Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) 10-Q 11 Aug 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Billions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Aug. 05, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Brookdale Senior Living Inc.	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001332349	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$2.30
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	172,992,205	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'	'

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$50,934	$58,511
Cash and escrow deposits - restricted	36,279	38,191
Accounts receivable, net	103,365	104,262
Deferred tax asset	17,050	17,643
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net	81,065	76,255
Total current assets	288,693	294,862
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net	3,911,338	3,895,475
Cash and escrow deposits - restricted	58,935	57,611
Investment in unconsolidated ventures	41,965	44,103
Goodwill	109,553	109,553
Other intangible assets, net	157,003	158,757
Other assets, net	183,289	177,396
Total assets	4,750,776	4,737,757
Current liabilities	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	64,031	201,954
Trade accounts payable	52,022	65,840
Accrued expenses	198,925	209,479
Refundable entrance fees and deferred revenue	398,060	388,400
Tenant security deposits	4,900	5,171
Total current liabilities	717,938	870,844
Long-term debt, less current portion	2,571,460	2,404,624
Line of credit	12,000	30,000
Deferred entrance fee revenue	92,025	86,862
Deferred liabilities	155,949	154,870
Deferred tax liability	81,299	81,299
Other liabilities	88,482	88,321
Total liabilities	3,719,153	3,716,820
Stockholders' Equity	'	'
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013; no shares issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013; 131,019,627 and 130,155,012 shares issued and 128,591,226 and 127,726,611 shares outstanding (including 3,183,184 and 3,372,937 unvested restricted shares), respectively	1,286	1,277
Additional paid-in-capital	2,041,742	2,025,471
Treasury stock, at cost; 2,428,401 shares at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013	-46,800	-46,800
Accumulated deficit	-964,605	-959,011
Total stockholders' equity	1,031,623	1,020,937
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$4,750,776	$4,737,757

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	50,000,000	50,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	131,019,627	130,155,012
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	128,591,226	127,726,611
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	2,428,401	2,428,401
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'
Stockholders' Equity, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	3,183,184	3,372,937

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Revenue	'	'	'	'
Resident fees	$653,517	$620,938	$1,303,827	$1,245,308
Management fees	7,489	7,744	14,891	15,353
Reimbursed costs incurred on behalf of managed communities	87,387	87,786	176,950	168,073
Total revenue	748,393	716,468	1,495,668	1,428,734
Expense	'	'	'	'
Facility operating expense (excluding depreciation and amortization of $64,067, $59,444, $126,728 and $116,699, respectively)	435,415	416,027	865,285	829,030
General and administrative expense (including non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $7,729, $6,988, $15,301 and $13,882, respectively)	53,816	46,035	109,325	92,646
Facility lease expense	70,030	68,777	139,899	137,796
Depreciation and amortization	71,088	67,254	141,404	131,913
Asset impairment	0	2,154	0	2,154
Costs incurred on behalf of managed communities	87,387	87,786	176,950	168,073
Total operating expense	717,736	688,033	1,432,863	1,361,612
Income from operations	30,657	28,435	62,805	67,122
Interest income	285	252	606	555
Interest expense:	'	'	'	'
Debt	-29,657	-29,843	-59,655	-60,814
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount	-4,078	-4,348	-8,096	-8,917
Change in fair value of derivatives	-1,322	1,836	-2,169	1,971
Loss on extinguishment of debt	-3,197	-893	-3,197	-893
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures	1,523	445	2,159	560
Other non-operating income	3,456	80	3,921	1,086
(Loss) income before income taxes	-2,333	-4,036	-3,626	670
Provision for income taxes	-962	-1,164	-1,968	-2,312
Net loss	($3,295)	($5,200)	($5,594)	($1,642)
Basic and diluted net loss per share	($0.03)	($0.04)	($0.04)	($0.01)
Weighted average shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share	125,058	123,405	124,770	123,114

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	$64,067	$59,444	$126,728	$116,699
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense	$7,729	$6,988	$15,301	$13,882

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY (Unaudited) (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data
Balances at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2013	$1,020,937	$1,277	$2,025,471	($46,800)	($959,011)
Balances at beginning of period - shares (in share) at Dec. 31, 2013	127,726,611	127,727,000	'	'	'
Compensation expense related to restricted stock grants	15,301	0	15,301	0	0
Net loss	-5,594	0	0	0	-5,594
Issuance of common stock under Associate Stock Purchase Plan	817	0	817	0	0
Issuance of common stock under Associate Stock Purchase Plan - shares (in shares)	'	28,000	'	'	'
Restricted stock, net	0	9	-9	0	0
Restricted stock, net - shares (in shares)	'	836,000	'	'	'
Other	162	0	162	0	0
Balances at end of period at Jun. 30, 2014	$1,031,623	$1,286	$2,041,742	($46,800)	($964,605)
Balances at end of period - shares (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2014	128,591,226	128,591,000	'	'	'

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Cash Flows from Operating Activities	'	'
Net loss	($5,594)	($1,642)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Loss on extinguishment of debt	3,197	893
Depreciation and amortization	149,500	140,830
Asset impairment	0	2,154
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures	-2,159	-560
Distributions from unconsolidated ventures from cumulative share of net earnings	615	1,441
Amortization of deferred gain	-2,186	-2,186
Amortization of entrance fees	-14,749	-14,165
Proceeds from deferred entrance fee revenue	23,941	21,361
Deferred income tax provision	593	0
Change in deferred lease liability	-440	1,432
Change in fair value of derivatives	2,169	-1,971
Loss (gain) on sale of assets	115	-902
Non-cash stock-based compensation	15,301	13,882
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	1,415	-7,328
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net	-14,185	-3,539
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	-13,316	2,055
Tenant refundable fees and security deposits	-477	-593
Deferred revenue	474	-6,334
Net cash provided by operating activities	144,214	144,828
Cash Flows from Investing Activities	'	'
Increase in lease security deposits and lease acquisition deposits, net	-66	-3,018
Decrease in cash and escrow deposits - restricted	588	3,021
Additions to property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net	-133,429	-100,291
Acquisition of assets, net of related payables and cash received	-515	-4,835
Payments on (issuance of) notes receivable, net	2,640	-64
Investment in unconsolidated ventures	0	-7,992
Distributions received from unconsolidated ventures	2,643	0
Proceeds from sale of assets, net	0	7,554
Net cash used in investing activities	-128,139	-105,625
Cash Flows from Financing Activities	'	'
Proceeds from debt	180,154	427,622
Repayment of debt and capital lease obligations	-181,813	-488,532
Proceeds from line of credit	82,000	190,000
Repayment of line of credit	-100,000	-200,000
Payment of financing costs, net of related payables	-818	-7,895
Refundable entrance fees:	'	'
Proceeds from refundable entrance fees	16,942	19,390
Refunds of entrance fees	-17,659	-16,776
Cash portion of loss on extinguishment of debt	-3,180	-453
Purchase of derivatives	0	-1,489
Other	722	636
Net cash used in financing activities	-23,652	-77,497
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-7,577	-38,294
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	58,511	69,240
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$50,934	$30,946

Description_of_Business

Description of Business	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Description of Business [Abstract]	'
Description of Business	'
	1.  Description of Business
	Brookdale Senior Living Inc. ("Brookdale" or the "Company") is a leading owner and operator of senior living communities throughout the United States.  The Company provides an exceptional living experience through properties that are designed, purpose-built and operated to provide the highest quality service, care and living accommodations for residents.  The Company owns, leases and operates retirement centers, assisted living and dementia-care communities and continuing care retirement centers ("CCRCs").  Through Brookdale Ancillary Services, the Company also offers a range of outpatient therapy, home health and hospice services, primarily to residents of its communities.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	2.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. In the opinion of management, these financial statements include all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of June 30, 2014, and for all periods presented. The condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. All adjustments made have been of a normal and recurring nature. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. The Company believes that the disclosures included are adequate and provide a fair presentation of interim period results. Interim financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the financial position or operating results for an entire year. It is suggested that these interim financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes thereto, together with management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
	Revenue Recognition
	Resident Fees
	Resident fee revenue is recorded when services are rendered and consists of fees for basic housing, support services and fees associated with additional services such as personalized health and assisted living care. Residency agreements are generally for a term of 30 days to one year, with resident fees billed monthly in advance. Revenue for certain skilled nursing services and ancillary charges is recognized as services are provided and is billed monthly in arrears.
	Entrance Fees
	Certain of the Company's communities have residency agreements which require the resident to pay an upfront entrance fee prior to occupying the community.  In addition, in connection with the Company's MyChoice program, new and existing residents are allowed to pay additional entrance fee amounts in return for a reduced monthly service fee.  The non-refundable portion of the entrance fee is recorded as deferred entrance fee revenue and amortized over the estimated stay of the resident based on an actuarial valuation.  The refundable portion of a resident's entrance fee is generally refundable within a certain number of months or days following contract termination or upon the sale of the unit.  The refundable portion of the fee is not amortized and included in refundable entrance fees.  All refundable amounts due to residents at any time in the future are classified as current liabilities.
	Management Fees
	Management fee revenue is recorded as services are provided to the owners of the communities. Revenues are determined by an agreed upon percentage of gross revenues (as defined).
	Reimbursed Costs Incurred on Behalf of Managed Communities
	The Company manages certain communities under contracts which provide for payment to the Company of a monthly management fee plus reimbursement of certain operating expenses.  Where the Company is the primary obligor with respect to any such operating expenses, the Company recognizes revenue when the goods have been delivered or the service has been rendered and the Company is due reimbursement.  Such revenue is included in "reimbursed costs incurred on behalf of managed communities" on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.  The related costs are included in "costs incurred on behalf of managed communities" on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
	Purchase Accounting
	In determining the allocation of the purchase price of companies and communities to net tangible and identified intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the Company makes estimates of fair value using information obtained as a result of pre-acquisition due diligence, marketing, leasing activities and/or independent appraisals. The Company allocates the purchase price of communities based on their fair values in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 805 - Business Combinations ("ASC 805").  The determination of fair value involves the use of significant judgment and estimation. The Company determines fair values as follows:
	Current assets and current liabilities assumed are valued at carryover basis which approximates fair value.
	Property, plant and equipment are valued utilizing discounted cash flow projections of future revenue and costs, and capitalization and discount rates using current market conditions.
	The Company allocates a portion of the purchase price to the value of resident leases acquired based on the difference between the communities valued with existing in-place leases adjusted to market rental rates and the communities valued with current leases in place based on current contractual terms. Factors management considers in its analysis include an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions and costs to execute similar resident leases. In estimating carrying costs, management includes estimates of lost rentals during the lease-up period and estimated costs to execute similar leases. The value of in-place leases is amortized to expense over the remaining initial term of the respective leases.
	Leasehold operating intangibles are valued utilizing discounted cash flow projections that assume certain future revenues and costs over the remaining lease term. The value assigned to leasehold operating intangibles is amortized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
	Community purchase options are valued at the estimated value of the underlying community less the cost of the option payment discounted at current market rates.  Management contracts and other acquired contracts are valued at a multiple of management fees and operating income or are valued utilizing discounted cash flow projections that assume certain future revenues and costs over the remaining contract.  The assets are then amortized over the estimated term of the agreement.
	Long-term debt assumed is recorded at fair market value based on the current market rates and collateral securing the indebtedness.  Any debt premium or discount recorded is amortized over the related debt maturity period.
	Capital lease obligations are valued based on the present value of the minimum lease payments applying a discount rate equal to the Company's estimated incremental borrowing rate at the date of acquisition.
	Deferred entrance fee revenue is valued at the estimated cost of providing services to residents over the terms of the current contracts to provide such services. Refundable entrance fees are valued at cost pursuant to the resident lease plus the resident's share of any appreciation of the community unit at the date of acquisition, if applicable.
	A deferred tax liability is recognized at statutory rates for the difference between the book and tax bases of the acquired assets and liabilities.
	The excess of the fair value of liabilities assumed and cash paid over the fair value of assets acquired is allocated to goodwill.
	Contingent consideration is valued using a probability-weighted discounted cash flow model.
	Deferred Financing Costs
	Deferred financing costs include fees and costs incurred to obtain long-term debt and are recorded in other assets and amortized on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective yield method, over the term of the related debt.  Unamortized deferred financing fees are written-off when debt is retired before the maturity date.  Upon refinancing of mortgage debt or amendment of the line of credit, unamortized deferred financing fees and additional financing costs incurred are accounted for in accordance with ASC 470-50, Debt Modifications and Extinguishments.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	ASC 820 – Fair Value Measurements establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. A financial instrument's categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels are defined as follows:
	Level 1 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
	Level 2 – Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
	Level 3 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
	Cash and cash equivalents and cash and escrow deposits – restricted are reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets at amounts considered by management to reasonably approximate fair value due to the short maturity.
	The Company estimates the fair value of its long-term debt using a discounted cash flow analysis based upon the Company's current borrowing rate for debt with similar maturities and collateral securing the indebtedness. The Company had outstanding debt with a carrying value and estimated fair value of approximately $2.6 billion as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  The Company's fair value of debt disclosure is classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.
	Self-Insurance Liability Accruals
	The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of its business. Although the Company maintains general liability and professional liability insurance policies for its owned, leased and managed communities under a master insurance program, the Company's current policies provide for deductibles for each and every claim. As a result, the Company is, in effect, self-insured for claims that are less than the deductible amounts. In addition, the Company maintains a large-deductible workers compensation program and a self-insured employee medical program. The Company reviews the adequacy of its accruals related to these liabilities on an ongoing basis, using historical claims, actuarial valuations, third party administrator estimates, consultants, advice from legal counsel and industry data, and adjusts accruals periodically. Estimated costs related to these self-insurance programs are accrued based on known claims and projected claims incurred but not yet reported. Subsequent changes in actual experience are monitored and estimates are updated as information is available.
	New Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists ("ASU 2013-11"). ASU 2013-11 changes the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. These changes require an entity to present an unrecognized tax benefit as a liability in the financial statements if (i) a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position, or (ii) the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position. Otherwise, an unrecognized tax benefit is required to be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. The Company adopted the provisions of this update as of January 1, 2014 and incorporated the provisions of this update to its condensed consolidated financial statements upon adoption. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity ("ASU 2014-08").  ASU 2014-08 changes the definition of a discontinued operation to include only those disposals of components of an entity that represent a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. ASU 2014-08 is effective prospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2014 and is available for early adoption as of January 1, 2014. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2014-08 as of January 1, 2014 and incorporated the provisions of this update to its condensed consolidated financial statements upon adoption. The adoption of ASU 2014-08 did not have a material impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"). 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 on or 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.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	3.  Earnings Per Share
	Basic earnings per share ("EPS") is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding.  Diluted EPS includes the components of basic EPS and also gives effect to dilutive common stock equivalents.  For purposes of calculating basic and diluted earnings per share, vested restricted stock awards are considered outstanding.  Under the treasury stock method, diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other instruments that are convertible into common stock were exercised or could result in the issuance of common stock.  Potentially dilutive common stock equivalents include unvested restricted stock, restricted stock units and convertible debt instruments and warrants.
	During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company reported a consolidated net loss.  As a result of the net loss, unvested restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards and convertible debt instruments and warrants were antidilutive for each period and were not included in the computation of diluted weighted average shares.  The weighted average restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards excluded from the calculations of diluted net loss per share were 3.6 million and 4.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and 3.7 million and 4.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	As a result of the net loss, the calculation of diluted weighted average shares also excludes the impact of conversion of the Company's $316.3 million of convertible senior notes.  As of June 30, 2014 and 2013, the maximum number of shares issuable upon conversion of the notes is approximately 13.8 million (after giving effect to additional make-whole shares issuable upon conversion in connection with the occurrence of certain events); however it is the Company's current intent and policy to settle the principal amount of the notes in cash upon conversion.  The maximum number of shares issuable upon conversion of the notes in excess of the amount of principal that would be settled in cash is approximately 3.0 million.  In addition, the calculation of diluted weighted average shares excludes the impact of the exercise of warrants to acquire the Company's common stock.  As of June 30, 2014 and 2013, the number of shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants is approximately 10.8 million.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	4.  Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company follows ASC 718 in accounting for its share-based payments. This guidance requires measurement of the cost of employee services received in exchange for stock compensation based on the grant-date fair value of the employee stock awards. This cost is recognized as compensation expense ratably over the employee's requisite service period.  Incremental compensation costs arising from subsequent modifications of awards after the grant date must be recognized when incurred.
	For all awards with graded vesting other than awards with performance-based vesting conditions, the Company records compensation expense for the entire award on a straight-line basis (or, if applicable, on the accelerated method) over the requisite service period.  For graded-vesting 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 quarterly.  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's compensation expense recorded in connection with grants of restricted stock for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 reflects an initial estimated cumulative forfeiture rate from 0% to 10% over the requisite service period of the awards. That estimate is revised if subsequent information indicates that the actual number of awards expected to vest is likely to differ from previous estimates.
	Current year grants of restricted shares under the Company's Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan were as follows (amounts in thousands except for value per share):
		Shares Granted		Value Per Share		Total Value
	Three months ended March 31, 2014		1,028	$	27.01 − $27.18	$	27,774
	Three months ended June 30, 2014		42	$	31.06 − $33.84	$	1,313

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net	'
	5.  Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net
	The following is a summary of the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013 presented on an operating segment basis (dollars in thousands):
		30-Jun-14										31-Dec-13
		Gross			Accumulated				Net			Gross			Accumulated				Net
		Carrying			Impairment							Carrying			Impairment
		Amount			and Other							Amount			and Other
					Charges										Charges
	Retirement Centers		$	7,642		$	(521	)		$	7,121		$	7,642		$	(521	)		$	7,121
	Assisted Living			102,680			(248	)			102,432			102,680			(248	)			102,432
	Total		$	110,322		$	(769	)		$	109,553		$	110,322		$	(769	)		$	109,553
	Goodwill is tested for impairment annually with a test date of October 1 or sooner if indicators of impairment are present.  No indicators of impairment were present during the six months ended June 30, 2014.
	The following is a summary of other intangible assets at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (dollars in thousands):
			30-Jun-14										31-Dec-13
			Gross			Accumulated				Net			Gross			Accumulated				Net
			Carrying			Amortization							Carrying			Amortization
			Amount										Amount
	Community purchase options		$	147,610		$	(26,810	)		$	120,800		$	147,610		$	(24,961	)		$	122,649
	Health care licenses			34,499			—				34,499			33,853			—				33,853
	Other			3,331			(1,627	)			1,704			3,331			(1,076	)			2,255
	Total		$	185,440		$	(28,437	)		$	157,003		$	184,794		$	(26,037	)		$	158,757
	Amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets for both the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $1.2 million and for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $2.4 million and $2.3 million, respectively.  Health care licenses were determined to be indefinite-lived intangible assets and are not subject to amortization.  No indicators of impairment were present during the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_a

Property, Plant and Equipment and Leasehold Intangibles, Net	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment and Leasehold Intangibles, Net [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment and Leasehold Intangibles, Net	'
	6.  Property, Plant and Equipment and Leasehold Intangibles, Net
	Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net, which include assets under capital leases, consist of the following (dollars in thousands):
		June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Land	$	302,829		$	302,444
	Buildings and improvements		3,563,952			3,508,693
	Leasehold improvements		65,357			59,948
	Furniture and equipment		667,072			623,352
	Resident and leasehold operating intangibles		435,012			435,012
	Construction in progress		97,200			88,309
	Assets under capital and financing leases		740,542			699,973
			5,871,964			5,717,731
	Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(1,960,626	)		(1,822,256	)
	Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net	$	3,911,338		$	3,895,475
	Long-lived assets with definite useful lives are depreciated or amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives (or, in certain cases, the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the lease term) and are tested for impairment whenever indicators of impairment arise. No indicators of impairment were present during the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	7.  Debt
	Long-Term Debt, Capital Leases and Financing Obligations
	Long-term debt, capital leases and financing obligations consist of the following (dollars in thousands):
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Mortgage notes payable due 2016 through 2023; weighted average interest rate of 4.03% for the six months ended June 30, 2014, net of debt premium of $1.1 million (weighted average interest rate of 4.12% in 2013)	$	2,025,362	$	2,037,649
	Capital and financing lease obligations payable through 2026; weighted average interest rate of 8.05% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 (weighted average interest rate of 8.14% in 2013)		312,178		299,824
	Convertible notes payable in aggregate principal amount of $316.3 million, less debt discount of $49.5 million and $54.8 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, interest at 2.75% per annum, due June 2018		266,794		261,443
	Construction financing due 2017 through 2027; weighted average interest rate of 5.20% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 (weighted average interest rate of 6.22% in 2013)		28,453		4,476
	Notes payable issued to finance insurance premiums, weighted average interest rate of 2.65% for the six months ended June 30, 2014  (weighted average interest rate of 2.65% in 2013), due 2014		2,704		3,186
	Total debt		2,635,491		2,606,578
	Less current portion		64,031		201,954
	Total long-term debt	$	2,571,460	$	2,404,624
	Credit Facilities
	On March 28, 2013, the Company entered into a second amended and restated credit agreement with General Electric Capital Corporation, as administrative agent and lender, and the other lenders from time to time parties thereto.  The amended credit agreement extended the maturity date of the facility to March 31, 2018 and decreased the interest rate payable on advances and the fee payable on the unused portion of the facility.  The amended credit agreement provided an option to increase the committed amount initially from $230.0 million to $250.0 million, which the Company exercised on June 28, 2013, and provides an additional option to increase the committed amount from $250.0 million to up to $350.0 million, subject to obtaining commitments for the amount of such increase from acceptable lenders.  The amended credit agreement also permits reduction of the committed amount or termination of the facility during the last two years of the five year term without payment of a premium or penalty.  The amended credit agreement was further amended and restated effective September 20, 2013 to, among other things, incorporate a $25.0 million swingline feature to permit same-day borrowing.
	Amounts drawn under the facility bear interest at 90-day LIBOR plus an applicable margin.  The applicable margin varies with the percentage of the total commitment drawn, with a 3.25% margin at 25% or lower utilization, a 3.75% margin at utilization greater than 25% but less than or equal to 50%, and a 4.25% margin at greater than 50% utilization.  For purposes of determining the interest rate, in no event will LIBOR be less than 0.5% per annum.  The Company is also required to pay a quarterly commitment fee of 0.5% per annum on the unused portion of the facility.
	The revolving line of credit can be used to finance acquisitions and fund working capital and capital expenditures and for other general corporate purposes.
	The facility is secured by a first priority mortgage on certain of the Company's communities. The availability under the line will vary from time to time as it is based on borrowing base calculations related to the appraised value and performance of the communities securing the facility.
	The amended credit agreement contains typical affirmative and negative covenants, including financial covenants with respect to minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage and minimum consolidated tangible net worth. A violation of any of these covenants could result in a default under the amended credit agreement, which would result in termination of all commitments under the amended credit agreement and all amounts owing under the amended credit agreement and certain other loan agreements becoming immediately due and payable.
	As of June 30, 2014, the Company had an available secured line of credit with a commitment and available amount of $250.0 million (of which $12.0 million had been drawn as of such date).  The Company also had secured and unsecured letter of credit facilities of up to $84.5 million in the aggregate as of June 30, 2014.  Letters of credit totaling $71.6 million had been issued under these facilities as of that date.
	Financings
	On April 9, 2014, the Company obtained $146.0 million in loans, secured by first mortgages on 20 communities. The loans bear interest at a fixed rate of 4.77% and mature in May 2021. Proceeds of the loans were used to refinance $140.0 million of mortgage debt that was scheduled to mature in November 2014.
	As of June 30, 2014, the Company is in compliance with the financial covenants of its outstanding debt and lease agreements.

Litigation

Litigation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Legal Matters And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Litigation	'
	8.  Litigation
	The Company has been and is currently involved in litigation and claims incidental to the conduct of its business which are comparable to other companies in the senior living industry. Certain claims and lawsuits allege large damage amounts and may require significant costs to defend and resolve. Similarly, the senior living industry is continuously subject to scrutiny by governmental regulators, which could result in litigation related to regulatory compliance matters. As a result, the Company maintains general liability and professional liability insurance policies in amounts and with coverage and deductibles the Company believes are adequate, based on the nature and risks of its business, historical experience and industry standards.  The Company's current policies provide for deductibles for each claim.  Accordingly, the Company is, in effect, self-insured for claims that are less than the deductible amounts.
	Stockholder Litigation
	In connection with the acquisition of Emeritus (as discussed in Note 13), three purported class action lawsuits relating to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 20, 2014 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among the Company, Emeritus Corporation ("Emeritus") and Broadway Merger Sub Corporation ("Merger Sub"), were filed on behalf of Emeritus shareholders in the Superior Court of King County, Washington against Emeritus, members of the Emeritus board of directors, the Company and Merger Sub (the "Defendants"), which lawsuits were subsequently consolidated into a single action captioned In re Emeritus Corp. Shareholder Litigation, No. 14-2-06385-7 SEA (the "Washington Action"). On June 26, 2014, the Defendants entered into a memorandum of understanding (the "Memorandum of Understanding") with respect to a proposed settlement of the Washington Action, pursuant to which the parties agreed, among other things, that the Company and Emeritus would make certain supplemental disclosures related to the proposed merger, which supplemental disclosures were made by the Company in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 27, 2014 and incorporated by reference into the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 and the joint proxy statement/prospectus of the Company and Emeritus included therein. The parties have agreed to use their collective best efforts to obtain final approval of the settlement and the dismissal of the Washington Action with prejudice. Subject to completion of certain confirmatory discovery by counsel to the plaintiffs, the Memorandum of Understanding contemplates that the parties will enter into a stipulation of settlement. The stipulation of settlement will be subject to customary conditions, including court approval following notice to Emeritus' shareholders. As explained in the Memorandum of Understanding, if the settlement is finally approved by the Washington court, the parties anticipate that it will resolve and release all claims in all actions pursuant to terms that will be disclosed to former Emeritus shareholders prior to final approval of the settlement. In addition, in connection with the settlement, the parties contemplate that plaintiffs' counsel in the Washington Action will file a petition in the Washington court for an award of attorneys' fees and expenses to be paid by the Company. The Company will pay or cause to be paid any attorneys' fees and expenses awarded by the Washington court. There can be no assurance that the parties will ultimately enter into a stipulation of settlement or that the Washington court will approve the settlement even if the parties were to enter into such stipulation. In such event, the proposed settlement as contemplated by the Memorandum of Understanding may be terminated.
	Emeritus Legal Matters
	On July 29, 2013, a claim alleging the failure to provide certain services at Emeritus' California assisted living communities was filed against Emeritus in the Alameda County Superior Court and subsequently removed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. In this case, the plaintiff is seeking to represent a class of residents at such California communities during the period beginning July 29, 2009.  The plaintiff alleges violations of certain laws, including California's Consumer Legal Remedies Act, Unfair Competition Law and Financial Elder Abuse statute.  Emeritus has filed a motion to dismiss the action in its entirety, and the Company believes that the suit is without merit. At this time, the Company is unable to estimate a possible range of loss.
	On March 29, 2013, Emeritus received a civil investigative demand ("CID") from the Western District of the Washington office of the United States Department of Justice ("DOJ") requesting certain documents related to Emeritus billing to Medicaid programs dating from January 1, 2008.  The CID was issued in connection with an investigation undertaken by the DOJ and other agencies into Emeritus bills to Medicaid programs for assisted living facility services provided to Medicaid residents who may have been hospitalized during billed dates of service. Emeritus has been cooperating with the DOJ in connection with its investigation. The Company is currently unable to predict neither the outcome of this matter nor a reasonable range of potential losses.

Supplemental_Disclosure_of_Cas

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information	'
	9.  Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
	(dollars in thousands):	Six Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014			2013
	Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
	Interest paid	$	60,399		$	62,293
	Income taxes paid	$	2,168		$	1,834
	Write-off of deferred financing costs	$	17		$	440
	Acquisition of assets, net of related payables and cash received:
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	—		$	(1,326	)
	Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net		—			17,157
	Other intangible assets, net		—			2,306
	Other assets, net		—			409
	Accrued expenses		—			(3,866	)
	Long-term debt		—			(9,845	)
	Net	$	—		$	4,835
	Supplemental Schedule of Non-cash Operating, Investing and Financing Activities:
	Capital and financing leases:
	Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net	$	27,100		$	—
	Long-term debt		(27,100	)		—
	Net	$	—		$	—

Facility_Operating_Leases

Facility Operating Leases	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Facility Operating Leases [Abstract]	'
Facility Operating Leases	'
	10.  Facility Operating Leases
	The following table provides a summary of facility lease expense and the impact of straight-line adjustment and amortization of deferred gains (dollars in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Cash basis payment	$	71,340		$	69,186		$	142,525		$	138,550
	Straight-line expense		(217	)		684			(440	)		1,432
	Amortization of deferred gain		(1,093	)		(1,093	)		(2,186	)		(2,186	)
	Facility lease expense	$	70,030		$	68,777		$	139,899		$	137,796

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	11.  Income Taxes
	The difference in the Company's effective tax rates for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was primarily due to changes in the Company's financial results under generally accepted accounting principles.  The Company's tax expense mainly reflects its cash tax position for states that do not allow for or have suspended the use of net operating losses for the period.  The Company continues to maintain that the deferred tax assets recorded as of June 30, 2014, primarily related to net operating losses generated prior to December 31, 2010, are not more likely than not to be realized based on the reversal of deferred tax liabilities recorded.  However, if the Company continues its current trend of improved earnings before taxes under generally accepted accounting principles, this valuation allowance may be reduced in future periods.
	The Company recorded interest charges related to its tax contingency reserve for cash tax positions for the six months ended June 30, 2014.  Tax returns for years 2010 through 2012 are subject to future examination by tax authorities.  In addition, the net operating losses from prior years are subject to adjustment under examination.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Information [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	12.  Segment Information
	The Company currently has six reportable segments:  retirement centers; assisted living; CCRCs – rental; CCRCs – entry fee; Brookdale Ancillary Services; and management services.  Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise that engage in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses; for which separate financial information is available; and whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker to assess the performance of the individual segment and make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment.
	During the six months ended June 30, 2014, two communities moved between segments to more accurately reflect the underlying product offering of the communities.  The movement did not change the Company's reportable segments, but it did impact the revenues and expenses reported within the Retirement Centers and Assisted Living segments.  Revenue and expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 have not been recast.
	Retirement Centers. The Company's Retirement Centers segment includes owned or leased communities that are primarily designed for middle to upper income senior citizens age 75 and older who desire an upscale residential environment providing the highest quality of service.  The majority of the Company's retirement center communities consist of both independent living and assisted living units in a single community, which allows residents to "age-in-place" by providing them with a continuum of senior independent and assisted living services.
	Assisted Living.  The Company's Assisted Living segment includes owned or leased communities that offer housing and 24-hour assistance with activities of daily life to mid-acuity frail and elderly residents.  Assisted living communities include both freestanding, multi-story communities and freestanding single story communities.  The Company also operates memory care communities, which are freestanding assisted living communities specially designed for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
	CCRCs - Rental. The Company's CCRCs - Rental segment includes large owned or leased communities that offer a variety of living arrangements and services to accommodate all levels of physical ability and health.  Most of the Company's CCRCs have independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing available on one campus or within the immediate market, and some also include memory care/Alzheimer's units.
	CCRCs - Entry Fee.  The communities in the Company's CCRCs - Entry Fee segment are similar to those in the Company's CCRCs - Rental segment but allow for residents in the independent living apartment units to pay a one-time upfront entrance fee, which is partially refundable in certain circumstances.  The amount of the entrance fee varies depending upon the type and size of the dwelling unit, the type of contract plan selected, whether the contract contains a lifecare benefit for the resident, the amount and timing of refund, and other variables.  In addition to the initial entrance fee, residents under all entrance fee agreements also pay a monthly service fee, which entitles them to the use of certain amenities and services.  Since entrance fees are received upon initial occupancy, the monthly fees are generally less than fees at a comparable rental community.
	Brookdale Ancillary Services. The Company's Brookdale Ancillary Services segment includes the outpatient therapy, home health and hospice services provided to residents of many of the Company's communities, to other senior living communities that the Company does not own or operate and to seniors living outside of the Company's communities.  The Brookdale Ancillary Services segment does not include the therapy services provided in the Company's skilled nursing units, which are included in the Company's CCRCs - Rental and CCRCs - Entry Fee segments.
	Management Services.  The Company's management services segment includes communities operated by the Company pursuant to management agreements.  In some of the cases, the controlling financial interest in the community is held by third parties and, in other cases, the community is owned in a joint venture structure in which the Company has an ownership interest.  Under the management agreements for these communities, the Company receives management fees as well as reimbursed expenses, which represent the reimbursement of expenses it incurs on behalf of the owners.
	The accounting policies of the Company's reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.
	The following table sets forth certain segment financial and operating data (dollars in thousands):
			Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
			June 30,				June 30,
			2014		2013		2014		2013
	Revenue(1)
	Retirement Centers		$	133,441	$	130,170	$	265,790	$	259,092
	Assisted Living			277,230		260,497		554,661		521,112
	CCRCs - Rental			98,212		97,562		196,156		197,889
	CCRCs - Entry Fee			79,100		74,016		158,269		148,324
	Brookdale Ancillary Services			65,534		58,693		128,951		118,891
	Management Services(2)			94,876		95,530		191,841		183,426
			$	748,393	$	716,468	$	1,495,668	$	1,428,734
	Segment operating income(3)
	Retirement Centers		$	56,891	$	54,177	$	113,121	$	107,511
	Assisted Living			104,246		96,181		209,238		192,466
	CCRCs - Rental			25,693		25,567		52,523		54,644
	CCRCs - Entry Fee			18,367		17,772		38,002		37,343
	Brookdale Ancillary Services			12,905		11,214		25,658		24,314
	Management Services			7,489		7,744		14,891		15,353
				225,591		212,655		453,433		431,631
	General and administrative (including non-cash stock-based compensation expense)			53,816		46,035		109,325		92,646
	Facility lease expense			70,030		68,777		139,899		137,796
	Depreciation and amortization			71,088		67,254		141,404		131,913
	Asset impairment			—		2,154		—		2,154
	Income from operations		$	30,657	$	28,435	$	62,805	$	67,122
			As of
			June 30,		December 31,
			2014		2013
	Total assets
	Retirement Centers		$	1,259,051	$	1,258,294
	Assisted Living			1,533,312		1,514,385
	CCRCs - Rental			497,710		499,873
	CCRCs - Entry Fee			964,049		960,708
	Brookdale Ancillary Services			90,096		94,986
	Corporate and Management Services			406,558		409,511
	Total assets		$	4,750,776	$	4,737,757
	-1	All revenue is earned from external third parties in the United States.
	-2	Management services segment revenue includes reimbursements for which the Company is the primary obligor of costs incurred on behalf of managed communities.
	(3)  Segment operating income is defined as segment revenues less segment operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization).

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	'
	13.  Subsequent Events
	Acquisition of Emeritus
	On July 31, 2014, the Company acquired 100% of the equity and voting interests in Emeritus. The results of Emeritus' operations will be included in the condensed consolidated financial statements subsequent to that date. Emeritus is a senior living service provider focused on operating residential style communities throughout the United States. Emeritus' assisted living and Alzheimer's and dementia care communities provide a residential housing alternative for senior citizens who need help with the activities of daily living, with an emphasis on assisted living and personal care services. Many of Emeritus' communities offer independent living alternatives and, to a lesser extent, skilled nursing care. Emeritus also offers a range of outpatient therapy and home health services in Florida, Arizona and Texas. As of July 31, 2014, Emeritus owned 182 communities and leased 311 communities.
	The aggregate acquisition-date fair value of the purchase consideration transferred for the acquisition of Emeritus was approximately $1.6 billion which consisted of the issuance of 47.6 million shares of common stock in the acquisition of outstanding Emeritus common stock and Emeritus stock options. The fair value of the 47.6 million common shares issued was determined based on the closing market price of the Company's common shares on the acquisition date.
	As a result of the acquisition of Emeritus, the Company acquired entities that are lessees under operating and capital leases covering 311 communities, as well as certain other leases such as office leases and leases associated with Emeritus' Nurse on Call business. The community leases contain customary terms, including assignment and change of control restrictions, maintenance and capital expenditure obligations, termination provisions and financial covenants. In connection with the closing of the acquisition, the Company has entered into guarantees of certain of these leases.
	In addition, as a result of the acquisition of Emeritus, the Company assumed approximately $1.4 billion aggregate principal amount of existing mortgage indebtedness of Emeritus. The mortgage loans are collateralized by a total of 182 underlying communities, bear interest either at fixed rates at a weighted average of 6.07% per annum or at variable rates at a weighted average of 5.19% per annum (in each case, as of June 30, 2014), and have remaining maturities ranging from approximately three months to 33 years. The mortgage loans contain customary terms including assignment and change of control restrictions, acceleration provisions and financial covenants. In connection with the closing of the acquisition, the Company has entered into guarantees of certain of these debt arrangements.
	In connection with its appeal of the June 4, 2013 judgment in the Joan Boice et al. v. Emeritus Corporation et al. case, Emeritus was required to post an appeal bond with the court.  Emeritus made a cash deposit in the amount of $20.9 million to collateralize the bond.  The amount of the cash deposit and the reserve regarding the judgment have been contemplated in the preliminary purchase price allocation.
	The Company is in the process of obtaining third-party valuations of Emeritus' assets and liabilities. The table below presents a preliminary allocation of purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in millions):
	Preliminary Allocation of Purchase Price
	Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles	$	5,520
	Goodwill		518
	Other intangible assets		287
	Other assets		383
	Long-term debt, capital leases and financing obligations		(4,192	)
	Other liabilities		(867	)
	Fair value of Brookdale common stock issued	$	1,649
	Upon completion of the fair value assessment, the Company anticipates the ultimate fair values of the net assets acquired will differ from the preliminary assessment outlined above. Generally, changes to the initial estimates of the fair value of the assets and liabilities will be recorded as adjustments to those assets and liabilities and residual amounts will be allocated to goodwill.
	The goodwill of $518 million is primarily attributed to the synergies expected to arise after the acquisition. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.
	The following table provides the pro forma consolidated statements of operations as if the Company had acquired Emeritus on January 1, 2013 (in millions, except share data):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Total revenue	$	1,273		$	1,192		$	2,542		$	2,377
	Net loss attributable to common shares		(43	)		(132	)		(93	)		(259	)
	Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common shares	$	(0.25	)	$	(0.77	)	$	(0.54	)	$	(1.52	)
	Weighted average shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share (in thousands)		172,642			170,989			172,354			170,698
	The Company incurred $11.3 million and $21.8 million of acquisition costs related to the acquisition of Emeritus for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. Acquisition costs are primarily comprised of transaction fees and direct acquisition costs, including legal, finance, consulting, and other professional fees. These acquisition costs are included in general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. These transaction costs are not expected to have a continuing significant impact on our financial results and therefore have been excluded from the pro forma consolidated statements of operations.
	The pro forma consolidated statements of operations are based on assumptions and estimates considered appropriate by Brookdale's management; however, these pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have been obtained had the Emeritus acquisition occurred at the beginning of the periods presented, nor do they purport to represent the consolidated results of operations for future periods. These pro forma consolidated statements of operations do not include the impact of any synergies that may be achieved in the acquisition or any strategies that management may consider in order to continue to efficiently manage operations.
	On July 30, 2014, in connection with the acquisition of Emeritus, the Company's Certificate of Incorporation was amended to authorize up to 400 million shares of common stock.
	Community Acquisitions
	In July 2014, the Company acquired the underlying real estate associated with four communities that were previously leased for an aggregate purchase price of $51.4 million. The results of operations of three and one of these communities, prior and subsequent to the acquisition, are reported in the Retirement Centers and Assisted Living segments, respectively. The Company financed the transactions with $17.0 million of seller-financing secured by three of the communities. The balance of the purchase price was paid from cash on hand.
	HCP Transactions
	On April 23, 2014, the Company and HCP, Inc., a Maryland corporation, ("HCP"), entered into a Master Contribution and Transactions Agreement (the "Master Agreement"). At the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Master Agreement (the "Master Agreement Closing"), the Company and HCP will enter into two joint venture transactions and amend the terms of certain existing agreements between the Company and HCP, and between Emeritus and HCP (collectively, the "HCP Transactions"). At the Master Agreement Closing:
	•   The Company and HCP will enter into a joint venture (the "CCRCs JV") with respect to certain continuing care retirement / entrance fee communities currently owned, leased and/or operated by the Company. The Company will own a 51% ownership interest and HCP will own a 49% ownership interest in the CCRCs JV.
	•   The Company and HCP will enter into a joint venture (the "RIDEA JV") with respect to certain independent living, assisted living, memory care and/or skilled nursing care communities currently owned by HCP and leased and operated by Emeritus. The Company will own a 20% ownership interest and HCP will own an 80% ownership interest in the RIDEA JV.
	•   The Company and HCP will amend and restate certain triple net leases (the "NNN-Leased Portfolio") between Emeritus and HCP in respect of 153 communities, which amended and restated leases will provide for the creation of multiple pools of master leases. The amended and restated leases will provide for lower future rent payments and escalations compared to the existing leases. HCP has agreed to make available up to $100 million for capital expenditures related to the communities in the NNN-Leased Portfolio during calendar years 2014 through 2017 at an initial lease rate of 7.0%.
	In connection with the transactions contemplated by the Master Agreement, the Company and HCP have also agreed that the Company will waive the purchase option rights granted by HCP to Emeritus pursuant to 49 of the existing Emeritus leases. The Master Agreement Closing is subject to customary closing conditions including the receipt of regulatory approvals and lender consents. The HCP Transactions are expected to close during the third quarter of 2014, although there can be no assurance that the transactions will close or, if they do, when the actual closing will occur.
	On April 22, 2014, the Company executed purchase agreements (the "Purchase Agreements") which provide for the acquisition by the Company of four communities managed by the Company (the "Managed Communities") for an aggregate purchase price of $323.5 million. In connection with the transactions contemplated by the Master Agreement, the Company will contribute the rights and obligations of the Company under the Purchase Agreements to the CCRCs JV and HCP will contribute $323.5 million in cash to the CCRCs JV for such purchases.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. In the opinion of management, these financial statements include all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of June 30, 2014, and for all periods presented. The condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. All adjustments made have been of a normal and recurring nature. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. The Company believes that the disclosures included are adequate and provide a fair presentation of interim period results. Interim financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the financial position or operating results for an entire year. It is suggested that these interim financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes thereto, together with management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	Resident Fees
	Resident fee revenue is recorded when services are rendered and consists of fees for basic housing, support services and fees associated with additional services such as personalized health and assisted living care. Residency agreements are generally for a term of 30 days to one year, with resident fees billed monthly in advance. Revenue for certain skilled nursing services and ancillary charges is recognized as services are provided and is billed monthly in arrears.
	Entrance Fees
	Certain of the Company's communities have residency agreements which require the resident to pay an upfront entrance fee prior to occupying the community.  In addition, in connection with the Company's MyChoice program, new and existing residents are allowed to pay additional entrance fee amounts in return for a reduced monthly service fee.  The non-refundable portion of the entrance fee is recorded as deferred entrance fee revenue and amortized over the estimated stay of the resident based on an actuarial valuation.  The refundable portion of a resident's entrance fee is generally refundable within a certain number of months or days following contract termination or upon the sale of the unit.  The refundable portion of the fee is not amortized and included in refundable entrance fees.  All refundable amounts due to residents at any time in the future are classified as current liabilities.
	Management Fees
	Management fee revenue is recorded as services are provided to the owners of the communities. Revenues are determined by an agreed upon percentage of gross revenues (as defined).
	Reimbursed Costs Incurred on Behalf of Managed Communities
	The Company manages certain communities under contracts which provide for payment to the Company of a monthly management fee plus reimbursement of certain operating expenses.  Where the Company is the primary obligor with respect to any such operating expenses, the Company recognizes revenue when the goods have been delivered or the service has been rendered and the Company is due reimbursement.  Such revenue is included in "reimbursed costs incurred on behalf of managed communities" on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.  The related costs are included in "costs incurred on behalf of managed communities" on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Purchase Accounting	'
	Purchase Accounting
	In determining the allocation of the purchase price of companies and communities to net tangible and identified intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the Company makes estimates of fair value using information obtained as a result of pre-acquisition due diligence, marketing, leasing activities and/or independent appraisals. The Company allocates the purchase price of communities based on their fair values in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 805 - Business Combinations ("ASC 805").  The determination of fair value involves the use of significant judgment and estimation. The Company determines fair values as follows:
	Current assets and current liabilities assumed are valued at carryover basis which approximates fair value.
	Property, plant and equipment are valued utilizing discounted cash flow projections of future revenue and costs, and capitalization and discount rates using current market conditions.
	The Company allocates a portion of the purchase price to the value of resident leases acquired based on the difference between the communities valued with existing in-place leases adjusted to market rental rates and the communities valued with current leases in place based on current contractual terms. Factors management considers in its analysis include an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions and costs to execute similar resident leases. In estimating carrying costs, management includes estimates of lost rentals during the lease-up period and estimated costs to execute similar leases. The value of in-place leases is amortized to expense over the remaining initial term of the respective leases.
	Leasehold operating intangibles are valued utilizing discounted cash flow projections that assume certain future revenues and costs over the remaining lease term. The value assigned to leasehold operating intangibles is amortized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
	Community purchase options are valued at the estimated value of the underlying community less the cost of the option payment discounted at current market rates.  Management contracts and other acquired contracts are valued at a multiple of management fees and operating income or are valued utilizing discounted cash flow projections that assume certain future revenues and costs over the remaining contract.  The assets are then amortized over the estimated term of the agreement.
	Long-term debt assumed is recorded at fair market value based on the current market rates and collateral securing the indebtedness.  Any debt premium or discount recorded is amortized over the related debt maturity period.
	Capital lease obligations are valued based on the present value of the minimum lease payments applying a discount rate equal to the Company's estimated incremental borrowing rate at the date of acquisition.
	Deferred entrance fee revenue is valued at the estimated cost of providing services to residents over the terms of the current contracts to provide such services. Refundable entrance fees are valued at cost pursuant to the resident lease plus the resident's share of any appreciation of the community unit at the date of acquisition, if applicable.
	A deferred tax liability is recognized at statutory rates for the difference between the book and tax bases of the acquired assets and liabilities.
	The excess of the fair value of liabilities assumed and cash paid over the fair value of assets acquired is allocated to goodwill.
	Contingent consideration is valued using a probability-weighted discounted cash flow model.
Deferred Costs	'
	Deferred Financing Costs
	Deferred financing costs include fees and costs incurred to obtain long-term debt and are recorded in other assets and amortized on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective yield method, over the term of the related debt.  Unamortized deferred financing fees are written-off when debt is retired before the maturity date.  Upon refinancing of mortgage debt or amendment of the line of credit, unamortized deferred financing fees and additional financing costs incurred are accounted for in accordance with ASC 470-50, Debt Modifications and Extinguishments.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	ASC 820 – Fair Value Measurements establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. A financial instrument's categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels are defined as follows:
	Level 1 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
	Level 2 – Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
	Level 3 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
	Cash and cash equivalents and cash and escrow deposits – restricted are reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets at amounts considered by management to reasonably approximate fair value due to the short maturity.
	The Company estimates the fair value of its long-term debt using a discounted cash flow analysis based upon the Company's current borrowing rate for debt with similar maturities and collateral securing the indebtedness. The Company had outstanding debt with a carrying value and estimated fair value of approximately $2.6 billion as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  The Company's fair value of debt disclosure is classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.
Self-Insurance Liability Accruals	'
	Self-Insurance Liability Accruals
	The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of its business. Although the Company maintains general liability and professional liability insurance policies for its owned, leased and managed communities under a master insurance program, the Company's current policies provide for deductibles for each and every claim. As a result, the Company is, in effect, self-insured for claims that are less than the deductible amounts. In addition, the Company maintains a large-deductible workers compensation program and a self-insured employee medical program. The Company reviews the adequacy of its accruals related to these liabilities on an ongoing basis, using historical claims, actuarial valuations, third party administrator estimates, consultants, advice from legal counsel and industry data, and adjusts accruals periodically. Estimated costs related to these self-insurance programs are accrued based on known claims and projected claims incurred but not yet reported. Subsequent changes in actual experience are monitored and estimates are updated as information is available.
New Accounting Pronouncements	'
	New Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists ("ASU 2013-11"). ASU 2013-11 changes the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. These changes require an entity to present an unrecognized tax benefit as a liability in the financial statements if (i) a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position, or (ii) the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position. Otherwise, an unrecognized tax benefit is required to be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. The Company adopted the provisions of this update as of January 1, 2014 and incorporated the provisions of this update to its condensed consolidated financial statements upon adoption. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity ("ASU 2014-08").  ASU 2014-08 changes the definition of a discontinued operation to include only those disposals of components of an entity that represent a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. ASU 2014-08 is effective prospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2014 and is available for early adoption as of January 1, 2014. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2014-08 as of January 1, 2014 and incorporated the provisions of this update to its condensed consolidated financial statements upon adoption. The adoption of ASU 2014-08 did not have a material impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"). 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 on or 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.

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Current year grants of restricted shares	'
	Current year grants of restricted shares under the Company's Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan were as follows (amounts in thousands except for value per share):
		Shares Granted		Value Per Share		Total Value
	Three months ended March 31, 2014		1,028	$	27.01 − $27.18	$	27,774
	Three months ended June 30, 2014		42	$	31.06 − $33.84	$	1,313

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]	'
Summary of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill	'
	The following is a summary of the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013 presented on an operating segment basis (dollars in thousands):
		30-Jun-14										31-Dec-13
		Gross			Accumulated				Net			Gross			Accumulated				Net
		Carrying			Impairment							Carrying			Impairment
		Amount			and Other							Amount			and Other
					Charges										Charges
	Retirement Centers		$	7,642		$	(521	)		$	7,121		$	7,642		$	(521	)		$	7,121
	Assisted Living			102,680			(248	)			102,432			102,680			(248	)			102,432
	Total		$	110,322		$	(769	)		$	109,553		$	110,322		$	(769	)		$	109,553
Other intangible assets	'
	The following is a summary of other intangible assets at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (dollars in thousands):
			30-Jun-14										31-Dec-13
			Gross			Accumulated				Net			Gross			Accumulated				Net
			Carrying			Amortization							Carrying			Amortization
			Amount										Amount
	Community purchase options		$	147,610		$	(26,810	)		$	120,800		$	147,610		$	(24,961	)		$	122,649
	Health care licenses			34,499			—				34,499			33,853			—				33,853
	Other			3,331			(1,627	)			1,704			3,331			(1,076	)			2,255
	Total		$	185,440		$	(28,437	)		$	157,003		$	184,794		$	(26,037	)		$	158,757

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_a1

Property, Plant and Equipment and Leasehold Intangibles, Net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment and Leasehold Intangibles, Net [Abstract]	'
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net	'
	Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net, which include assets under capital leases, consist of the following (dollars in thousands):
		June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Land	$	302,829		$	302,444
	Buildings and improvements		3,563,952			3,508,693
	Leasehold improvements		65,357			59,948
	Furniture and equipment		667,072			623,352
	Resident and leasehold operating intangibles		435,012			435,012
	Construction in progress		97,200			88,309
	Assets under capital and financing leases		740,542			699,973
			5,871,964			5,717,731
	Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(1,960,626	)		(1,822,256	)
	Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net	$	3,911,338		$	3,895,475

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt [Abstract]	'
Schedule of debt	'
	Long-term debt, capital leases and financing obligations consist of the following (dollars in thousands):
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Mortgage notes payable due 2016 through 2023; weighted average interest rate of 4.03% for the six months ended June 30, 2014, net of debt premium of $1.1 million (weighted average interest rate of 4.12% in 2013)	$	2,025,362	$	2,037,649
	Capital and financing lease obligations payable through 2026; weighted average interest rate of 8.05% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 (weighted average interest rate of 8.14% in 2013)		312,178		299,824
	Convertible notes payable in aggregate principal amount of $316.3 million, less debt discount of $49.5 million and $54.8 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, interest at 2.75% per annum, due June 2018		266,794		261,443
	Construction financing due 2017 through 2027; weighted average interest rate of 5.20% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 (weighted average interest rate of 6.22% in 2013)		28,453		4,476
	Notes payable issued to finance insurance premiums, weighted average interest rate of 2.65% for the six months ended June 30, 2014  (weighted average interest rate of 2.65% in 2013), due 2014		2,704		3,186
	Total debt		2,635,491		2,606,578
	Less current portion		64,031		201,954
	Total long-term debt	$	2,571,460	$	2,404,624

Supplemental_Disclosure_of_Cas1

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'
Supplemental cash flow information	'
	(dollars in thousands):	Six Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014			2013
	Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
	Interest paid	$	60,399		$	62,293
	Income taxes paid	$	2,168		$	1,834
	Write-off of deferred financing costs	$	17		$	440
	Acquisition of assets, net of related payables and cash received:
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	—		$	(1,326	)
	Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net		—			17,157
	Other intangible assets, net		—			2,306
	Other assets, net		—			409
	Accrued expenses		—			(3,866	)
	Long-term debt		—			(9,845	)
	Net	$	—		$	4,835
	Supplemental Schedule of Non-cash Operating, Investing and Financing Activities:
	Capital and financing leases:
	Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net	$	27,100		$	—
	Long-term debt		(27,100	)		—
	Net	$	—		$	—

Facility_Operating_Leases_Tabl

Facility Operating Leases (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Facility Operating Leases [Abstract]	'
Summary of facility operating leases	'
	The following table provides a summary of facility lease expense and the impact of straight-line adjustment and amortization of deferred gains (dollars in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Cash basis payment	$	71,340		$	69,186		$	142,525		$	138,550
	Straight-line expense		(217	)		684			(440	)		1,432
	Amortization of deferred gain		(1,093	)		(1,093	)		(2,186	)		(2,186	)
	Facility lease expense	$	70,030		$	68,777		$	139,899		$	137,796

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Information [Abstract]	'
Schedule of segment reporting information	'
	The following table sets forth certain segment financial and operating data (dollars in thousands):
			Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
			June 30,				June 30,
			2014		2013		2014		2013
	Revenue(1)
	Retirement Centers		$	133,441	$	130,170	$	265,790	$	259,092
	Assisted Living			277,230		260,497		554,661		521,112
	CCRCs - Rental			98,212		97,562		196,156		197,889
	CCRCs - Entry Fee			79,100		74,016		158,269		148,324
	Brookdale Ancillary Services			65,534		58,693		128,951		118,891
	Management Services(2)			94,876		95,530		191,841		183,426
			$	748,393	$	716,468	$	1,495,668	$	1,428,734
	Segment operating income(3)
	Retirement Centers		$	56,891	$	54,177	$	113,121	$	107,511
	Assisted Living			104,246		96,181		209,238		192,466
	CCRCs - Rental			25,693		25,567		52,523		54,644
	CCRCs - Entry Fee			18,367		17,772		38,002		37,343
	Brookdale Ancillary Services			12,905		11,214		25,658		24,314
	Management Services			7,489		7,744		14,891		15,353
				225,591		212,655		453,433		431,631
	General and administrative (including non-cash stock-based compensation expense)			53,816		46,035		109,325		92,646
	Facility lease expense			70,030		68,777		139,899		137,796
	Depreciation and amortization			71,088		67,254		141,404		131,913
	Asset impairment			—		2,154		—		2,154
	Income from operations		$	30,657	$	28,435	$	62,805	$	67,122
			As of
			June 30,		December 31,
			2014		2013
	Total assets
	Retirement Centers		$	1,259,051	$	1,258,294
	Assisted Living			1,533,312		1,514,385
	CCRCs - Rental			497,710		499,873
	CCRCs - Entry Fee			964,049		960,708
	Brookdale Ancillary Services			90,096		94,986
	Corporate and Management Services			406,558		409,511
	Total assets		$	4,750,776	$	4,737,757
	-1	All revenue is earned from external third parties in the United States.
	-2	Management services segment revenue includes reimbursements for which the Company is the primary obligor of costs incurred on behalf of managed communities.
	(3)  Segment operating income is defined as segment revenues less segment operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization).

Subsequent_Events_Tables

Subsequent Events (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]	'
	The Company is in the process of obtaining third-party valuations of Emeritus' assets and liabilities. The table below presents a preliminary allocation of purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in millions):
	Preliminary Allocation of Purchase Price
	Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles	$	5,520
	Goodwill		518
	Other intangible assets		287
	Other assets		383
	Long-term debt, capital leases and financing obligations		(4,192	)
	Other liabilities		(867	)
	Fair value of Brookdale common stock issued	$	1,649
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table provides the pro forma consolidated statements of operations as if the Company had acquired Emeritus on January 1, 2013 (in millions, except share data):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Total revenue	$	1,273		$	1,192		$	2,542		$	2,377
	Net loss attributable to common shares		(43	)		(132	)		(93	)		(259	)
	Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common shares	$	(0.25	)	$	(0.77	)	$	(0.54	)	$	(1.52	)
	Weighted average shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share (in thousands)		172,642			170,989			172,354			170,698

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Billions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
		Carrying Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	Carrying Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Term of residency agreements- minimum	'30 days	'	'	'	'
Term of residency agreements - maximum	'1 year	'	'	'	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	'	$2.60	$2.60	$2.60	$2.60

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net loss	($3,295,000)	($5,200,000)	($5,594,000)	($1,642,000)
Convertible Debt Conversion Price	$29.32	$29.32	$29.32	$29.32
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share	3,600,000	4,300,000	3,700,000	4,400,000
Convertible Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share	'	'	13,800,000	13,800,000
Principal	$316,300,000	$316,300,000	$316,300,000	$316,300,000
Debt Instrument Convertible Maximum Number Of Equity Instrument	'	'	3,000,000	3,000,000
Warrant [Member]	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share	'	'	10,800,000	10,800,000
Exercise Price of Warrants	$40.25	$40.25	$40.25	$40.25

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Grants of Restricted Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Restricted Shares Granted (in shares)	42	1,028	'	'	'
Total value of restricted shares granted	$1,313	$27,774	'	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Grants of Restricted Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of estimated forfeitures (in hundredths)	0.00%	'	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	$31.06	$27.01	'	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Grants of Restricted Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of estimated forfeitures (in hundredths)	10.00%	'	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%
Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	$33.84	$27.18	'	'	'

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	$110,322,000	'	$110,322,000	'	$110,322,000
Accumulated Impairment and Other Charges	-769,000	'	-769,000	'	-769,000
Net	109,553,000	'	109,553,000	'	109,553,000
Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	185,440,000	'	185,440,000	'	184,794,000
Accumulated Amortization	-28,437,000	'	-28,437,000	'	-26,037,000
Net	157,003,000	'	157,003,000	'	158,757,000
Amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets	1,200,000	1,200,000	2,400,000	2,300,000	'
Community Purchase Options [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	147,610,000	'	147,610,000	'	147,610,000
Accumulated Amortization	-26,810,000	'	-26,810,000	'	-24,961,000
Net	120,800,000	'	120,800,000	'	122,649,000
Health Care Licenses [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	34,499,000	'	34,499,000	'	33,853,000
Accumulated Amortization	0	'	0	'	0
Net	34,499,000	'	34,499,000	'	33,853,000
Other [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	3,331,000	'	3,331,000	'	3,331,000
Accumulated Amortization	-1,627,000	'	-1,627,000	'	-1,076,000
Net	1,704,000	'	1,704,000	'	2,255,000
Retirement Centers [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	7,642,000	'	7,642,000	'	7,642,000
Accumulated Impairment and Other Charges	-521,000	'	-521,000	'	-521,000
Net	7,121,000	'	7,121,000	'	7,121,000
Assisted Living [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	102,680,000	'	102,680,000	'	102,680,000
Accumulated Impairment and Other Charges	-248,000	'	-248,000	'	-248,000
Net	$102,432,000	'	$102,432,000	'	$102,432,000

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_a2

Property, Plant and Equipment and Leasehold Intangibles, Net (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles gross	$5,871,964	$5,717,731
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	-1,960,626	-1,822,256
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net	3,911,338	3,895,475
Land [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles gross	302,829	302,444
Buildings and Improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles gross	3,563,952	3,508,693
Leasehold Improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles gross	65,357	59,948
Furniture and Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles gross	667,072	623,352
Resident and Leasehold Operating Intangibles [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles gross	435,012	435,012
Construction in Progress [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles gross	97,200	88,309
Assets Under Capital and Financing Leases [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles gross	$740,542	$699,973

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mortgage Notes Payable [Member]

Mortgage Notes Payable [Member]

Capital Lease Obligations [Member]

Capital Lease Obligations [Member]

Convertible Debt [Member]

Convertible Debt [Member]

Construction Financing [Member]

Construction Financing [Member]

Notes Payable, Insurance Premiums [Member]

Notes Payable, Insurance Premiums [Member]

Long-Term Debt, Capital Leases and Financing Obligations [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt

$2,635,491,000

$2,606,578,000

$2,025,362,000

$2,037,649,000

$312,178,000

$299,824,000

$266,794,000

$261,443,000

$28,453,000

$4,476,000

$2,704,000

$3,186,000

Less current portion

64,031,000

201,954,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term debt

2,571,460,000

2,404,624,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Principal

'

'

'

'

'

'

316,300,000

316,300,000

'

'

'

'

Unamortized debt discount (premium)

'

'

$1,100,000

'

'

'

$49,500,000

$54,800,000

'

'

'

'

Maturity date

'

'

'

'

31-Dec-26

'

30-Jun-18

'

'

'

31-Dec-14

'

Maturity date, start

'

'

31-Dec-16

'

'

'

'

'

31-Dec-17

'

'

'

Maturity date, end

'

'

31-Dec-23

'

'

'

'

'

31-Dec-27

'

'

'

Weighted average interest rate

'

'

4.03%

4.12%

8.05%

8.14%

2.75%

2.75%

5.20%

6.22%

2.65%

2.65%

Debt_Debt_Credit_Facilities_De

Debt, Debt Credit Facilities (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 28, 2013
Line of Credit [Member]	'	'
Credit Facilities [Line Items]	'	'
Credit facility borrowing capacity	$250	$230
Maturity date	31-Mar-18	'
Description of applicable margin calculation based on utilization percentage	'Amounts drawn under the facility bear interest at 90-day LIBOR plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin varies with the percentage of the total commitment drawn, with a 3.25% margin at 25% or lower utilization, a 3.75% margin at utilization greater than 25% but less than or equal to 50%, and a 4.25% margin at greater than 50% utilization. For purposes of determining the interest rate, in no event will LIBOR be less than 0.5% per annum. The Company is also required to pay a quarterly commitment fee of 0.5% per annum on the unused portion of the facility.	'
Quarterly commitment fee	0.50%	'
Line of credit availability	250	'
Credit facility borrowings outstanding	12	'
Line of Credit [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Credit Facilities [Line Items]	'	'
Credit facility borrowing capacity	350	'
Swingline Line of Credit [Member]	'	'
Credit Facilities [Line Items]	'	'
Credit facility borrowing capacity	25	'
Secured and Unsecured Letter of Credit Facilities	'	'
Credit Facilities [Line Items]	'	'
Credit facility borrowing capacity	84.5	'
Credit facility borrowings outstanding	$71.60	'

Debt_Debt_Financings_Details

Debt, Debt Financings (Details) (First Mortgage Loan Issued on August 1, 2013 [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
	Community
First Mortgage Loan Issued on August 1, 2013 [Member]	'
Financings [Line Items]	'
Principal	$146
Number of communities securing mortgage notes	20
Weighted average interest rate	4.77%
Maturity date	31-May-21
Repayment of debt	$140

Supplemental_Disclosure_of_Cas2

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'	'
Interest paid	$60,399	$62,293
Income taxes paid	2,168	1,834
Write-off of deferred financing costs	17	440
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net	0	-1,326
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net	0	17,157
Other intangible assets, net	0	2,306
Other assets, net	0	409
Accrued expenses	0	-3,866
Long-term debt	0	-9,845
Net	0	4,835
Capital and financing leases [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net	27,100	0
Long-term debt	-27,100	0
Net	$0	$0

Facility_Operating_Leases_Deta

Facility Operating Leases (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Schedule of facility operating lease expense [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Cash basis payment	$71,340	$69,186	$142,525	$138,550
Straight-line expense	-217	684	-440	1,432
Amortization of deferred gain	-1,093	-1,093	-2,186	-2,186
Facility lease expense	$70,030	$68,777	$139,899	$137,796

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member])	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Minimum [Member]	'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'
Tax years open for future examination	'2010
Maximum [Member]	'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'
Tax years open for future examination	'2012

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2013
					Segment
Segment Information [Abstract]	'		'		'		'		'
Number of reportable segments	'		'		6		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'		'
Revenue	$748,393		$716,468		$1,495,668		$1,428,734		'
Segment operating income	225,591	[1]	212,655	[1]	453,433	[1]	431,631	[1]	'
General and administrative (including non-cash stock-based compensation expense)	53,816		46,035		109,325		92,646		'
Facility lease expense	70,030		68,777		139,899		137,796		'
Depreciation and amortization	71,088		67,254		141,404		131,913		'
Asset impairment	0		2,154		0		2,154		'
Income from operations	30,657		28,435		62,805		67,122		'
Total assets	4,750,776		'		4,750,776		'		4,737,757
Retirement Centers [Member]	'		'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'		'
Revenue	133,441	[2]	130,170	[2]	265,790	[2]	259,092	[2]	'
Segment operating income	56,891	[1]	54,177	[1]	113,121	[1]	107,511	[1]	'
Total assets	1,259,051		'		1,259,051		'		1,258,294
Assisted Living [Member]	'		'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'		'
Revenue	277,230	[2]	260,497	[2]	554,661	[2]	521,112	[2]	'
Segment operating income	104,246	[1]	96,181	[1]	209,238	[1]	192,466	[1]	'
Total assets	1,533,312		'		1,533,312		'		1,514,385
Brookdale Ancillary Services [Member]	'		'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'		'
Revenue	65,534	[2]	58,693	[2]	128,951	[2]	118,891	[2]	'
Segment operating income	12,905	[1]	11,214	[1]	25,658	[1]	24,314	[1]	'
Total assets	90,096		'		90,096		'		94,986
CCRCs Rental [Member]	'		'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'		'
Revenue	98,212	[2]	97,562	[2]	196,156	[2]	197,889	[2]	'
Segment operating income	25,693	[1]	25,567	[1]	52,523	[1]	54,644	[1]	'
Total assets	497,710		'		497,710		'		499,873
CCRCs Entry Fee [Member]	'		'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'		'
Revenue	79,100	[2]	74,016	[2]	158,269	[2]	148,324	[2]	'
Segment operating income	18,367	[1]	17,772	[1]	38,002	[1]	37,343	[1]	'
Total assets	964,049		'		964,049		'		960,708
Management Services [Member]	'		'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'		'
Revenue	94,876	[3]	95,530	[3]	191,841	[3]	183,426	[3]	'
Segment operating income	7,489	[1]	7,744	[1]	14,891	[1]	15,353	[1]	'
Total assets	$406,558		'		$406,558		'		$409,511
[1]	Segment operating income is defined as segment revenues less segment operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization).
[2]	All revenue is earned from external third parties in the United States.
[3]	Management services segment revenue includes reimbursements for which the Company is the primary obligor of costs incurred on behalf of managed communities.

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)

Jul. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2014

Jul. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Acquisition of Four Previously Leased Communities [Member]

HCP Transactions [Member]

CCRCs JV [Member]

RIDEA JV [Member]

Acquisition of Emeritus [Member]

Acquisition of Emeritus [Member]

Acquisition of Emeritus [Member]

Acquisition of Emeritus [Member]

Acquisition of Emeritus [Member]

Community

Community

Community

Community

Business Combination, Description [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'Emeritus Corporation

'

'

'

'

Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

31-Jul-14

'

'

'

'

Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'Emeritus is a senior living service provider focused on operating residential style communities throughout the United States. Emeritus' assisted living and Alzheimer's and dementia care communities provide a residential housing alternative for senior citizens who need help with the activities of daily living, with an emphasis on assisted living and personal care services. Many of Emeritus' communities offer independent living alternatives and, to a lesser extent, skilled nursing care. Emeritus also offers a range of outpatient therapy and home health services in Florida, Arizona and Texas. As of July 31, 2014, Emeritus owned 182 communities and leased 311 communities.

'

'

'

'

Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

Business Combination, Control Obtained Description

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'the issuance of 47.6 million shares of common stock in the acquisition of outstanding Emeritus common stock and Emeritus stock options

'

'

'

'

Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$21,800,000

'

$21,800,000

'

Number of communities owned

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

182

'

'

'

'

Number of communities operated under long-term leases

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

311

'

'

'

'

Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

47,600,000

'

'

'

'

Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Basis for Determining Value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'The fair value of the 47.6 million common shares issued was determined based on the closing market price of the Company's common shares on the acquisition date.

'

'

'

'

Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,520,000,000

'

'

'

'

Goodwill

'

109,553,000

109,553,000

'

'

'

'

518,000,000

'

'

'

'

Other intangible assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

287,000,000

'

'

'

'

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Other Assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

383,000,000

'

'

'

'

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Long Term Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-4,192,000,000

'

'

'

'

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Other

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-867,000,000

'

'

'

'

Fair value of Brookdale common stock issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,649,000,000

'

'

'

'

Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Reasons

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'The Company is in the process of obtaining third-party valuations of Emeritus' assets and liabilities.

'

'

'

'

Pro forma total revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,273,000,000

1,192,000,000

2,542,000,000

2,377,000,000

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-43,000,000

-132,000,000

-93,000,000

-259,000,000

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($0.25)

($0.77)

($0.54)

($1.52)

Business Acquisitions, Pro Forma Weighted Average Number Of Share Outstanding Basic And Diluted

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

172,642,000

170,989,000

172,354,000

170,698,000

Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)

400,000,000

200,000,000

200,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Subsequent Event [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of facilities purchased or sold

'

'

'

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate purchase price

'

'

'

51,400,000

'

323,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt

'

'

'

17,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number Of Communities Securing First Mortgage Financing

'

'

'

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number Of Communities For Which Existing Lease Agreement Is Amended

'

'

'

'

153

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

51.00%

20.00%

'

'

'

'

'

Partners Joint Venture Ownership Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

49.00%

80.00%

'

'

'

'

'

Number Of Communities With Cancelled Purchase Options

'

'

'

'

49

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of Communities Subject to Purchase Agreements

'

'

'

'

'

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount of Reimbursements Available for Capital Expenditures on Leased Communities

'

'

'

'

$100,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Initial Lease Rate for Lessor Reimbursements for Capital Expenditures

'

'

'

'

7.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'