluates the future realization of deferred tax assets and provides a valuation allowance, if considered necessary, based on such evaluation. As part of the evaluation, management has evaluated taxable income in carryback years, future reversals of taxable temporary differences, feasible tax planning strategies, and future expectations of income. Based upon this evaluation, a valuation allowance has been recorded to reduce the Company’s net deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. A significant component of objective evidence evaluated was the cumulative loss incurred by the Company over the past four fiscal years. Such objective evidence severely limits the ability to consider other subjective evidence such as the Company’s ability to generate sufficient taxable income in future periods to fully recover the deferred tax assets. However, in the event that we were to determine that it would be more likely than not that the Company would realize the benefit of deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amounts, adjustments to deferred tax assets would increase net income in the period we made such a determination. The benefits of the net deferred tax assets might not be realized if actual results differ from expectations.
	As of December 31, 2014, the Company has Federal and State Net Operating Loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of $28.8 million and $53.1 million and related deferred tax assets of $9.7 million and $2.5 million, respectively, and a Federal Alternative Minimum Tax Credit carryforward of $0.3 million. If not used, the Federal NOL will expire during fiscal 2033 to 2034 and state NOL’s will expire during fiscal 2015 to 2034. Additionally, the Company has a Federal NOL carryforward of $8.4 million related to the excess tax benefits associated with stock-based compensation and stock option exercises. The benefit of this NOL will be recognized as an increase to additional paid-in capital at the point when such NOL provides cash benefit to the Company.
	The effective tax rates for fiscal 2014 and 2013 differ from the statutory tax rates due to state income taxes, permanent tax differences, and changes in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance. The Company is impacted by the Texas Margin Tax (“TMT”), which effectively imposes tax on modified gross revenues for communities within the State of Texas. During both fiscal 2014 and 2013, the Company consolidated 36 Texas communities and the TMT increased the overall provision for income taxes. The Company is generally no longer subject to federal and state tax audits for years before 2011.

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	12	Employee Benefit Plans
	The Company has a 401(k) salary deferral plan (the “Plan”) in which all employees of the Company meeting minimum service and age requirements are eligible to participate. Contributions to the Plan are in the form of employee salary deferrals, which are subject to employer matching contributions of 50% of up to 4% of the employee’s annual salary. The Company’s contributions are funded semi-monthly to the Plan administrator. Matching contributions of $0.5 million were contributed to the Plan in fiscal 2014 and $0.4 million in fiscal 2013 and 2012. The Company incurred administrative expenses related to the Plan of $15,000, $15,300, and $14,500 in fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.

Contingencies

Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies	13	Contingencies
	The Company has claims incurred in the normal course of its business. Most of these claims are believed by management to be covered by insurance, subject to normal reservations of rights by the insurance companies and possibly subject to certain exclusions in the applicable insurance policies. Whether or not covered by insurance, these claims, in the opinion of management, based on advice of legal counsel, should not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Company if determined adversely to the Company.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	14	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	The carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
			2014				2013
			Carrying		Fair Value		Carrying		Fair Value
			Amount				Amount
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	39,209	$	39,209	$	13,611	$	13,611
	Restricted cash			12,241		12,241		11,425		11,425
	Notes payable			646,600		647,449		479,294		459,708
	The following methods and assumptions were used in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments:
	Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash:    The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash equal fair value, which represent level 1 inputs as defined in the accounting standards codification.
	Notes payable:    The fair value of notes payable is estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements, which represent level 2 inputs as defined in the accounting standards codification.
	The estimated fair value of these assets and liabilities could be affected by market changes and this effect could be material.

Investments_in_Unconsolidated_

Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures	15	Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
	The Company’s investments in unconsolidated joint ventures consist of the following (in thousands):
			December 31,
			2014		2013
	SHPIII/CSL Miami member interest		$	—	$	39
	SHPIII/CSL Richmond Heights member interest			—		484
	SHPIII/CSL Levis Commons member interest			—		487
			$	—	$	1,010
	SHPIII/CSL Miami:    In May 2007, the Company and SHPIII entered into SHPIII/CSL Miami to develop a senior housing community in Miamisburg, Ohio. Under the joint venture and related agreements, the Company earned development and management fees and could receive incentive distributions. The Company contributed $0.8 million to SHPIII/CSL Miami for its 10% interest. The Company accounted for its investment in SHPIII/CSL Miami under the equity method of accounting and the Company recognized earnings (losses) in the equity of SHPIII/CSL Miami of $8,500, $24,000, and $(0.2) million in fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. The Company earned $0.1 million in management fees on the community in fiscal 2014 and $0.2 million in management fees on the community in each of fiscal 2013 and 2012.
	SHPIII/CSL Richmond Heights:    In November 2007, the Company and SHPIII entered into SHPIII/CSL Richmond Heights to develop a senior housing community in Richmond Heights, Ohio. Under the joint venture and related agreements, the Company earned development and management fees and could receive incentive distributions. The Company contributed $0.8 million to SHPIII/CSL Richmond Heights for its 10% interest. The Company accounted for its investment in SHPIII/CSL Richmond Heights under the equity method of accounting and the Company recognized earnings in the equity of SHPIII/CSL Richmond Heights of $70,700, $67,000, and $19,000 in fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. The Company earned $0.2 million in management fees on the community in fiscal 2014 and $0.3 million in management fees on the community in each of fiscal 2013 and 2012.
	SHPIII/CSL Levis Commons:    In December 2007, the Company and SHPIII entered into SHPIII/CSL Levis Commons to develop a senior housing community near Toledo, Ohio. Under the joint venture and related agreements, the Company earned development and management fees and could receive incentive distributions. The Company has contributed $0.8 million to SHPIII/CSL Levis Commons for its 10% interest. The Company accounted for its investment in SHPIII/CSL Levis Commons under the equity method of accounting and the Company recognized earnings (losses) in the equity of SHPIII/CSL Levis Commons of $25,400, $33,000, and $(9,000) in fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. The Company earned $0.1 million, $0.3 million, and $0.2 million in management fees on the community in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	On June 30, 2014, the Company closed the SHPIII/CSL Transaction and acquired 100% of the member interests in these joint ventures. For additional information refer to Note 4, “Acquisitions.”

Allowance_for_Doubtful_Account

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	16	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	The components of the allowance for doubtful accounts are as follows (in thousands):
			December 31,
			2014			2013			2012
	Balance at beginning of year		$	1,900		$	1,825		$	1,705
	Provision for bad debts, net of recoveries			717			497			749
	Write-offs and other			(296	)		(422	)		(629	)
	Balance at end of year		$	2,321		$	1,900		$	1,825

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	17	Leases
	The Company currently leases 50 senior living communities from certain real estate investment trusts (“REITs”). The lease terms are generally for 10-15 years with renewal options for 5-20 years at the Company’s option. Under these lease agreements, the Company is responsible for all operating costs, maintenance and repairs, insurance and property taxes.
	Ventas
	As of December 31, 2014, the Company leased 11 senior living facilities from Ventas, Inc. (“Ventas”). During the second quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company executed a lease amendment with Ventas whereby all of the leased communities in the Ventas lease portfolio were modified to be coterminous expiring on September 30, 2020, with two five-year renewal extensions available at the Company’s option. The initial lease rates under each of the Ventas Lease Agreements range from 6.75% to 8% and are subject to certain conditional escalation clauses which will be recognized when probable or incurred. The Company incurred $3.0 million in lease acquisition costs related to the Ventas Lease Agreements. These deferred lease acquisition costs are being amortized over the lease terms and are included in facility lease expense in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive loss. The Company accounts for nine of the Ventas Lease Agreements as an operating lease and two as a Capital lease and financing obligation.
	Effective June 27, 2012, the Company closed a lease modification transaction with Ventas which resulted in the Company exchanging two of its owned communities for one of the communities in the existing Ventas lease portfolio and simultaneously leasing back the two communities exchanged (the “Ventas Lease Transaction”). This transaction was the result of negotiations for a solution to the anticipation of the Company not meeting certain lease coverage ratio requirements for its lease portfolio of ten properties with Ventas. The two communities previously owned by the Company are located in East Lansing, Michigan (the “East Lansing Community”) and Raleigh, North Carolina (the “Raleigh Community”) and were exchanged for a community located in Merrillville, Indiana (the “Towne Centre Community”). All three communities continue to be operated by the Company. In conjunction with this transaction, Ventas assumed approximately $18.3 million of existing mortgage debt from Berkadia and the Company received the Towne Centre Community unencumbered. All of the leased communities in the Ventas lease portfolio were modified to be coterminous with the East Lansing and Raleigh Community leases expiring on September 30, 2020, with two 5-year renewal extensions available at the Company’s option, eliminate property-level lease covenants, and contain substantially similar terms and conditions. These leases were re-evaluated by the Company at the modification date and continue to be treated as operating leases. Under the terms of the original lease agreements with Ventas, the Company had previously deposited additional cash collateral of approximately $3.4 million which was returnable to the Company once certain performance targets were reached. However, due to the rebalanced lease portfolio meeting the lease coverage ratio requirements, the Company negotiated the return of these deposits as a condition to the lease modification. Additionally, due to the extension of the lease terms for the Ventas lease portfolio to fiscal 2020, the rights of Ventas to reset the underlying values of the leased communities were deferred for five years.
	Pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 840, Leases, the Company performed a sale/leaseback analysis to determine whether the East Lansing Community and Raleigh Community could be removed from its Consolidated Balance Sheets. Based upon the analysis performed, the Company concluded certain aspects of the lease modification would be considered forms of “continuing involvement” which precludes the Company from derecognizing these assets from its Consolidated Balance Sheets under sale/leaseback accounting criteria. Therefore, the Company recorded financing obligations equal to the fair market value of the communities exchanged and the mortgage debt assumed by Ventas. At the end of the lease term, including exercise of any renewal options, the net remaining financing obligation less the net carrying value of the leased assets will be recognized as a non-cash gain on sale of the East Lansing Community and Raleigh Community. Rental payments under these leases will not be reflected as a component of facility lease expense but will be recognized as a reduction of the financing obligation and interest expense based upon the Company’s incremental borrowing rate at the time the transaction was closed. As a result of this transaction, the Company recorded additions to property and equipment of approximately $13.2 million and other assets, primarily consisting of lease intangibles, of approximately $11.8 million within the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets which will be depreciated or amortized over the estimated useful lives. The additions to property and equipment were reduced by approximately $4.9 million which represented the unamortized portion of the deferred gain previously recognized by the Company when the Towne Centre Community had been sold in fiscal 2006. Lease intangibles consist of the fair value of in-place leases associated with the Towne Centre Community and the fair value attributable to Ventas deferring its right to reset the underlying values of the lease portfolio five years until fiscal 2020.
	HCP
	As of December 31, 2014, the Company leased 15 senior living facilities from HCP, Inc. (“HCP”). Effective November 11, 2013, the Company executed a third amendment to the master lease agreement with HCP to facilitate a $3.3 million capital improvement project for nine properties within the HCP lease portfolio, which extended the initial lease with respect to such properties until October 31, 2020. The remaining six communities in the HCP lease portfolio currently expire May 2016. The HCP Lease Agreements each have two 10-year renewal extensions available at the Company’s option. The initial lease rates under the HCP Lease Agreements range from 7.25% to 8% and are subject to certain conditional escalation clauses, which will be recognized when probable or incurred. The Company incurred $1.5 million in lease acquisition costs related to the HCP Lease Agreements. These deferred lease acquisition costs are being amortized over the lease terms and are included in facility lease expense in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The Company accounts for each of the HCP Lease Agreements as an operating lease.
	HCN
	As of December 31, 2013, the Company leased 24 senior living facilities from Health Care REIT, Inc. (“HCN”). The HCN Lease Agreements each have an initial term of 15 years, with one 15-year renewal extension available at the Company’s option. The initial lease rates under the HCN Lease Agreements range from 7.25% to 8.5% and are subject to certain conditional escalation clauses, which will be recognized when probable or incurred. The initial terms on the HCN Lease Agreements expire on various dates through April 2026. The Company incurred $2.1 million in lease acquisition costs related to the HCN Lease Agreements. These deferred lease acquisition costs are being amortized over the initial 15-year lease terms and are included in facility lease expense in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The Company accounts for each of the HCN Lease Agreements as an operating lease.
	The following table summarizes each of the Company’s facility lease agreements as of December 31, 2014 (dollars in millions):
	Landlord		Date of Lease		Number of		Value of		Term	Initial			Lease			Deferred
					Communities		Transaction			Lease			Acquisition			Gains /  Lease
										Rate(1)			Costs(2)			Concessions(3)
	Ventas		September 30, 2005			6	$	84.6	-4		8	%	$	1.4		$	4.6
									(Two five-year renewals)
	Ventas		October 18, 2005			1		19.5	-4		8	%		0.2			—
									(Two five-year renewals)
	Ventas		June 8, 2006			1		19.1	-4		8	%		0.4			—
									(Two five-year renewals)
	Ventas		January 31, 2008			1		5	-4		7.75	%		0.2			—
									(Two five-year renewals)
	Ventas		June 27, 2012			2		43.3	-4		6.75	%		0.8			—
									(Two five-year renewals)
	HCP		May 1, 2006			3		54	-5		8	%		0.3			12.8
									(Two ten-year renewals)
	HCP		May 31, 2006			6		43	10 years		8	%		0.2			0.6
									(Two ten-year renewals)
	HCP		December 1, 2006			4		51	-5		8	%		0.7			—
									(Two ten-year renewals)
	HCP		December 14, 2006			1		18	-5		7.75	%		0.3			—
									(Two ten-year renewals)
	HCP		April 11, 2007			1		8	-5		7.25	%0.1					—
									(Two ten-year renewals)
	HCN		April 16, 2010			5		48.5	15 years		8.25	%		0.6			0.8
									(One 15-year renewal)
	HCN		May 1, 2010			3		36	15 years		8.25	%		0.2			0.4
									(One 15-year renewal)
	HCN		10-Sep-10			12		104.6	15 years		8.5	%		0.4			2
									(One 15-year renewal)
	HCN		8-Apr-11			4		141	15 years		7.25	%		0.9			16.3
									(One 15-year renewal)
	Subtotal													6.7			37.5
	Accumulated amortization through December 31, 2014													(3.5	)		—
	Accumulated deferred gains / lease concessions recognized through December 31, 2014													—			(18.0	)
	Net lease acquisition costs / deferred gains / lease concessions as of December 31, 2014												$	3.2		$	19.5
	-1	Initial lease rates are measured against agreed upon fair market values and are subject to conditional lease escalation provisions as set forth in each respective lease agreement.
	-2	Lease acquisition costs are being amortized over the respective initial lease terms.
	-3	Deferred gains of $34.9 million and lease concessions of $2.6 million are being recognized in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss as a reduction in facility lease expense over the respective initial lease terms. Lease concessions of $0.6 million relate to the transaction with HCP on May 31, 2006, and $2.0 million relate to the transaction with HCN on September 10, 2010.
	-4	Effective June 27, 2012, the Company executed a lease amendment with Ventas. All of the leased communities in the Ventas lease portfolio were modified to be coterminous expiring on September 30, 2020, with two 5-year renewal extensions available at the Company’s option.
	-5	On November 11, 2013, the Company executed a third amendment to the master lease agreement associated with nine of its leases with HCP to facilitate a $3.3 million capital improvement project for one of the leased properties and extend the respective lease terms through October 31, 2020, with two 10-year renewal extensions available at the Company’s option.
	Facility lease expense in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss includes rent expense plus amortization expense relating to leasehold acquisition costs offset by the amortization of deferred gains and lease incentives. The Company leases its corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas, and an office in New York City and has various lease contracts for a duration of 5 years or less on automobiles, buses and office equipment. The lease on the corporate headquarters currently expires on September 30, 2020.
	The Company incurred $60.9 million, $58.8 million, and $58.5 million in lease expense during fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. Future minimum lease commitments as of December 31, 2014, are as follows (in thousands):
	2015		$	63,487
	2016			60,657
	2017			59,221
	2018			59,224
	2019			59,206
	Thereafter			194,136
			$	495,931
	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had gross deferred lease costs of $6.7 million. Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $3.5 million and $3.1 million, respectively, and amortization expense is expected to be approximately $0.4 million in each of the next five fiscal years. There are various financial covenants and other restrictions in the Company’s lease agreements. The Company was in compliance with all of its lease covenants at December 31, 2014 and 2013.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	19	Subsequent Events
	Effective January 22, 2015, the Company closed the sale of four senior living communities for $36.5 million and received approximately $18.0 million in net proceeds after relieving the debt associated with the communities and paying customary transaction and closing costs. The communities sold were comprised of 547 independent living units.
	Effective January 13, 2015, the Company closed the acquisition of one senior living community located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, for approximately $18.3 million. The community consists of 78 assisted living units. The Company obtained financing from Fannie Mae for approximately $14.1 million of the acquisition price at a fixed rate of 4.35% with a 10-year term with the balance of the acquisition price paid from the Company’s existing cash resources. The Company has not yet completed its initial purchase price allocation for this transaction.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
	The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition to be cash equivalents. The Company has deposits in banks that exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits. Management believes that credit risk related to these deposits is minimal. Restricted cash consists of deposits required by certain lenders as collateral pursuant to letters of credit. The deposit must remain so long as the letter of credit is outstanding which is subject to renewal annually.
Long-Lived Assets	Long-Lived Assets
	Property and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. At each balance sheet date, the Company reviews the carrying value of its property and equipment to determine if facts and circumstances suggest that they may be impaired or that the depreciation period may need to be changed. The Company considers internal factors such as net operating losses along with external factors relating to each asset, including contract changes, local market developments, and other publicly available information. The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when the anticipated undiscounted cash flows from such asset is separately identifiable and is less than its carrying value. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount the carrying value exceeds the fair market value, generally based on discounted cash flows, of the long-lived asset. The Company does not believe there are any indicators of impairment that would require an adjustment to the carrying value of the property and equipment or their remaining useful lives as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.
Assets Held for Sale	Assets Held for Sale
	Assets are classified as held for sale when the Company has determined all of the held-for-sale criteria have been met. The Company determines the fair value, net of costs of disposal, of an asset on the date the asset is categorized as held for sale, and the asset is recorded at the lower of its fair value, net of cost of disposal, or carrying value on that date. The Company periodically reevaluates assets held for sale to determine if the assets are still recorded at the lower of fair value, net of cost of disposal, or carrying value. The fair values are generally determined based on market rates, industry trends and recent comparable sales transactions. The actual sales price of these assets could differ significantly from the Company’s estimates.
	During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company classified four senior living communities as held for sale and determined the assets had an aggregate fair value, net of cost of disposal, that exceeded the carrying values, using level 2 inputs as defined in the accounting standards codification, and a remeasurement write-down of approximately $0.6 million was recorded to adjust the carrying values of the assets held for sale to $35.8 million at December 31, 2014. The four senior living communities were sold during the first quarter of fiscal 2015 in a single transaction for its carrying value. At December 31, 2013, amounts reported for property and equipment, net, included $37.5 million in assets and notes payable included $14.8 million in debt, of which $0.5 million was current debt, related to assets classified as held for sale by the Company during fiscal 2014.
Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures	Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
	The Company accounted for its investments in unconsolidated joint ventures under the equity method of accounting. The Company had not consolidated these joint venture interests because the Company had concluded that the other member of each joint venture had substantive kick-out rights or substantive participating rights. Under the equity method of accounting, the Company recorded its investments in the unconsolidated joint ventures at cost and adjusted such investments for its share of the earnings and losses of the joint ventures. On June 30, 2014, the Company acquired 100% of the member interests in these joint ventures. For additional information refer to Note 4, “Acquisitions.”
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements	Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
	The Company had no material off-balance sheet arrangements at December 31, 2014.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	Income taxes are computed using the asset and liability method and current income taxes are recorded based on amounts refundable or payable in the current year. Deferred income taxes are recorded based on the estimated future tax effects of loss carryforwards and temporary differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates that are expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which we expect those carryforwards and temporary differences to be recovered or settled. Management regularly evaluates the future realization of deferred tax assets and provides a valuation allowance, if considered necessary, based on such evaluation. As part of the evaluation, management has evaluated taxable income in carryback years, future reversals of taxable temporary differences, feasible tax planning strategies, and future expectations of income.
	The Company evaluates uncertain tax positions through consideration of accounting and reporting guidance on criteria, measurement, derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition that is intended to provide better financial-statement comparability among different companies. The Company is required to recognize a tax benefit in its financial statements for an uncertain tax position only if management’s assessment is that its position is “more likely than not” (i.e., a greater than 50 percent likelihood) to be upheld on audit based only on the technical merits of the tax position. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest related to unrecognized tax benefits as interest expense and penalties as income tax expense.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition
	Resident and health care revenue is recognized at estimated net realizable amounts, based on historical experiences, due from residents in the period in which the rental and other services are provided. Additionally, substantially all community fees received from residents are non-refundable and are recorded initially by the Company as deferred revenue. The deferred amounts are amortized over the respective residents’ initial lease term which is consistent with the contractual obligation associated with the estimated stay of the resident.
	Revenues from the Medicare and Medicaid programs accounted for approximately 4% of the Company’s revenue in each of fiscal 2014 and 2013 and 5% of the Company’s revenue in fiscal 2012. During fiscal 2014, 30 of the Company’s communities were providers of services under the Medicaid program. Accordingly, these communities were entitled to reimbursement under the foregoing program at established rates that were lower than private pay rates. Patient service revenue for Medicaid patients was recorded at the reimbursement rates as the rates were set prospectively by the applicable state upon the filing of an annual cost report. None of the Company’s communities were providers of services under the Medicare program during fiscal 2014.
	Laws and regulations governing the Medicare and Medicaid programs are complex and subject to interpretation. The Company believes that it is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and is not aware of any pending or threatened investigations involving allegations of potential wrongdoing. While no such regulatory inquiries have been made, compliance with such laws and regulations can be subject to future government review and interpretation as well as significant regulatory action including fines, penalties, and exclusion from the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
	Management services revenue was recognized when earned and related to the Company providing certain management and administrative support services under management contracts which were terminated when the Company acquired 100% of the member interests in its unconsolidated joint ventures on June 30, 2014.
	Community reimbursement revenue is comprised of reimbursable expenses from the non-consolidated communities that the Company operated under long-term management agreements, which were terminated when the Company acquired 100% of the member interests in its unconsolidated joint ventures on June 30, 2014.
Lease Accounting	Lease Accounting
	The Company determines whether to account for its leases as operating, capital or financing leases depending on the underlying terms of the lease agreement. This determination of classification is complex and requires significant judgment relating to certain information, including the estimated fair value and remaining economic life of the community, the Company’s cost of funds, minimum lease payments and other lease terms. The lease rates under the Company’s lease agreements are subject to certain conditional escalation clauses which are recognized when probable or incurred and are based on changes in the consumer price index or certain operational performance measures. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company leased 50 communities, 48 of which the Company classified as operating leases and two of which the Company classified as capital lease and financing obligations. The Company incurs lease acquisition costs and amortizes these costs over the term of the lease agreement. Certain leases entered into by the Company qualified as sale/leaseback transactions, and as such, any related gains have been deferred and are being amortized over the respective lease term.
	Facility lease expense in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive loss includes rent expense plus amortization expense relating to leasehold acquisition costs offset by the amortization of deferred gains and lease incentives.
Credit Risk and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Credit Risk and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	The Company’s resident receivables are generally due within 30 days from the date billed. Accounts receivable are reported net of an allowance for doubtful accounts, and represent the Company’s estimate of the amount that ultimately will be collected. The adequacy of the Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts is reviewed on an ongoing basis, using historical payment trends, write-off experience, analyses of receivable portfolios by payor source and aging of receivables, as well as a review of specific accounts, and adjustments are made to the allowance as necessary. Credit losses on resident receivables have historically been within management’s estimates, and management believes that the allowance for doubtful accounts adequately provides for expected losses.
Employee Health and Dental Benefits and Insurance Reserves	Employee Health and Dental Benefits and Insurance Reserves
	The Company offers certain full-time employees an option to participate in its health and dental plans. The Company is self-insured up to certain limits and is insured if claims in excess of these limits are incurred. The cost of employee health and dental benefits, net of employee contributions, is shared between the corporate office and the senior living communities based on the respective number of plan participants. Funds collected are used to pay the actual program costs, including estimated annual claims, third-party administrative fees, network provider fees, communication costs, and other related administrative costs incurred by the plans. Claims are paid as they are submitted to the Company’s third-party administrator. The Company records a liability for outstanding claims and claims that have been incurred but not yet reported. This liability is based on the historical claim reporting lag and payment trends of health insurance claims. Management believes that the liability for outstanding losses and expenses is adequate to cover the ultimate cost of losses and expenses incurred at December 31, 2014; however, actual claims and expenses may differ. Any subsequent changes in estimates are recorded in the period in which they are determined.
	The Company uses a combination of insurance and self-insurance for workers’ compensation. Determining the reserve for workers’ compensation losses and costs that the Company has incurred as of the end of a reporting period involves significant judgments based on projected future events, including potential settlements for pending claims, known incidents which may result in claims, estimates of incurred but not yet reported claims, changes in insurance premiums, estimated litigation costs and other factors. The Company regularly adjusts these estimates to reflect changes in the foregoing factors. However, since this reserve is based on estimates, the actual expenses incurred may differ from the amounts reserved. Any subsequent changes in estimates are recorded in the period in which they are determined.
Advertising	Advertising
	Advertising is expensed as incurred. Advertising expenses for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 were $12.7 million, $10.5 million, and $9.6 million, respectively, and are included as a component of operating expenses within the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.
Net (Loss) Income Per Share	Net loss Per Share
	Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss remaining after allocation to unvested restricted shares by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Potentially dilutive securities consist of unvested restricted shares and shares that could be issued under outstanding stock options. Potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the computation of net loss per common share if their effect is antidilutive.
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share (in thousands, except for per share amounts):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Net loss	$	(24,126	)	$	(16,504	)	$	(3,119	)
	Net loss allocated to unvested restricted shares		(598	)		(513	)		(90	)
	Undistributed net loss allocated to common shares	$	(23,528	)	$	(15,991	)	$	(3,029	)
	Weighted average shares outstanding — basic		28,301			27,815			27,349
	Effects of dilutive securities:
	Employee equity compensation plans		—			—			—
	Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted		28,301			27,815			27,349
	Basic net loss per share	$	(0.83	)	$	(0.58	)	$	(0.11	)
	Diluted net loss per share	$	(0.83	)	$	(0.58	)	$	(0.11	)
	Awards of unvested restricted stock representing approximately 0.7 million, 0.9 million, and 0.8 million shares were outstanding for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, and were included in the computation of allocable net loss.
Treasury Stock	Treasury Stock
	The Company accounts for treasury stock under the cost method and includes treasury stock as a component of shareholders’ equity.
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company recognizes compensation expense for share-based payment awards to certain employees and directors, including grants of stock options and awards of restricted stock, in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss based on their fair values.
	On May 8, 2007, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2007 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan for Capital Senior Living Corporation (the “2007 Plan”) which provides for, among other things, the grant of restricted stock awards and stock options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock. The 2007 Plan authorizes the Company to issue up to 2.6 million shares of common stock and the Company has reserved 0.3 million shares of common stock for future issuance pursuant to awards under the 2007 Plan. Effective May 8, 2007, the 1997 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan (as amended, the “1997 Plan”) was terminated and no additional shares will be granted under the 1997 Plan. The Company has reserved 0.3 million shares of common stock for future issuance upon the exercise of outstanding stock options pursuant to the 1997 Plan.
Segment Information	Segment Information
	The Company evaluates the performance and allocates resources of its senior living facilities based on current operations and market assessments on a property-by-property basis. The Company does not have a concentration of operations geographically or by product or service as its management functions are integrated at the property level. The Company has determined that all of its operating units meet the criteria in ASC 280 to be aggregated into one reporting segment. As such, the Company operates in one segment.
Recently Issued Accounting Guidance	Recently Issued Accounting Guidance
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2014-09 affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets. Under ASU 2014-09, an entity will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects what it expects in exchange for the goods or services. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
	In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. ASU 2014-08 raises the threshold for a disposal to qualify as a discontinued operation and requires new and expanded disclosures of both discontinued operations and certain other disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation. The guidance provided in ASU 2014-08 is applied prospectively and is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2014; however, early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2014-08 as of October 1, 2014, and incorporated the provisions of this update to its consolidated financial statements upon adoption. As a result of adoption of ASU 2014-08, results of operations for assets that are classified as held for sale or disposed of in the ordinary course of business on or subsequent to the date of adoption, would generally be included in continuing operations of the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, to the extent such disposals did not meet the criteria for classification of a discontinued operation as described above. Additionally, any gain or loss on sale of assets that does not meet the criteria for classification as a discontinued operation would be included in income from continuing operations within the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The adoption of ASU 2014-08 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
Use of Estimates and Critical Accounting Policies	Use of Estimates and Critical Accounting Policies
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the accompanying financial statements and related footnotes. Management bases its estimates and assumptions on historical experience, observance of industry trends and various other sources of information and factors, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Critical accounting policies are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, and potentially could result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. The Company believes revenue recognition, credit risk and allowance for doubtful accounts, investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, leases, employee health and dental benefits and insurance reserves, long-lived assets, assets held for sale, and income taxes are its most critical accounting policies and require management’s most difficult, subjective and complex judgments.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share (in thousands, except for per share amounts):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Net loss	$	(24,126	)	$	(16,504	)	$	(3,119	)
	Net loss allocated to unvested restricted shares		(598	)		(513	)		(90	)
	Undistributed net loss allocated to common shares	$	(23,528	)	$	(15,991	)	$	(3,029	)
	Weighted average shares outstanding — basic		28,301			27,815			27,349
	Effects of dilutive securities:
	Employee equity compensation plans		—			—			—
	Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted		28,301			27,815			27,349
	Basic net loss per share	$	(0.83	)	$	(0.58	)	$	(0.11	)
	Diluted net loss per share	$	(0.83	)	$	(0.58	)	$	(0.11	)

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
January 1, 2013 Acquisitions [Member]
Schedule of Pro Forma Combined Results of Operations	The unaudited pro forma combined results of operations have been prepared as if the acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 2013, as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Total revenues	$	376,528		$	342,121
	Income (loss) before income taxes	$	(4,466	)	$	(22,090	)
January 1, 2012 Acquisitions [Member]
Schedule of Pro Forma Combined Results of Operations	The unaudited pro forma combined results of operations have been prepared as if the acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 2012, as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Total revenues	$	376,528		$	342,121
	Loss before income taxes	$	(4,466	)	$	(22,090	)

Property_and_Equipment_Tables

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property and Equipment	Property and equipment consists of the following (in thousands):
				December 31,
			Asset Lives	2014		2013
	Land			$	54,165	$	50,699
	Land improvements		5 to 20 years		12,790		10,386
	Buildings and building improvements		10 to 40 years		764,957		676,370
	Furniture and equipment		5 to 10 years		34,757		31,603
	Automobiles		5 to 7 years		3,829		3,437
	Leasehold improvements		-1		41,679		34,635
	Construction in progress		NA		1,520		268
					913,697		807,398
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization.				166,454		155,660
	Property and equipment, net			$	747,243	$	651,738
	-1	Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the useful life of the asset or the remaining lease term.

Other_Assets_Tables

Other Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Assets	Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Deferred loan costs, net	$	6,084	$	4,509
	Deferred lease costs, net		9,931		11,278
	Security and other deposits		11,324		12,012
	In-place lease intangibles, net		7,813		10,292
	Other		2,732		1,897
		$	37,884	$	39,988

Accrued_Expenses_Tables

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Expenses	Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Accrued salaries, bonuses and related expenses	$	9,865	$	8,923
	Accrued property taxes		13,050		12,716
	Accrued interest		2,485		1,822
	Accrued health claims and workers comp		4,026		3,608
	Accrued professional fees		771		436
	Other		1,957		1,816
		$	32,154	$	29,321

Notes_Payable_Tables

Notes Payable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Notes Payable	Notes payable consists of the following (in thousands):
	Lender		Average		Net Book  Value		Interest			Maturity	Notes Payable
			Monthly		Of Collateral(1)		Rate			Date	December 31,
			Payment								2014		2013
	Freddie Mac		$	—	$	—		—		-6	$	—	$	93,765
	Freddie Mac			—		—		—		-6		—		19,742
	Freddie Mac			—		—		—		-7		—		8,629
	Fannie Mae			178		41,226		5.91		Jun-17		26,809		27,324
	Fannie Mae			28		31,076		4.47		Jun-17		5,372		5,467
	Fannie Mae			78		15,681		5.69		Aug-21		12,915		13,103
	Fannie Mae			26		5,624		4.97		Oct-21		4,582		4,657
	Fannie Mae			101		21,682		4.92		Oct-21		18,096		18,398
	Fannie Mae			117		24,660		4.92		November 2021		21,041		21,391
	Fannie Mae			27		5,774		4.38		Mar-22		5,132		5,224
	Fannie Mae			60		12,734		4.76		Apr-22		11,007		11,190
	Fannie Mae			135		28,778		4.69		Apr-22		25,026		25,448
	Fannie Mae			60		16,287		4.48		May-22		11,348		11,546
	Fannie Mae			144		34,829		4.34		Nov-22		27,970		28,455
	Fannie Mae			33		7,468		4.5		Nov-22		6,222		6,325
	Fannie Mae			84		19,060		4.32		Jan-23		16,460		16,744
	Fannie Mae			39		8,527		4.58		Jan-23		7,350		7,471
	Fannie Mae			85		19,311		4.66		Apr-23		15,967		16,221
	Fannie Mae			45		8,554		5.93		Oct-23		7,506		7,595
	Fannie Mae			67		14,578		5.5		Nov-23		11,686		11,837
	Fannie Mae			67		13,513		5.38		Nov-23		11,756		11,900
	Fannie Mae			282		57,301		5.56		Jan-24		48,722		49,292
	Fannie Mae			666		126,577		4.24		Jul-24		134,650		—
	Fannie Mae			120		28,724		4.48		Jul-24		23,572		—
	Fannie Mae			81		21,174		4.3		Jul-24		16,304		—
	Fannie Mae			134		30,083		4.59		September 2024		26,070		—
	Fannie Mae			54		11,941		4.7		Sep-24		10,357		—
	Fannie Mae			53		13,168		4.5		Jan-25		10,406		—
	Fannie Mae			95		6,611		4.46		Jan-25		18,923		—
	Fannie Mae			81		16,877		5.3		Jun-25		14,237		14,434
	Fannie Mae			62		12,425		5.43		Apr-26		10,908		—
	Berkadia			108		18,877		5.46		Aug-15		13,777		14,294
	Berkadia			15		5,445		-3		Jul-15		4,550		4,550
	Berkadia			36		21,304		-4		Jul-15		9,300		—
	Berkadia			28		10,465		-3		Oct-15		8,472		8,472
	Berkadia			37		9,490		-4		Jan-16		9,500		9,500
	Berkadia			46		11,602		-4		Jul-16		11,800		—
	Wells Fargo			53		26,371		-5		Jul-16		21,600		—
	HUD			16		5,808		4.48		Sep-45		3,142		3,188
	Insurance Financing			496		—		—		May-14		—		2,466
	Insurance Financing		$	—	$	—		—		Oct-14	$	—	$	666
	Insurance Financing			196		—		1.92		Feb-15		390		—
	Insurance Financing			65		—		1.87		September 2015		580		—
	Insurance Financing			209		—		1.79		Mar-16		3,095		—
			$	3,811				4.75	%(2)			646,600		479,294
	Less current portion											48,740		11,918
											$	597,860	$	467,376
	-1	66 of the facilities owned by the Company are encumbered by mortgage debt and are provided as collateral under their respective loan agreements.
	-2	Weighted average interest rate on current fixed interest rate debt outstanding.
	-3	Variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 3.75% which was 3.91% at December 31, 2014.
	-4	Variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 4.50% which was 4.66% at December 31, 2014.
	-5	Variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.75% which was 2.91% at December 31, 2014.
	-6	On June 27, 2014, the Company obtained long-term financing from Fannie Mae to replace 12 of these loans and supplemental financings with a fixed interest rate of 4.24% and a 10-year term. The Company obtained interim, interest only, financing from Berkadia to replace two of these loans with a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 4.50% and a 12-month term. The Company also obtained interim, interest only, financing from Berkadia for one of these loans with a variable interest rate of LIBOR plus 4.50% and a 24-month term.
	-7	On December 23, 2014, the Company obtained long-term financing from Fannie Mae to replace this loan with a fixed interest rate of 4.46% and a 10-year term.
Summary of Aggregate Scheduled Maturities of Notes Payable	The aggregate scheduled maturities of notes payable, including notes payable of assets held for sale of $15.1 million, at December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
	2015			48,740
	2016			53,137
	2017			40,294
	2018			9,893
	2019			10,373
	Thereafter			484,163
			$	646,600

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock Option Activity and Related Information	A summary of the Company’s stock option activity and related information for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 is presented below:
		Outstanding at		Granted		Exercised		Forfeited		Outstanding		Options
		Beginning of								End of Year		Exercisable
		Year
	December 31, 2014
	Shares		19,000		—		13,000		—		6,000		6,000
	Weighted average price	$	7.1		—	$	6.48		—	$	8.44	$	8.44
	December 31, 2013
	Shares		265,930		—		246,930		—		19,000		19,000
	Weighted average price	$	6.28		—	$	6.21		—	$	7.1	$	7.1
	December 31, 2012
	Shares		285,100		—		19,170		—		265,930		265,930
	Weighted average price	$	6.28		—	$	6.36		—	$	6.28	$	6.28
Summary of Options Outstanding and Options Exercisable	The following table summarizes information relating to the Company’s options outstanding and options exercisable as of December 31, 2014.
		Options Outstanding						Options Exercisable
	Range of Exercise Prices	Number		Weighted  Average		Weighted Average		Number		Weighted Average
		Outstanding  at		Remaining		Exercise Price		Exercisable  at		Exercise Price
		End of Year		Contractual Life				End of Year
				(Years)
	$5.90		3,000		0.36	$	5.9		3,000	$	5.9
	$10.97		3,000		1.35	$	10.97		3,000	$	10.97
	$5.90 to $10.97		6,000		0.86	$	8.44		6,000	$	8.44
Restricted Stock Awards Activity and Related Information	A summary of the Company’s restricted common stock awards activity and related information for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 is presented below:
		Outstanding at		Issued		Vested		Forfeited		Outstanding
		Beginning of								End of Year
		Year
	December 31, 2014
	Shares		870,217		350,716		406,072		112,143		702,718
	December 31, 2013
	Shares		803,218		403,715		312,980		23,736		870,217
	December 31, 2012
	Shares		626,442		508,191		323,415		8,000		803,218

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Provision for Income Taxes	The provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Current:
	Federal	$	—		$	(5,411	)	$	574
	State		719			377			1,927
	Deferred:
	Federal		—			6,251			(2,613	)
	State		—			4,542			(919	)
		$	719		$	5,759		$	(1,031	)
Summary of Provision for Income Taxes Differed from Amounts of Income Tax Provision Determined by Applying U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate to Income Before Benefit for Income Taxes	The provision (benefit) for income taxes differed from the amounts of income tax provision (benefit) determined by applying the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to income before provision (benefit) for income taxes as a result of the following (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Tax (benefit) provision at federal statutory rates	$	(7,958	)	$	(3,653	)	$	(1,397	)
	State income tax expense, net of federal effects		(90	)		401			641
	Federal and state income tax return true up		—			325			(122	)
	State effective rate changes		6			(20	)		36
	Change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance		8,456			8,810			—
	Other		305			(104	)		(189	)
		$	719		$	5,759		$	(1,031	)
Summary of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	A summary of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities, are as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Deferred gains on sale/leaseback transactions	$	7,027		$	7,771
	Net operating loss carryforward (expiring up to 2032)		12,556			5,271
	Compensation costs		972			877
	Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures		—			73
	Capital loss carryforward		—			605
	Other		1,806			1,537
	Total deferred tax assets		22,361			16,134
	Valuation Allowance		(17,266	)		(8,810	)
	Total deferred tax assets, net		5,095			7,324
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Depreciation and amortization		(5,095	)		(7,324	)
	Total deferred tax assets, net	$	—		$	—
	Current deferred tax assets, net	$	460		$	845
	Long-term deferred tax (liabilities) assets, net		(460	)		(845	)
	Total deferred tax assets, net	$	—		$	—

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru1

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Financial Instruments	The carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
		2014				2013
		Carrying		Fair Value		Carrying		Fair Value
		Amount				Amount
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	39,209	$	39,209	$	13,611	$	13,611
	Restricted cash		12,241		12,241		11,425		11,425
	Notes payable		646,600		647,449		479,294		459,708

Investments_in_Unconsolidated_1

Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Summary of Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures	The Company’s investments in unconsolidated joint ventures consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2014		2013
	SHPIII/CSL Miami member interest	$	—	$	39
	SHPIII/CSL Richmond Heights member interest		—		484
	SHPIII/CSL Levis Commons member interest		—		487
		$	—	$	1,010

Allowance_for_Doubtful_Account1

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]
Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	The components of the allowance for doubtful accounts are as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$	1,900		$	1,825		$	1,705
	Provision for bad debts, net of recoveries		717			497			749
	Write-offs and other		(296	)		(422	)		(629	)
	Balance at end of year	$	2,321		$	1,900		$	1,825

Leases_Tables

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Summary of Company's Facility Lease Agreements	The following table summarizes each of the Company’s facility lease agreements as of December 31, 2014 (dollars in millions):
	Landlord		Date of Lease		Number of				Value of				Term	Initial			Lease			Deferred
					Communities				Transaction					Lease			Acquisition			Gains /  Lease
														Rate(1)			Costs(2)			Concessions(3)
	Ventas		September 30, 2005			6			$	84.6			-4		8	%	$	1.4		$	4.6
													(Two five-year renewals)
	Ventas		October 18, 2005			1				19.5			-4		8	%		0.2			—
													(Two five-year renewals)
	Ventas		June 8, 2006			1				19.1			-4		8	%		0.4			—
													(Two five-year renewals)
	Ventas		January 31, 2008			1				5			-4		7.75	%		0.2			—
													(Two five-year renewals)
	Ventas		June 27, 2012			2				43.3			-4		6.75	%		0.8			—
													(Two five-year renewals)
	HCP		May 1, 2006			3				54			-5		8	%		0.3			12.8
													(Two ten-year renewals)
	HCP		May 31, 2006			6				43			10 years		8	%		0.2			0.6
													(Two ten-year renewals)
	HCP		December 1, 2006			4				51			-5		8	%		0.7			—
													(Two ten-year renewals)
	HCP		December 14, 2006			1				18			-5		7.75	%		0.3			—
													(Two ten-year renewals)
	HCP		April 11, 2007			1				8			-5		7.25	%0.1					—
													(Two ten-year renewals)
	HCN		April 16, 2010			5				48.5			15 years		8.25	%		0.6			0.8
													(One 15-year renewal)
	HCN		May 1, 2010			3				36			15 years		8.25	%		0.2			0.4
													(One 15-year renewal)
	HCN		10-Sep-10			12				104.6			15 years		8.5	%		0.4			2
													(One 15-year renewal)
	HCN		8-Apr-11			4				141			15 years		7.25	%		0.9			16.3
													(One 15-year renewal)
	Subtotal																	6.7			37.5
	Accumulated amortization through December 31, 2014																	(3.5	)		—
	Accumulated deferred gains / lease concessions recognized through December 31, 2014																	—			(18.0	)
	Net lease acquisition costs / deferred gains / lease concessions as of December 31, 2014																$	3.2		$	19.5
	-1	Initial lease rates are measured against agreed upon fair market values and are subject to conditional lease escalation provisions as set forth in each respective lease agreement.
	-2	Lease acquisition costs are being amortized over the respective initial lease terms.
	-3	Deferred gains of $34.9 million and lease concessions of $2.6 million are being recognized in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss as a reduction in facility lease expense over the respective initial lease terms. Lease concessions of $0.6 million relate to the transaction with HCP on May 31, 2006, and $2.0 million relate to the transaction with HCN on September 10, 2010.
	-4	Effective June 27, 2012, the Company executed a lease amendment with Ventas. All of the leased communities in the Ventas lease portfolio were modified to be coterminous expiring on September 30, 2020, with two 5-year renewal extensions available at the Company’s option.
	-5	On November 11, 2013, the Company executed a third amendment to the master lease agreement associated with nine of its leases with HCP to facilitate a $3.3 million capital improvement project for one of the leased properties and extend the respective lease terms through October 31, 2020, with two 10-year renewal extensions available at the Company’s option.
Summary of Future Minimum Lease Commitments	The Company incurred $60.9 million, $58.8 million, and $58.5 million in lease expense during fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. Future minimum lease commitments as of December 31, 2014, are as follows (in thousands):
	2015		$	63,487
	2016			60,657
	2017			59,221
	2018			59,224
	2019			59,206
	Thereafter			194,136
			$	495,931
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information	The following table presents certain unaudited quarterly financial information for each of the four quarters ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. This information has been prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and include, in the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the quarterly results when read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company.
			2014 Calendar Quarters
			First				Second				Third			Fourth
			(In thousands, except per share amounts)
	Total revenues		$	91,857			$	93,425			$	98,483		$	100,160
	Income from operations			2,615				3,149				2,679			5,457
	Net loss and comprehensive loss			(4,647	)			(9,819	)			(5,759	)		(3,901	)
	Net loss per share, basic		$	(0.16	)		$	(0.34	)		$	(0.20	)	$	(0.13	)
	Net loss per share, diluted		$	(0.16	)		$	(0.34	)		$	(0.20	)	$	(0.13	)
	Weighted average shares outstanding, basic			28,146				28,298				28,371			28,387
	Weighted average shares outstanding, fully diluted			28,146				28,298				28,371			28,387
			2013 Calendar Quarters
			First				Second				Third			Fourth
			(In thousands, except per share amounts)
	Total revenues		$	86,225			$	87,219			$	87,983		$	88,935
	Income from operations			2,763				2,963				2,900			2,624
	Net loss and comprehensive loss			(2,076	)			(2,070	)			(9,963	)		(2,395	)
	Net loss per share, basic		$	(0.07	)		$	(0.07	)		$	(0.35	)	$	(0.08	)
	Net loss per share, diluted		$	(0.07	)		$	(0.07	)		$	(0.35	)	$	(0.08	)
	Weighted average shares outstanding, basic			27,584				27,809				27,911			27,949
	Weighted average shares outstanding, fully diluted			27,584				27,809				27,911			27,949
Quarterly Financial Information	18	Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
	The following table presents certain unaudited quarterly financial information for each of the four quarters ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. This information has been prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and include, in the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the quarterly results when read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company.
			2014 Calendar Quarters
			First				Second				Third			Fourth
			(In thousands, except per share amounts)
	Total revenues		$	91,857			$	93,425			$	98,483		$	100,160
	Income from operations			2,615				3,149				2,679			5,457
	Net loss and comprehensive loss			(4,647	)			(9,819	)			(5,759	)		(3,901	)
	Net loss per share, basic		$	(0.16	)		$	(0.34	)		$	(0.20	)	$	(0.13	)
	Net loss per share, diluted		$	(0.16	)		$	(0.34	)		$	(0.20	)	$	(0.13	)
	Weighted average shares outstanding, basic			28,146				28,298				28,371			28,387
	Weighted average shares outstanding, fully diluted			28,146				28,298				28,371			28,387
			2013 Calendar Quarters
			First				Second				Third			Fourth
			(In thousands, except per share amounts)
	Total revenues		$	86,225			$	87,219			$	87,983		$	88,935
	Income from operations			2,763				2,963				2,900			2,624
	Net loss and comprehensive loss			(2,076	)			(2,070	)			(9,963	)		(2,395	)
	Net loss per share, basic		$	(0.07	)		$	(0.07	)		$	(0.35	)	$	(0.08	)
	Net loss per share, diluted		$	(0.07	)		$	(0.07	)		$	(0.35	)	$	(0.08	)
	Weighted average shares outstanding, basic			27,584				27,809				27,911			27,949
	Weighted average shares outstanding, fully diluted			27,584				27,809				27,911			27,949

Organization_Additional_Inform

Organization - Additional Information (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2014
	Resident
	Independent_Living_Unit
	Community
	State
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Senior living communities operated by company	117
Number of states in which senior living communities operated	26
Aggregate capacity of residents in company operated senior living communities	15,200
Senior living communities owned by company	67
Senior living communities on lease by company	50
Number of home care agency	1

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2014
	Segment
	Community
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Aggregate fair value less cost of disposal	$600,000
Assets held for sale, current	35,761,000
Assets held for sale, non current	37,500,000
Notes payable	33,664,000	11,918,000
Percentage of member interest in joint ventures				100.00%
Uncertain tax position maximum percentage	50.00%
Percentage of revenue from Medicare and Medicaid programs	4.00%	4.00%	5.00%
Provider of services under Medicaid program, number of communities	30
Provider of services under Medicare program, number of communities	7
Communities on lease by company	50
Communities on operating lease	48
Senior living communities on capital lease and financing obligations	2
Resident receivables due period	30 days
Advertising expenses	12,700,000	10,500,000	9,600,000
Outstanding unvested restricted stock	900,000	900,000	800,000
Number of reporting segment	1
Number of operating segment	1
Management Services Revenue [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of member interest in joint ventures				100.00%
Community Reimbursement Revenue [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of member interest in joint ventures				100.00%
Property and Equipment [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Assets held for sale, non current		37,500,000
Notes payable		14,800,000
Notes Payable [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Notes payable portion including debt ,current		$500,000
2007 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Authorized shares of common stock	2,600,000
Number of shares of common stock reserved for future issuance	300,000
1997 Plan [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock reserved for future issuance	300,000

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Net loss	($2,395)	($9,963)	($2,070)	($2,076)	($24,126)	($16,504)	($3,119)
Net loss allocated to unvested restricted shares					-598	-513	-90
Undistributed net loss allocated to common shares					($23,528)	($15,991)	($3,029)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	27,949	27,911	27,809	27,584	28,301	27,815	27,349
Effects of dilutive securities:
Employee equity compensation plans					0	0	0
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	27,949	27,911	27,809	27,584	28,301	27,815	27,349
Basic net loss per share	($0.08)	($0.35)	($0.07)	($0.07)	($0.83)	($0.58)	($0.11)
Diluted net loss per share	($0.08)	($0.35)	($0.07)	($0.07)	($0.83)	($0.58)	($0.11)

Transactions_with_Affiliates_A

Transactions with Affiliates - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	31-May-07	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2007	Nov. 30, 2007	Jun. 30, 2014
	Assisted_Living_Unit			Independent_Living_Unit
	Independent_Living_Unit			Assisted_Living_Unit
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of member interest					100.00%
SHPIII/CSL Miami [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of independent living units	100
Number of assisted living units	49
Contributed to interest by the company	$0.80	$0.80
Company ownership percentage ratio	10.00%	10.00%
SHPIII [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Company ownership percentage ratio	90.00%
SHPIII/CSL Management Agreement [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Company ownership percentage ratio	10.00%
Number of senior living communities	3
Initial term of lease			10 years
Management fees percentage			5.00%
Percentage of member interest					100.00%
SHPIII/CSL Richmond Heights [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of independent living units				68
Number of assisted living units				80
Contributed to interest by the company		0.8		0.8
Company ownership percentage ratio		10.00%		10.00%
Gain from joint venture to the company				0.2
SHPIII/CSL Levis Commons [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of independent living units			90
Number of assisted living units			56
Contributed to interest by the company		$0.80	0.8
Company ownership percentage ratio		10.00%	10.00%

Acquisitions_Additional_Inform

Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 17, 2014

Aug. 04, 2014

Mar. 26, 2014

Dec. 24, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

31-May-07

Nov. 30, 2007

Dec. 31, 2007

Aug. 27, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Assisted_Living_Unit

Independent_Living_Unit

Assisted_Living_Unit

Assisted_Living_Unit

Independent_Living_Unit

Assisted_Living_Unit

Assisted_Living_Unit

Assisted_Living_Unit

Assisted_Living_Unit

Independent_Living_Unit

Assisted_Living_Unit

Independent_Living_Unit

Independent_Living_Unit

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Percentage of member's equity interest

100.00%

100.00%

Amount of equity interest

$243,000

Equity investment valuation gain

1,519,000

Transaction cost related to acquisition

300,000

300,000

Additions to property and equipment

146,100,000

135,400,000

Finite lived intangible asset acquired in place leases during period

14,100,000

15,100,000

Revenue generated from acquisition

16,600,000

8,000,000

Losses before income taxes due to acquisition

-4,600,000

-2,200,000

Canton Transaction [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Acquisition cost

14,600,000

Number of assisted living units

49

Transaction cost of acquisition

100,000

Long term finance of Fannie Mae

10,400,000

Long term fixed rate of Fannie Mae

4.50%

Maximum period for expansion of permanent financing

10 years

Roanoke Transaction [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Acquisition cost

16,800,000

Number of assisted living units

60

Transaction cost of acquisition

200,000

Long term finance of Fannie Mae

12,900,000

Long term fixed rate of Fannie Mae

4.59%

Maximum period for expansion of permanent financing

10 years

Number of independent living units

34

Oshkosh Transaction [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Acquisition cost

17,100,000

Number of assisted living units

90

Transaction cost of acquisition

100,000

Long term finance of Fannie Mae

13,200,000

Long term fixed rate of Fannie Mae

4.59%

Maximum period for expansion of permanent financing

10 years

Aspen Grove Transaction [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Acquisition cost

14,600,000

Number of assisted living units

78

Transaction cost of acquisition

200,000

Long term finance of Fannie Mae

11,000,000

Long term fixed rate of Fannie Mae

5.43%

Maximum period for expansion of permanent financing

12 years

Anderson, Indiana [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Acquisition cost

57,000,000

Number of assisted living units

304

Transaction cost of acquisition

300,000

Long term finance of Fannie Mae

43,700,000

Maximum period for expansion of permanent financing

10 years

Number of independent living units

48

Long term fixed rate of Fannie Mae

5.56%

SHPIII/CSL Miami [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Number of assisted living units

49

Long term fixed rate of Fannie Mae

4.30%

4.30%

Number of independent living units

100

Mortgage debt from acquisition

16,400,000

16,400,000

Term period of mortgage loans

10 years

Term period of principal amortized

30 years

SHPIII/CSL Richmond Heights [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Number of assisted living units

80

Long term fixed rate of Fannie Mae

4.48%

4.48%

Number of independent living units

68

Mortgage debt from acquisition

23,700,000

23,700,000

Term period of mortgage loans

10 years

Term period of principal amortized

30 years

SHPIII/CSL Levis Commons [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Number of assisted living units

56

Maximum period for expansion of permanent financing

24 months

Number of independent living units

90

Interim financing obtained for acquisition

21,600,000

21,600,000

Interim financing variable rate

2.75%

Interim financing variable rate description

LIBOR plus 2.75%

Plymouth Transaction [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Acquisition cost

13,500,000

Number of assisted living units

69

Transaction cost of acquisition

100,000

Long term finance of Fannie Mae

10,400,000

Long term fixed rate of Fannie Mae

4.70%

Maximum period for expansion of permanent financing

10 years

SHPIII/CSL Transaction [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Percentage of member's equity interest

100.00%

100.00%

Amount of equity interest

83,600,000

Percentage of equity interest in joint venture

90.00%

Percentage of equity interest owned by company

10.00%

Equity investment valuation gain

1,500,000

Cash proceeds

$2,500,000

Acquisitions_Schedule_of_Pro_F

Acquisitions - Schedule of Pro Forma Combined Results of Operations (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
January 1, 2013 Acquisitions [Member]
Loans At Acquisition Date [Line Items]
Total revenues	$400,653	$378,737
Loss before income taxes	-15,655	-25,963
January 1, 2012 Acquisitions [Member]
Loans At Acquisition Date [Line Items]
Total revenues		376,528	342,121
Loss before income taxes		($4,466)	($22,090)

Acquisitions_Additional_Inform1

Acquisitions - Additional Information 1 (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 24, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013
	Assisted_Living_Unit	Assisted_Living_Unit
Dillon Pointe Transaction [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost	$7.90
Number of assisted living units	36
Transaction cost of acquisition	0.1
Long term finance of Fannie Mae	5.6
Long term fixed rate of Fannie Mae	5.56%
Maximum period for expansion of permanent financing	10 years
Whitcomb House Transaction [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost		15.8
Number of assisted living units		68
Transaction cost of acquisition		0.2
Long term finance of Fannie Mae		$11.90
Long term fixed rate of Fannie Mae		5.38%
Maximum period for expansion of permanent financing		10 years

Acquisitions_Additional_Inform2

Acquisitions - Additional Information 2 (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 23, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 05, 2013	Jun. 28, 2013
	Assisted_Living_Unit	Assisted_Living_Unit		Assisted_Living_Unit	Assisted_Living_Unit
Fitchburg Transaction [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost	$16
Number of assisted living units	82
Transaction cost of acquisition	0.1
Long term finance of Fannie Mae	11.9
Long term fixed rate of Fannie Mae	5.50%
Maximum period for expansion of permanent financing	10 years
Oakwood Transaction [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost		11.8
Number of assisted living units		64
Transaction cost of acquisition		0.1
Interim financing obtained for acquisition		8.5
Interim financing variable rate		3.75%
Maturity date of financing		10-Oct-15
Interim financing variable rate description			LIBOR plus 3.75%
Middletown Transaction [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost				9.9
Number of assisted living units				61
Transaction cost of acquisition				0.1
Long term finance of Fannie Mae				7.6
Long term fixed rate of Fannie Mae				5.93%
Term period of mortgage loans				10 years
Autumn Glen Transaction [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost					6.3
Number of assisted living units					52
Transaction cost of acquisition					0.1
Interim financing obtained for acquisition					$4.60
Interim financing variable rate					3.75%
Maturity date of financing					10-Jul-15
Interim financing variable rate description			LIBOR plus 3.75%

Acquisitions_Additional_Inform3

Acquisitions - Additional Information 3 (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	31-May-13	Mar. 07, 2013
			Assisted_Living_Unit	Assisted_Living_Unit
			Independent_Living_Unit
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Additions to property and equipment	$146.10	$135.40
Finite lived intangible asset acquired in place leases during period	14.1	15.1
Revenue generated from acquisition	16.6	8
Losses before income taxes due to acquisition	-4.6	-2.2
Property and Equipment [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Valuation adjustments	1.8
Vintage Transaction [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost			19.1
Number of independent living units			22
Number of assisted living units			80
Transaction cost of acquisition			0.1
Long term finance of Fannie Mae			14.5
Long term fixed rate of Fannie Mae			5.30%
Maximum period for expansion of permanent financing			12 years
Elkhorn Transaction [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition cost				6.7
Number of assisted living units				64
Transaction cost of acquisition				0.1
Long term finance of Fannie Mae				$4
Long term fixed rate of Fannie Mae				4.66%
Maximum period for expansion of permanent financing				10 years

Property_and_Equipment_Schedul

Property and Equipment - Schedule of Property and Equipment (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	913,697	$807,398
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	166,454	155,660
Property and equipment, net	747,243	651,738
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	1,520	268
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	54,165	50,699
Land improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	12,790	10,386
Land improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Asset Lives	5 years
Land improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Asset Lives	20 years
Building and building improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	764,957	676,370
Building and building improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Asset Lives	10 years
Building and building improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Asset Lives	40 years
Furniture And Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	34,757	31,603
Furniture And Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Asset Lives	5 years
Furniture And Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Asset Lives	10 years
Automobiles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	3,829	3,437
Automobiles [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Asset Lives	5 years
Automobiles [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Asset Lives	7 years
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	41,679	$34,635

Property_and_Equipment_Additio

Property and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Capitalized computer software development costs	$3,000,000	$2,900,000
Capitalized computer software development costs, accumulated depreciation and amortization	2,800,000	2,600,000
Assets under capital lease included in Property and Equipment	913,697,000	807,398,000
Assets under capital lease, accumulated amortization	166,454,000	155,660,000
Assets held for sale, current	35,761,000
Assets held for sale, non current	37,500,000
Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Assets under capital lease included in Property and Equipment	32,400,000	32,400,000
Assets under capital lease, accumulated amortization	12,800,000	12,000,000
Property and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Valuation adjustments	1,800,000
Assets held for sale, non current		$37,500,000

Other_Assets_Schedule_of_Other

Other Assets - Schedule of Other Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 27, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred loan costs, net	$6,084	$2,000	$4,509
Deferred lease costs, net	9,931		11,278
Security and other deposits	11,324		12,012
In-place lease intangibles, net	7,813		10,292
Other	2,732		1,897
Other assets, net	$37,884		$39,988

Other_Assets_Additional_Inform

Other Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases, Acquired-in-Place [Member]
Other Assets [Line Items]
Gross in-place lease intangibles	$60.60	$46.50
Accumulated amortization	52.8	36.2
Property and Equipment [Member]
Other Assets [Line Items]
Valuation adjustments	$1.80

Accrued_Expenses_Schedule_of_A

Accrued Expenses - Schedule of Accrued Expenses (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Accrued salaries, bonuses and related expenses	$9,865	$8,923
Accrued property taxes	13,050	12,716
Accrued interest	2,485	1,822
Accrued health claims and workers comp	4,026	3,608
Accrued professional fees	771	436
Other	1,957	1,816
Accrued Expenses, Current, Total	$32,154	$29,321

Notes_Payable_Schedule_of_Note

Notes Payable - Schedule of Notes Payable (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current portion of notes payable	$33,664	$11,918
Notes payable, Noncurrent, Total	597,860	467,376
Notes Payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted Average Interest Rate	4.75%
Average Monthly Payment	3,811
Notes Payable	646,600	479,294
Current portion of notes payable	48,740	11,918
Notes payable, Noncurrent, Total	597,860	467,376
Notes Payable [Member] | Freddie Mac Maturing On June 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable		93,765
Notes Payable [Member] | Freddie Mac Two Maturing On June 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable		19,742
Notes Payable [Member] | Freddie Mac Maturing On December 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable		8,629
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Maturing on June 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	5.91%
Average Monthly Payment	178
Net Book Value Of Collateral	41,226
Maturity Date	2017-06
Notes Payable	26,809	27,324
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Two Maturing on June 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.47%
Average Monthly Payment	28
Net Book Value Of Collateral	31,076
Maturity Date	2017-06
Notes Payable	5,372	5,467
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Maturing on August 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	5.69%
Average Monthly Payment	78
Net Book Value Of Collateral	15,681
Maturity Date	2021-08
Notes Payable	12,915	13,103
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Maturing on October 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.97%
Average Monthly Payment	26
Net Book Value Of Collateral	5,624
Maturity Date	2021-10
Notes Payable	4,582	4,657
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Two Maturing on October 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.92%
Average Monthly Payment	101
Net Book Value Of Collateral	21,682
Maturity Date	2021-10
Notes Payable	18,096	18,398
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Maturing on November 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.92%
Average Monthly Payment	117
Net Book Value Of Collateral	24,660
Maturity Date	2021-11
Notes Payable	21,041	21,391
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Maturing on March 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.38%
Average Monthly Payment	27
Net Book Value Of Collateral	5,774
Maturity Date	2022-03
Notes Payable	5,132	5,224
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Maturing on April 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.76%
Average Monthly Payment	60
Net Book Value Of Collateral	12,734
Maturity Date	2022-04
Notes Payable	11,007	11,190
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Two Maturing on April 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.69%
Average Monthly Payment	135
Net Book Value Of Collateral	28,778
Maturity Date	2022-04
Notes Payable	25,026	25,448
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Maturing on May 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.48%
Average Monthly Payment	60
Net Book Value Of Collateral	16,287
Maturity Date	2022-05
Notes Payable	11,348	11,546
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Maturing on November 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.34%
Average Monthly Payment	144
Net Book Value Of Collateral	34,829
Maturity Date	2022-11
Notes Payable	27,970	28,455
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Two Maturing on November 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.50%
Average Monthly Payment	33
Net Book Value Of Collateral	7,468
Maturity Date	2022-11
Notes Payable	6,222	6,325
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Maturing on January 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.32%
Average Monthly Payment	84
Net Book Value Of Collateral	19,060
Maturity Date	2023-01
Notes Payable	16,460	16,744
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Two Maturing on January 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.58%
Average Monthly Payment	39
Net Book Value Of Collateral	8,527
Maturity Date	2023-01
Notes Payable	7,350	7,471
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Maturing On April 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.66%
Average Monthly Payment	85
Net Book Value Of Collateral	19,311
Maturity Date	2023-04
Notes Payable	15,967	16,221
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Maturing On October 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	5.93%
Average Monthly Payment	45
Net Book Value Of Collateral	8,554
Maturity Date	2023-10
Notes Payable	7,506	7,595
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Maturing On November 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	5.50%
Average Monthly Payment	67
Net Book Value Of Collateral	14,578
Maturity Date	2023-11
Notes Payable	11,686	11,837
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Two Maturing On November 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	5.38%
Average Monthly Payment	67
Net Book Value Of Collateral	13,513
Maturity Date	2023-11
Notes Payable	11,756	11,900
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Maturing On January 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	5.56%
Average Monthly Payment	282
Net Book Value Of Collateral	57,301
Maturity Date	2024-01
Notes Payable	48,722	49,292
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Maturing On July 2024[Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.24%
Average Monthly Payment	666
Net Book Value Of Collateral	126,577
Maturity Date	2024-07
Notes Payable	134,650
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Two Maturing On July 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.48%
Average Monthly Payment	120
Net Book Value Of Collateral	28,724
Maturity Date	2024-07
Notes Payable	23,572
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Three Maturing On July 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.30%
Average Monthly Payment	81
Net Book Value Of Collateral	21,174
Maturity Date	2024-07
Notes Payable	16,304
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Maturing On September 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.59%
Average Monthly Payment	134
Net Book Value Of Collateral	30,083
Maturity Date	2024-09
Notes Payable	26,070
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Two Maturing On September 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.70%
Average Monthly Payment	54
Net Book Value Of Collateral	11,941
Maturity Date	2024-09
Notes Payable	10,357
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Maturing On January 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.50%
Average Monthly Payment	53
Net Book Value Of Collateral	13,168
Maturity Date	2025-01
Notes Payable	10,406
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Two Maturing On January 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.46%
Average Monthly Payment	95
Net Book Value Of Collateral	6,611
Maturity Date	2025-01
Notes Payable	18,923
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Maturing On June 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	5.30%
Average Monthly Payment	81
Net Book Value Of Collateral	16,877
Maturity Date	2025-06
Notes Payable	14,237	14,434
Notes Payable [Member] | Fannie Mae Maturing On April 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	5.43%
Average Monthly Payment	62
Net Book Value Of Collateral	12,425
Maturity Date	2026-04
Notes Payable	10,908
Notes Payable [Member] | Berkadia Maturing on August 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	5.46%
Average Monthly Payment	108
Net Book Value Of Collateral	18,877
Maturity Date	2015-08
Notes Payable	13,777	14,294
Notes Payable [Member] | Berkadia Maturing On July 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average Monthly Payment	15
Net Book Value Of Collateral	5,445
Maturity Date	2015-07
Notes Payable	4,550	4,550
Notes Payable [Member] | Berkadia Two Maturing On July 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average Monthly Payment	36
Net Book Value Of Collateral	21,304
Maturity Date	2015-07
Notes Payable	9,300
Notes Payable [Member] | Berkadia Maturing On October 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average Monthly Payment	28
Net Book Value Of Collateral	10,465
Maturity Date	2015-10
Notes Payable	8,472	8,472
Notes Payable [Member] | Berkadia Maturing On January 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average Monthly Payment	37
Net Book Value Of Collateral	9,490
Maturity Date	2016-01
Notes Payable	9,500	9,500
Notes Payable [Member] | Berkadia Maturing On July 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average Monthly Payment	46
Net Book Value Of Collateral	11,602
Maturity Date	2016-07
Notes Payable	11,800
Notes Payable [Member] | Wells Fargo Maturing On July 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average Monthly Payment	53
Net Book Value Of Collateral	26,371
Maturity Date	2016-07
Notes Payable	21,600
Notes Payable [Member] | HUD Maturing on September 2045 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.48%
Average Monthly Payment	16
Net Book Value Of Collateral	5,808
Maturity Date	2045-09
Notes Payable	3,142	3,188
Notes Payable [Member] | Insurance Financing Maturing On May 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average Monthly Payment	496
Maturity Date	2014-05
Notes Payable		2,466
Notes Payable [Member] | Insurance Financing Maturing On October 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity Date	2014-10
Notes Payable		666
Notes Payable [Member] | Insurance Financing Maturing On February 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	1.92%
Average Monthly Payment	196
Maturity Date	2015-02
Notes Payable	390
Notes Payable [Member] | Insurance Financing Maturing On September 2015[Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	1.87%
Average Monthly Payment	65
Maturity Date	2015-09
Notes Payable	580
Notes Payable [Member] | Insurance Financing Maturing On March 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	1.79%
Average Monthly Payment	209
Maturity Date	2016-03
Notes Payable	$3,095

Notes_Payable_Schedule_of_Note1

Notes Payable - Schedule of Notes Payable (Parenthetical) (Detail)	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 23, 2014	Jun. 27, 2014
	Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of facilities owned	66
Notes Payable [Member] | Berkadia Maturing On July 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Acquisition price at a variable rate	LIBOR plus 3.75%
Basis on variable rate	3.75%
Interest Rate	3.91%
Notes Payable [Member] | Berkadia Two Maturing On July 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Acquisition price at a variable rate	LIBOR plus 4.50%
Basis on variable rate	4.50%
Interest Rate	4.66%
Notes Payable [Member] | Berkadia Three Maturing On July 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Acquisition price at a variable rate	LIBOR plus 4.50%
Basis on variable rate	4.50%
Interest Rate	4.66%
Notes Payable [Member] | Berkadia Maturing On October 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Acquisition price at a variable rate	LIBOR plus 3.75%
Basis on variable rate	3.75%
Interest Rate	3.91%
Notes Payable [Member] | Berkadia Maturing On January 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Acquisition price at a variable rate	LIBOR plus 4.50%
Basis on variable rate	4.50%
Interest Rate	4.66%
Notes Payable [Member] | Berkadia Maturing On July 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Acquisition price at a variable rate	LIBOR plus 4.50%
Basis on variable rate	4.50%
Interest Rate	4.66%
Notes Payable [Member] | Wells Fargo Maturing On July 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Acquisition price at a variable rate	LIBOR plus 2.75%
Basis on variable rate	2.75%
Interest Rate	2.91%
Fannie Mae [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate	4.46%
Mortgage loans term		10 years
Fannie Mae [Member] | 12 Senior Living Community [Member] | 4.24% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate			4.24%
Mortgage loans term			10 years
Berkadia [Member] | 2 Senior Living Community [Member] | Freddie Mac Maturing On June 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Mortgage loans term			12 months
Berkadia [Member] | 2 Senior Living Community [Member] | Freddie Mac Maturing On June 2014 [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Acquisition price at a variable rate			LIBOR plus 4.50%
Basis on variable rate			4.50%
Berkadia [Member] | 1 Senior Living Community [Member] | Freddie Mac Two Maturing On June 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Mortgage loans term			24 months
Berkadia [Member] | 1 Senior Living Community [Member] | Freddie Mac Two Maturing On June 2014 [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Acquisition price at a variable rate			LIBOR plus 4.50%
Basis on variable rate			4.50%

Notes_Payable_Additional_Infor

Notes Payable - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Jun. 27, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

31-May-14

31-May-13

Dec. 23, 2013

Jun. 28, 2013

Dec. 23, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Aug. 27, 2014

Aug. 04, 2014

Dec. 17, 2014

Mar. 26, 2014

Dec. 24, 2013

Oct. 31, 2013

Oct. 23, 2013

Sep. 05, 2013

Mar. 07, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 25, 2011

Sep. 10, 2010

Apr. 16, 2010

Community

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Notes payable of assets held for sale

$15,076,000

Senior living communities operated by company

117

Deferred financing cost

2,000,000

6,084,000

4,509,000

Prepayment premium

6,500,000

Unamortized deferred financing charge wrote off

500,000

Cash proceeds

36,500,000

Letters of Credit

2,600,000

2,200,000

1,700,000

Accumulated amortization

2,400,000

3,200,000

Amortization expense

1,500,000

Plymouth Transaction [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Fixed interest rate

4.70%

SHPIII/CSL Miami [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage debt

16,400,000

Mortgage loans term

10 years

Fixed interest rate

4.30%

Term period for principle amortization

30 years

SHPIII/CSL Richmond Heights [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage debt

23,700,000

Mortgage loans term

10 years

Fixed interest rate

4.48%

Term period for principle amortization

30 years

SHPIII/CSL Levis Commons [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Deferred financing cost

500,000

Interim financing obtained for acquisition

21,600,000

Interim financing variable rate description

LIBOR plus 2.75%

Interim financing variable rate

2.75%

Interim financing term

24 months

SHPIII/CSL Levis Commons [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interim financing variable rate description

LIBOR plus 2.75%

Interim financing variable rate

2.75%

Financing Agreement [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interim financing term

9 months

11 months

Renewed insurance policies and finance agreement

1,700,000

5,400,000

Interest rate

1.92%

1.97%

Freddie Mac [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Unamortized deferred financing cost

48,000

Prepayment premium

900,000

Unamortized deferred financing charge wrote off

500,000

Accumulated amortization

2,200,000

Freddie Mac [Member] | 15 Senior Living Community [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage debt

111,900,000

Senior living communities operated by company

15

Freddie Mac [Member] | 12 Senior Living Community [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage debt

8,400,000

Senior living communities operated by company

1

Berkadia Interim Loan [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage debt

9,500,000

Deferred financing cost

200,000

100,000

Deferred financing costs amortization period

2 years

Interim financing obtained for acquisition

4,600,000

Interim financing variable rate description

LIBOR plus 3.75%

LIBOR plus 4.50%

Interim financing variable rate

4.50%

3.75%

Maturity date of financing

10-Jul-15

10-Jan-16

Acquisition of senior living community

1

Oshkosh Transaction [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Fixed interest rate

4.59%

Roanoke Transaction [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Fixed interest rate

4.59%

Berkadia [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interim financing variable rate description

LIBOR plus 4.5%

Berkadia [Member] | 2 Senior Living Community [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Senior living communities operated by company

2

Interim financing obtained for acquisition

9,300,000

Interim financing term

12 months

Berkadia [Member] | 2 Senior Living Community [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interim financing variable rate

4.50%

Berkadia [Member] | 1 Senior Living Community [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Senior living communities operated by company

1

Interim financing obtained for acquisition

11,800,000

Interim financing term

24 months

Berkadia [Member] | 1 Senior Living Community [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interim financing variable rate

4.50%

Aspen Grove Transaction [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Fixed interest rate

5.43%

Fannie Mae [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage loans term

10 years

Fixed interest rate

4.46%

Berkadia Interim Loan [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Deferred financing cost

100,000

Interim financing obtained for acquisition

8,500,000

Interim financing variable rate description

LIBOR plus 3.75%

Interim financing variable rate

3.75%

Maturity date of financing

10-Oct-15

4.70% [Member] | Plymouth Transaction [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage debt

10,400,000

Mortgage loans term

10 years

Fixed interest rate

4.70%

Term period for principle amortization

30 years

Deferred financing cost

100,000

Deferred financing costs amortization period

10 years

4.59% [Member] | Oshkosh Transaction [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage debt

13,200,000

Mortgage loans term

10 years

Fixed interest rate

4.59%

Term period for principle amortization

30 years

Deferred financing cost

100,000

Deferred financing costs amortization period

10 years

4.59% [Member] | Roanoke Transaction [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage debt

12,900,000

Mortgage loans term

10 years

Fixed interest rate

4.59%

Term period for principle amortization

30 years

Deferred financing cost

100,000

Deferred financing costs amortization period

10 years

4.30% [Member] | SHPIII/CSL Miami [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage debt

16,400,000

Mortgage loans term

10 years

Fixed interest rate

4.30%

Term period for principle amortization

30 years

4.48% [[Member] | SHPIII/CSL Richmond Heights [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage debt

23,700,000

Mortgage loans term

10 years

Fixed interest rate

4.48%

Term period for principle amortization

30 years

4.24% [Member] | Fannie Mae [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage loans term

10 years

Fixed interest rate

4.24%

Term period for principle amortization

30 years

4.24% [Member] | Fannie Mae [Member] | 12 Senior Living Community [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage debt

135,500,000

Senior living communities operated by company

12

4.24% [Member] | Fannie Mae [Member] | 12 Senior Living Community [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage loans term

10 years

Fixed interest rate

4.24%

4.46% [Member] | Fannie Mae [Member] | 12 Senior Living Community [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage debt

18,900,000

Mortgage loans term

10 years

Fixed interest rate

4.46%

Term period for principle amortization

30 years

Deferred financing cost

200,000

Deferred financing costs amortization period

10 years

4.50% Debt [Member] | Canton Transaction [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage debt

10,400,000

Mortgage loans term

10 years

Fixed interest rate

4.50%

Term period for principle amortization

30 years

Deferred financing cost

100,000

Deferred financing costs amortization period

10 years

5.43% [Member] | Aspen Grove Transaction [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage debt

11,000,000

Mortgage loans term

12 years

Fixed interest rate

5.43%

Term period for principle amortization

30 years

Deferred financing cost

200,000

Deferred financing costs amortization period

12 years

5.56% Debt [Member] | Fannie Mae [Member] | 1 Senior Living Community [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage debt

5,600,000

Mortgage loans term

10 years

Fixed interest rate

5.56%

Term period for principle amortization

30 years

Deferred financing cost

100,000

Deferred financing costs amortization period

10 years

Mortgage debt on senior living communities with Fannie Mae, Number of notes held

1

5.56% Debt [Member] | Fannie Mae [Member] | Three Senior Living Communities [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage debt

43,700,000

Mortgage loans term

10 years

Fixed interest rate

5.56%

Term period for principle amortization

30 years

Deferred financing cost

400,000

Deferred financing costs amortization period

10 years

Mortgage debt on senior living communities with Fannie Mae, Number of notes held

3

5.38% [Member] | Fannie Mae [Member] | 1 Senior Living Community [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage debt

11,900,000

Mortgage loans term

10 years

Fixed interest rate

5.38%

Term period for principle amortization

30 years

Deferred financing cost

100,000

Deferred financing costs amortization period

10 years

Mortgage debt on senior living communities with Fannie Mae, Number of notes held

1

5.50% [Member] | Fannie Mae [Member] | 1 Senior Living Community [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage debt

11,900,000

Mortgage loans term

10 years

Fixed interest rate

5.50%

Term period for principle amortization

30 years

Deferred financing cost

100,000

Deferred financing costs amortization period

10 years

Mortgage debt on senior living communities with Fannie Mae, Number of notes held

1

5.93% [Member] | Fannie Mae [Member] | 1 Senior Living Community [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage debt

7,600,000

Mortgage loans term

10 years

Fixed interest rate

5.93%

Term period for principle amortization

30 years

Deferred financing cost

100,000

Deferred financing costs amortization period

10 years

Mortgage debt on senior living communities with Fannie Mae, Number of notes held

1

5.30% Debt [Member] | Fannie Mae [Member] | 1 Senior Living Community [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage debt

14,500,000

Mortgage loans term

12 years

Fixed interest rate

5.30%

Term period for principle amortization

30 years

Deferred financing cost

200,000

Deferred financing costs amortization period

12 years

Mortgage debt on senior living communities with Fannie Mae, Number of notes held

1

4.66% Debt [Member] | Fannie Mae [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage debt

12,400,000

Mortgage loans term

10 years

Fixed interest rate

4.66%

Term period for principle amortization

30 years

Deferred financing cost

200,000

Deferred financing costs amortization period

10 years

Cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted mortgage loans

4,000,000

4.66% Debt [Member] | Fannie Mae [Member] | 1 Senior Living Community [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Mortgage debt

4,000,000

Mortgage loans term

10 years

Fixed interest rate

4.66%

Term period for principle amortization

30 years

Deferred financing cost

100,000

Deferred financing costs amortization period

10 years

Mortgage debt on senior living communities with Fannie Mae, Number of notes held

1

Notes Payable [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Notes payable of assets held for sale

$15,100,000

Notes_Payable_Summary_of_Aggre

Notes Payable - Summary of Aggregate Scheduled Maturities of Notes Payable (Detail) (Notes Payable [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Notes Payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2015	$48,740
2016	53,137
2017	40,294
2018	9,893
2019	10,373
Thereafter	484,163
Total	$646,600

Equity_Additional_Information_

Equity - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2009	Jan. 22, 2009
Equity [Abstract]
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Authorization for purchase of company's common stock				$10
Purchase common stock shares	0	0	349,800
Average cost of per share			$2.67
Purchase common stock value			$0.90

StockBased_Compensation_Additi

Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options vesting period, Minimum	1 year
Stock options vesting period, Maximum	5 years
Intrinsic value of stock options outstanding and exercisable	$100,000	$300,000	$3,300,000
Period of recognition for compensation expense, Minimum	3 years
Period of recognition for compensation expense, Maximum	4 years
Compensation expense recognized	7,300,000	4,300,000	2,400,000
Expected dividend yield	0.00%
Stock option issued	0	0
Stock based compensation expense including forfeitures which was not recognized	6,900,000
Expected period of expenses, Minimum	1 year
Expected period of expenses, Maximum	4 years
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense recognized	0
Restricted stock outstanding, intrinsic value	17,500,000	20,900,000	15,000,000
Restricted common stock, Granted	350,716	403,715	508,191
Performance-based restricted stock, Granted	121,667
Average market value of common stock awarded to certain employees of company	$25.36
Restricted stock award vesting period, Minimum	1 year
Restricted stock award vesting period, Maximum	4 years
Restricted stock outstanding	$8,900,000

StockBased_Compensation_Stock_

Stock-Based Compensation - Stock Option Activity and Related Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Weighted average exercise price per share, Outstanding at Beginning of Period	$7.10	$6.28	$6.28
Weighted average exercise price per share, Granted	$0	$0	$0
Weighted average exercise price per share, Exercised	$6.48	$6.21	$6.36
Weighted average exercise price per share, Forfeited	$0	$0	$0
Weighted average exercise price per share, Outstanding at End of Period	$8.44	$7.10	$6.28
Weighted average exercise price per share, Options Exercisable	$8.44	$7.10	$6.28
Shares, Outstanding at Beginning of Period	19,000	265,930	285,100
Shares, Granted	0	0	0
Shares, Exercised	13,000	246,930	19,170
Shares, Forfeited	0	0	0
Shares, Outstanding at End of Period	6,000	19,000	265,930
Shares, Options Exercisable	6,000	19,000	265,930

StockBased_Compensation_Summar

Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Options Outstanding and Options Exercisable (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
$5.90 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Lower range	$5.90
Options outstanding end of year	3,000
Weighted average remaining contractual life (years), option outstanding	4 months 10 days
Weighted average exercise price options outstanding	$5.90
Options exercisable, number exercisable at end of year	3,000
Weighted average exercise price options exercisable	$5.90
$10.97 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Upper range	$10.97
Options outstanding end of year	3,000
Weighted average remaining contractual life (years), option outstanding	1 year 4 months 6 days
Weighted average exercise price options outstanding	$10.97
Options exercisable, number exercisable at end of year	3,000
Weighted average exercise price options exercisable	$10.97
$4.50 to $10.97 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Upper range	$10.97
Lower range	$5.90
Options outstanding end of year	6,000
Weighted average remaining contractual life (years), option outstanding	10 months 10 days
Weighted average exercise price options outstanding	$8.44
Options exercisable, number exercisable at end of year	6,000
Weighted average exercise price options exercisable	$8.44

StockBased_Compensation_Restri

Stock-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Awards Activity and Related Information (Detail) (Restricted Stock [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares, Outstanding at Beginning of Period	870,217	803,218	626,442
Shares, Granted	350,716	403,715	508,191
Shares, Vested	406,072	312,980	323,415
Shares, Forfeited	112,143	23,736	8,000
Shares, Outstanding at End of Period	702,718	870,217	803,218

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Provi

Income Taxes - Schedule of Provision for Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current:
Federal		($5,411)	$574
State	719	377	1,927
Deferred:
Federal		6,251	-2,613
State		4,542	-919
Income Tax Continuing Operations, Total	$719	$5,759	($1,031)

Income_Taxes_Summary_of_Provis

Income Taxes - Summary of Provision for Income Taxes Differed from Amounts of Income Tax Provision Determined by Applying U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate to Income Before Benefit for Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Tax (benefit) provision at federal statutory rates	($7,958)	($3,653)	($1,397)
State income tax expense, net of federal effects	-90	401	641
Federal and state income tax return true up		325	-122
State effective rate changes	6	-20	36
Change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance	8,456	8,810
Other	305	-104	-189
Income Tax Continuing Operations, Total	$719	$5,759	($1,031)

Income_Taxes_Summary_of_Deferr

Income Taxes - Summary of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred gains on sale/leaseback transactions	$7,027	$7,771
Net operating loss carryforward (expiring up to 2032)	12,556	5,271
Compensation costs	972	877
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures		73
Capital loss carryforward		605
Other	1,806	1,537
Total deferred tax assets	22,361	16,134
Valuation Allowance	-17,266	-8,810
Total deferred tax assets, net	5,095	7,324
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation and amortization	-5,095	-7,324
Total deferred tax assets, net	0	0
Current deferred tax assets, net	460	845
Long-term deferred tax (liabilities) assets, net	-460	-845
Total deferred tax assets, net	$0	$0

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
	Community	Community
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets related to federal Net operating loss carry forwards	$9.70
Deferred tax assets related to state Net operating loss carry forwards	2.5
Texas communities consolidated	36	36
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	28.8
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforward	0.3
Operating loss carryforward additional	8.4
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$53.10
Minimum [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Federal NOL expiration period period	2033
State NOL expiration period	2015
Maximum [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Federal NOL expiration period period	2034
State NOL expiration period	2034

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Additio

Employee Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Compensation Related Costs [Abstract]
Employer matching contributions from annual salary	4.00%
Percentage of employer match	50.00%
Contributed to the Plan annually	$500,000	$400,000	$400,000
Administrative expenses	$15,000	$15,300	$14,500

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Restricted cash	$12,241	$11,425
Carrying Amount [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	39,209	13,611
Restricted cash	12,241	11,425
Notes payable	646,600	479,294
Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	39,209	13,611
Restricted cash	12,241	11,425
Notes payable	$647,449	$459,708

Investment_in_Unconsolidated_J

Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures - Summary of Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule Of Investments In Joint Venture [Line Items]
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, Total		$1,010
SHPIII/CSL Miami [Member]
Schedule Of Investments In Joint Venture [Line Items]
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, Total		39
SHPIII/CSL Richmond Heights [Member]
Schedule Of Investments In Joint Venture [Line Items]
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, Total		484
SHPIII/CSL Levis Commons [Member]
Schedule Of Investments In Joint Venture [Line Items]
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, Total		$487

Investments_in_Unconsolidated_2

Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	31-May-07	Dec. 31, 2007	Nov. 30, 2007	Jun. 30, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment under the recognized earnings (losses) in the equity method of accounting by the company	$105,000	$133,000	($217,000)
Affiliated management services revenue	415,000	797,000	674,000
Percentage of member interest in joint ventures							100.00%
SHPIII/CSL Miami [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Contributed to interest by the company	800,000			800,000
Company ownership percentage ratio	10.00%			10.00%
Investment under the recognized earnings (losses) in the equity method of accounting by the company	8,500	24,000	-200,000
Affiliated management services revenue	100,000	200,000	200,000
SHPIII/CSL Levis Commons [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Contributed to interest by the company	800,000				800,000
Company ownership percentage ratio	10.00%				10.00%
Investment under the recognized earnings (losses) in the equity method of accounting by the company	25,400	33,000	-9,000
Affiliated management services revenue	100,000	300,000	200,000
SHPIII/CSL Richmond Heights [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Contributed to interest by the company	800,000					800,000
Company ownership percentage ratio	10.00%					10.00%
Investment under the recognized earnings (losses) in the equity method of accounting by the company	70,700	67,000	19,000
Affiliated management services revenue	$200,000	$300,000	$300,000
SHPII/CSL [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of member interest in joint ventures							100.00%

Allowance_for_Doubtful_Account2

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Receivables [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of year	$1,900	$1,825	$1,705
Provision for bad debts, net of recoveries	717	497	749
Write-offs and other	-296	-422	-629
Balance at end of year	$2,321	$1,900	$1,825

Lease_Summary_of_Companys_Faci

Lease - Summary of Company's Facility Lease Agreements (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule Of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Lease Acquisition Costs	$6,700,000
Deferred Gains / Lease Concessions	37,500,000
Accumulated amortization through December 31, 2014	-1,230,000	-1,164,000	-753,000
Accumulated deferred gains / lease concessions recognized through December 31, 2014	-18,000,000
Net lease acquisition costs as of December 31, 2014	3,200,000
Net deferred gains / lease concessions as of December 31, 2014	19,500,000
Property Subject to Operating Lease [Member]
Schedule Of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Accumulated amortization through December 31, 2014	-3,500,000
HCP May 31, 2006 [Member]
Schedule Of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Date of Lease	31-May-06
Number of Communities	6
Value of Transaction	43,000,000
Term	20 years
Initial Lease Rate	8.00%
Lease Acquisition Costs	200,000
Deferred Gains / Lease Concessions	600,000
HCN September 10, 2010 [Member]
Schedule Of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Date of Lease	10-Sep-10
Number of Communities	12
Value of Transaction	104,600,000
Term	15 years
Initial Lease Rate	8.50%
Lease Acquisition Costs	400,000
Deferred Gains / Lease Concessions	2,000,000
Ventas September 30, 2005 [Member]
Schedule Of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Date of Lease	30-Sep-05
Number of Communities	6
Value of Transaction	84,600,000
Term	10 years
Initial Lease Rate	8.00%
Lease Acquisition Costs	1,400,000
Deferred Gains / Lease Concessions	4,600,000
Ventas October 18, 2005 [Member]
Schedule Of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Date of Lease	18-Oct-05
Number of Communities	1
Value of Transaction	19,500,000
Term	10 years
Initial Lease Rate	8.00%
Lease Acquisition Costs	200,000
Ventas June 8, 2006 [Member]
Schedule Of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Date of Lease	8-Jun-06
Number of Communities	1
Value of Transaction	19,100,000
Term	10 years
Initial Lease Rate	8.00%
Lease Acquisition Costs	400,000
Ventas January 31, 2008 [Member]
Schedule Of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Date of Lease	31-Jan-08
Number of Communities	1
Value of Transaction	5,000,000
Term	10 years
Initial Lease Rate	7.75%
Lease Acquisition Costs	200,000
Ventas June 27, 2012 [Member]
Schedule Of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Date of Lease	27-Jun-12
Number of Communities	2
Value of Transaction	43,300,000
Term	10 years
Initial Lease Rate	6.75%
Lease Acquisition Costs	800,000
HCP May 1, 2006 [Member]
Schedule Of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Date of Lease	1-May-06
Number of Communities	3
Value of Transaction	54,000,000
Term	20 years
Initial Lease Rate	8.00%
Lease Acquisition Costs	300,000
Deferred Gains / Lease Concessions	12,800,000
HCP December 1, 2006 [Member]
Schedule Of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Date of Lease	1-Dec-06
Number of Communities	4
Value of Transaction	51,000,000
Term	20 years
Initial Lease Rate	8.00%
Lease Acquisition Costs	700,000
HCP December 14, 2006 [Member]
Schedule Of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Date of Lease	14-Dec-06
Number of Communities	1
Value of Transaction	18,000,000
Term	20 years
Initial Lease Rate	7.75%
Lease Acquisition Costs	300,000
HCP April 11, 2007 [Member]
Schedule Of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Date of Lease	11-Apr-07
Number of Communities	1
Value of Transaction	8,000,000
Term	20 years
Initial Lease Rate	7.25%
Lease Acquisition Costs	100,000
HCN April 16, 2010 [Member]
Schedule Of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Date of Lease	16-Apr-10
Number of Communities	5
Value of Transaction	48,500,000
Term	15 years
Initial Lease Rate	8.25%
Lease Acquisition Costs	600,000
Deferred Gains / Lease Concessions	800,000
HCN May 1, 2010 [Member]
Schedule Of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Date of Lease	1-May-10
Number of Communities	3
Value of Transaction	36,000,000
Term	15 years
Initial Lease Rate	8.25%
Lease Acquisition Costs	200,000
Deferred Gains / Lease Concessions	400,000
HCN April 8, 2011 [Member]
Schedule Of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Date of Lease	8-Apr-11
Number of Communities	4
Value of Transaction	141,000,000
Term	15 years
Initial Lease Rate	7.25%
Lease Acquisition Costs	900,000
Deferred Gains / Lease Concessions	$16,300,000

Lease_Summary_of_Companys_Faci1

Lease - Summary of Company's Facility Lease Agreements (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Nov. 11, 2013
Schedule Of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Deferred gains	$34.90
Lease concessions	2.6
Ventas [Member]
Schedule Of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Lease expiration date	30-Sep-20
Lease agreements initial terms	10 years
Available renewal extension period	5 years
HCP [Member]
Schedule Of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Capital improvement project		3.3
Number of operating lease remaining		9
Lease expiration date		31-Oct-20
HCP May 31, 2006 [Member]
Schedule Of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Lease concessions	0.6
HCN September 10, 2010 [Member]
Schedule Of Operating Leases [Line Items]
Lease concessions	$2

Leases_Additional_Information_

Leases - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Loans And Leases [Line Items]
Period of Initial lease terms in which deferred lease acquisition costs are being amortized	5 years
Lease contracts period		5 years
Incurred lease expense	$60.90	$58.80	$58.50
Deferred lease costs, Gross	6.7	6.7
Accumulated amortization cost	3.5	3.1
Expected amortization expense next 12 months	0.4
Expected amortization expense year two	0.4
Expected amortization expense year three	0.4
Expected amortization expense year four	0.4
Expected amortization expense year five	0.4
HCN [Member]
Loans And Leases [Line Items]
Number of leased senior living facilities		24
Number of Lease Extension Available		1
Lease agreements initial terms		15 years
Available renewal extension period		15 years
Lease acquisition costs incurred		2.1
Period of Initial lease terms in which deferred lease acquisition costs are being amortized		15 years
Lease expiration year and month		2026-04
HCP [Member]
Loans And Leases [Line Items]
Number of leased senior living facilities	15
Number of Lease Extension Available	2
Lease agreements initial terms	10 years
Available renewal extension period	10 years
Lease acquisition costs incurred	1.5
Capital improvement project	3.3
Period of Initial lease terms in which deferred lease acquisition costs are being amortized	10 years
Lease expiration year and month	2016-05
Minimum [Member] | HCN [Member]
Loans And Leases [Line Items]
Lease agreements range		7.25%
Minimum [Member] | HCP [Member]
Loans And Leases [Line Items]
Lease agreements range	7.25%
Maximum [Member] | HCN [Member]
Loans And Leases [Line Items]
Lease agreements range		8.50%
Maximum [Member] | HCP [Member]
Loans And Leases [Line Items]
Lease agreements range	8.00%
Ventas [Member]
Loans And Leases [Line Items]
Number of leased senior living facilities	11
Number of Lease Extension Available	2
Lease expiration date	30-Sep-20
Lease agreements initial terms	10 years
Available renewal extension period	5 years
Lease acquisition costs incurred	3
Number of properties accounts as operating lease	9
Number of properties accounts as financing obligation	2
Mortgage debt assumed	18.3
Additional Cash collateral Deposits	3.4
Lease period	5 years
Additions to property and equipment	13.2
Property and equipment amortized	11.8
Unamortized portion of the deferred gain	$4.90
Lease portfolio period	5 years
Ventas [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Loans And Leases [Line Items]
Lease agreements range	6.75%
Ventas [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Loans And Leases [Line Items]
Lease agreements range	8.00%

Leases_Summary_of_Future_Minim

Leases - Summary of Future Minimum Lease Commitments (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Leases [Abstract]
2015	$63,487
2016	60,657
2017	59,221
2018	59,224
2019	59,206
Thereafter	194,136
Total	$495,931

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio

Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) - Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Total revenues	$88,935	$87,983	$87,219	$86,225	$383,925	$350,362	$310,536
Income from operations	2,624	2,900	2,963	2,763
Net loss and comprehensive loss	($2,395)	($9,963)	($2,070)	($2,076)	($24,126)	($16,504)	($3,119)
Net loss per share, basic	($0.08)	($0.35)	($0.07)	($0.07)	($0.83)	($0.58)	($0.11)
Net loss per share, diluted	($0.08)	($0.35)	($0.07)	($0.07)	($0.83)	($0.58)	($0.11)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic	27,949	27,911	27,809	27,584	28,301	27,815	27,349
Weighted average shares outstanding, fully diluted	27,949	27,911	27,809	27,584	28,301	27,815	27,349

Subsequent_Event_Additional_In

Subsequent Event - Additional Information (Detail) (Subsequent Event [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 22, 2015	Jan. 13, 2015
	Independent_Living_Unit	Assisted_Living_Unit
	Community	Community
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of communities sold	4
Gross proceeds from sale of communities	$36.50
Number of independent living units	547
Green Bay, Wisconsin [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Net proceeds from sale of communities	18.3
Roanoke Virginia [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of communities acquired		1
Acquisition cost		18.3
Long term finance of Fannie Mae		$14.10
Long term fixed rate of Fannie Mae		4.35%
Number of assisted living units		78
Maximum period for expansion of permanent financing		10 years