Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) 10-Q 9 Aug 16 2016 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Billions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Aug. 05, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Brookdale Senior Living Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,332,349
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			$ 6.5
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		185,914,848
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2016

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 39,053	$ 88,029
Cash and escrow deposits - restricted	32,343	32,570
Accounts receivable, net	138,614	144,053
Assets held for sale	354,565	110,620
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net	137,011	122,671
Total current assets	701,586	497,943
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net	7,691,478	8,031,376
Cash and escrow deposits - restricted	33,254	33,382
Investment in unconsolidated ventures	372,961	371,639
Goodwill	697,128	725,696
Other intangible assets, net	115,134	129,186
Other assets, net	260,791	259,342
Total assets	9,872,332	10,048,564
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt	265,854	173,454
Current portion of capital and financing lease obligations	66,697	62,150
Trade accounts payable	78,153	128,006
Accrued expenses	384,444	372,874
Refundable entrance fees and deferred revenue	98,525	99,277
Tenant security deposits	4,425	4,387
Total current liabilities	898,098	840,148
Long-term debt, less current portion	3,442,801	3,459,371
Capital and financing lease obligations, less current portion	2,425,850	2,427,438
Line of credit	186,500	310,000
Deferred liabilities	260,668	266,537
Deferred tax liability	69,382	69,051
Other liabilities	195,582	217,292
Total liabilities	7,478,881	7,589,837
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015; no shares issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015; 193,271,741 and 190,767,191 shares issued and 190,843,340 and 188,338,790 shares outstanding (including 4,942,624 and 3,453,991 unvested restricted shares), respectively	1,908	1,883
Additional paid-in-capital	4,088,290	4,069,283
Treasury stock, at cost; 2,428,401 shares at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015	(46,800)	(46,800)
Accumulated deficit	(1,649,703)	(1,565,478)
Total Brookdale Senior Living Inc. stockholders' equity	2,393,695	2,458,888
Noncontrolling Interest	(244)	(161)
Total Equity	2,393,451	2,458,727
Total liabilities and equity	$ 9,872,332	$ 10,048,564

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
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)	400,000,000	400,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	193,271,741	190,767,191
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	190,843,340	188,338,790
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	2,428,401	2,428,401
Unvested Restricted Stock [Member]
Equity, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	4,942,624	3,453,991

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Revenue
Resident fees	$ 1,054,568	$ 1,043,978	$ 2,115,716	$ 2,096,210
Management fees	18,186	14,839	34,966	29,936
Reimbursed costs incurred on behalf of managed communities	186,076	179,367	371,304	359,919
Total revenue	1,258,830	1,238,184	2,521,986	2,486,065
Expense
Facility operating expense (excluding depreciation and amortization of $118,808, $214,116, $232,911 and $422,939, respectively)	693,103	694,991	1,409,005	1,391,880
General and administrative expense (including non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $8,994, $6,851, $18,763 and $15,724, respectively)	90,695	89,545	183,316	179,075
Transaction costs	441	421	1,291	7,163
Facility lease expense	92,682	91,338	189,371	185,809
Depreciation and amortization	133,394	225,645	260,531	446,072
Asset impairment	4,152	0	7,527	0
Loss on facility lease termination	0	0	0	76,143
Costs incurred on behalf of managed communities	186,076	179,367	371,304	359,919
Total operating expense	1,200,543	1,281,307	2,422,345	2,646,061
Income (loss) from operations	58,287	(43,123)	99,641	(159,996)
Interest income	728	382	1,430	809
Interest expense:
Debt	(43,731)	(43,684)	(87,721)	(86,032)
Capital and financing lease obligations	(50,581)	(53,043)	(101,160)	(106,246)
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt premium (discount)	(2,288)	162	(4,598)	(219)
Change in fair value of derivatives	(4)	(76)	(28)	(626)
Debt modification and extinguishment costs	(186)	0	(1,296)	(44)
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated ventures	338	(672)	1,356	812
Other non-operating income	2,069	2,654	9,856	5,145
Income (loss) before income taxes	(35,368)	(137,400)	(82,520)	(346,397)
(Provision) benefit for income taxes	(123)	52,593	(1,788)	130,881
Net income (loss)	(35,491)	(84,807)	(84,308)	(215,516)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	41	260	83	518
Net income (loss) attributable to Brookdale Senior Living Inc. common stockholders	$ (35,450)	$ (84,547)	$ (84,225)	$ (214,998)
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Brookdale Senior Living Inc. common stockholders	$ (0.19)	$ (0.46)	$ (0.45)	$ (1.17)
Weighted average shares used in computing basic and diluted net income (loss) per share	185,825	184,266	185,489	183,974

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 118,808	$ 214,116	$ 232,911	$ 422,939
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense	$ 8,994	$ 6,851	$ 18,763	$ 15,724

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME6

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY (Unaudited) - 6 months ended Jun. 30, 2016 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Stockholders' Equity [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Balances at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 2,458,727	$ 1,883	$ 4,069,283	$ (46,800)	$ (1,565,478)	$ 2,458,888	$ (161)
Balances at beginning of period - shares (in share) at Dec. 31, 2015	188,338,790	188,339,000
Compensation expense related to restricted stock grants	$ 18,763	$ 0	18,763	0	0	18,763	0
Net income (loss)	(84,308)	0	0	0	(84,225)	(84,225)	(83)
Issuance of common stock under Associate Stock Purchase Plan	1,175	$ 1	1,174	0	0	1,175	0
Issuance of common stock under Associate Stock Purchase Plan - shares (in shares)		84,000
Restricted stock, net	0	$ 25	(25)	0	0	0	0
Restricted stock, net - shares (in shares)		2,488,000
Other	(906)	$ (1)	(905)	0	0	(906)	0
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Other		(68,000)
Balances at end of period at Jun. 30, 2016	$ 2,393,451	$ 1,908	$ 4,088,290	$ (46,800)	$ (1,649,703)	$ 2,393,695	$ (244)
Balances at end of period - shares (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2016	190,843,340	190,843,000

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME7

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income (loss)	$ (84,308)	$ (215,516)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Loss on extinguishment of debt, net	139	44
Depreciation and amortization, net	265,129	446,291
Asset impairment	7,527	0
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures	(1,356)	(812)
Distributions from unconsolidated ventures from cumulative share of net earnings	0	1,450
Amortization of deferred gain	(2,186)	(2,186)
Amortization of entrance fee revenue	(1,939)	(1,697)
Proceeds from deferred entrance fee revenue	7,458	5,313
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)	332	(132,462)
Change in deferred lease liability	3,412	4,720
Change in fair value of derivatives	28	626
Gain on sale of assets	(2,551)	0
Non-cash stock-based compensation	18,763	15,724
Non-cash interest expense on financing lease obligations	13,014	11,516
Amortization of (above) below market lease, net	(3,466)	(3,799)
Other	(3,597)	(1,416)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	5,439	(12,241)
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net	(16,845)	37,493
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(23,133)	(49,536)
Tenant refundable fees and security deposits	38	(517)
Deferred revenue	(4,059)	7,829
Net cash provided by operating activities	177,839	110,824
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
(Increase) decrease in lease security deposits and lease acquisition deposits, net	(1,538)	15,723
Decrease in cash and escrow deposits - restricted	355	10,206
Additions to property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net	(190,060)	(178,348)
Acquisition of assets, net of related payables	(12,157)	(192,701)
Investment in unconsolidated ventures	(3,733)	(38,609)
Distributions received from unconsolidated ventures	3,602	0
Proceeds from sale of assets, net	45,584	4,993
Other	1,211	2,239
Net cash used in investing activities	(156,736)	(376,497)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Proceeds from debt	192,128	165,193
Repayment of debt and capital and financing lease obligations	(128,427)	(84,037)
Proceeds from line of credit	894,500	685,000
Repayment of line of credit	(1,018,000)	(515,000)
Payment of financing costs, net of related payables	(641)	(3,466)
Refundable entrance fees:
Proceeds from refundable entrance fees	1,146	586
Refunds of entrance fees	(1,745)	(1,817)
Cash portion of loss on extinguishment of debt	0	(44)
Payment on lease termination	(9,250)	(7,750)
Other	210	1,421
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(70,079)	240,086
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(48,976)	(25,587)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	88,029	104,083
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 39,053	$ 78,496

Description of Business

Description of Business	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Description of Business [Abstract]
Description of Business	1. Description of Business Brookdale Senior Living Inc. ("Brookdale" or the "Company") is the leading operator of senior living communities throughout the United States. The Company is committed to providing senior living solutions primarily within properties that are designed, purpose-built and operated to provide the highest quality service, care and living accommodations for residents. The Company operates independent living, assisted living and dementia-care communities and continuing care retirement centers ("CCRCs"). Through its ancillary services programs, the Company also offers a range of outpatient therapy, home health, personalized living and hospice services.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
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 ("SEC") 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, 2016, 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, 2015 filed with the SEC on February 12, 2016. The results of communities and companies acquired are included in the condensed consolidated financial statements from the effective date of the respective acquisition. Principles of Consolidation The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Brookdale and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Investments in affiliated companies that the Company does not control, but has the ability to exercise significant influence over governance and operation, are accounted for by the equity method. The ownership interest of consolidated entities not wholly owned by the Company are presented as noncontrolling interests in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. Noncontrolling interest represents the share of consolidated entities owned by third parties. Noncontrolling interest is adjusted for the noncontrolling holder's share of additional contributions, distributions and the proportionate share of the net income or loss of each respective entity. The Company continually evaluates its potential variable interest entity ("VIE") relationships under certain criteria as provided for in Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 810, Consolidation 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 from certain skilled nursing services and ancillary charges is recognized as services are provided, and such fees are billed monthly in arrears. Certain of the Company's communities have residency agreements which require the resident to pay an upfront entrance fee prior to moving into the community. The non-refundable portion of the entrance fee is recorded as deferred 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 resale of the unit. The refundable portion of the fee is not amortized and is 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. Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability approach which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. A valuation allowance reduces deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has elected the "with-and-without approach" regarding ordering of windfall tax benefits to determine whether the windfall tax benefit did reduce taxes payable in the current year. Under this approach, the windfall tax benefits would be recognized in additional paid-in capital only if an incremental tax benefit is realized after considering all other tax benefits presently available. Fair Value of Financial Instruments ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures 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 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 (including the Company's secured credit facility but excluding capital and financing lease obligations) with a carrying value of approximately $3.9 billion as of both June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. Fair value of the debt approximates carrying value in all periods. 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 high 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 becomes available. During the three months ended June 30, 2016, the Company reduced its estimate for the amount of expected losses for general liability and professional liability and workers compensation claims, based on recent historical claims experience. As a result, the Company decreased the accrued reserves for general liability and professional liability and workers compensation claims by $10.8 million and $2.9 million, respectively. The reduction in these accrued reserves decreased facility operating expense by $13.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016. Community Leases The Company, as lessee, makes a determination with respect to each of its community leases as to whether each should be accounted for as an operating lease or capital lease. The classification criteria is based on estimates regarding the fair value of the leased community, minimum lease payments, effective cost of funds, the economic life of the community and certain other terms in the lease agreements. In a business combination, the Company assumes the lease classification previously determined by the prior lessee absent a modification, as determined by ASC 840, Leases For communities under capital lease and lease financing obligation arrangements, a liability is established on the Company's consolidated balance sheets representing the present value of the future minimum lease payments and a residual value for financing leases and a corresponding long-term asset is recorded in property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles in the consolidated balance sheets. For capital lease assets, the asset is depreciated over the remaining lease term unless there is a bargain purchase option in which case the asset is depreciated over the useful life. For financing lease assets, the asset is depreciated over the useful life of the asset. Leasehold improvements purchased during the term of the lease are amortized over the shorter of their economic life or the lease term. All of the Company's leases contain fixed or formula-based rent escalators. To the extent that the escalator increases are tied to a fixed index or rate, lease payments are accounted for on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease. In addition, all rent-free or rent holiday periods are recognized in lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term, including the rent holiday period. Sale-leaseback accounting is applied to transactions in which an owned community is sold and leased back from the buyer if certain continuing involvement criteria are met. Under sale-leaseback accounting, the Company removes the community and related liabilities from the consolidated balance sheets. Gain on the sale is deferred and recognized as a reduction of facility lease expense for operating leases and a reduction of interest expense for capital leases. For leases in which the Company is involved with the construction of the building, the Company accounts for the lease during the construction period under the provisions of ASC 840. If the Company concludes that it has substantively all of the risks of ownership during construction of a leased property and therefore is deemed the owner of the project for accounting purposes, it records an asset and related financing obligation for the amount of total project costs related to construction in progress. Once construction is complete, the Company considers the requirements under ASC 840-40. If the arrangement qualifies for sale-leaseback accounting, the Company removes the assets and related liabilities from the consolidated balance sheets. If the arrangement does not qualify for sale-leaseback accounting, the Company continues to amortize the financing obligation and depreciate the assets over the lease term. New Accounting Pronouncements In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Consolidation: Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers Reclassifications For the three months ended March 31, 2015, $5.3 million was reclassified between general and administrative expense and facility operating expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations to conform to the current financial statement presentation, with no effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations. Certain other prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current financial statement presentation, with no effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
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, 2016 and 2015, the Company reported a consolidated net loss. As a result of the net loss, unvested restricted stock, restricted stock units 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 units excluded from the calculations of diluted net loss per share were 4.5 million and 3.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and 4.2 million and 3.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The calculation of diluted weighted average shares excludes the impact of conversion of the outstanding principal amount of $316.3 million of the Company's 2.75% convertible senior notes due 2018. As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, 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, 2016 and 2015, the number of shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants was approximately 10.8 million.

Acquisitions and Dispositions

Acquisitions and Dispositions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Dispositions	4. Acquisitions and Dispositions 2016 Community Dispositions The Company designates communities as held for sale when it is probable that the properties will be sold. The Company records these assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at the lesser of the carrying value and fair value less estimated selling costs. If the carrying value is greater than the fair value less the estimated selling costs, the Company records an impairment charge. The Company allocates a portion of the goodwill of a reporting unit to the disposal if the disposal constitutes a business. The Company determines the fair value of the communities based primarily on purchase and sale agreements from prospective purchasers (Level 2 input). The Company evaluates the fair value of the assets held for sale each period to determine if it has changed. The long-lived assets are not depreciated while classified as held for sale. As of December 31, 2015, the Company identified 17 communities as held for sale. Impairment charges related to communities identified as held for sale as of December 31, 2015 totaled $15.2 million and were recognized as impairment expense in the fourth quarter of 2015 within the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company recognized $2.6 million of impairment charges related to these communities previously identified as held for sale, primarily due to changes in the estimated fair value of the assets held for sale. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company sold seven of the communities previously classified as held for sale for an aggregate selling price of $46.7 million. The Company recorded a $2.7 million net gain on the sale of these communities within the Company's condensed consolidated statement of operations. The results of operations of these communities are reported in the Assisted Living and CCRCs – Rental segments through the disposition dates. As of June 30, 2016, the Company identified 50 additional owned communities as held for sale. During the three months ended June 30, 2016, the Company entered into an agreement to sell 44 communities for an aggregate sales price of $252.5 million. In addition, the Company entered into agreements to sell six communities for an aggregate sales price of $42.4 million. The results of operations of the 50 communities are reported in the Assisted Living (46 communities), Retirement Center (one community) and CCRCs – Rental (three communities) segments within the condensed consolidated financial statements. Impairment charges related to communities identified as held for sale during the three months ended June 30, 2016 totaled $2.4 million and were recognized as impairment expense in the second quarter of 2016 within the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of June 30, 2016, $354.6 million was recorded as assets held for sale and $154.7 million of mortgage debt was included in the current portion of long-term debt within the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet related to the 60 communities classified as held for sale. This debt will either be repaid with the proceeds from the sales or be assumed by the prospective purchasers. The sale of these communities is expected to occur in the next 12 months, although there can be no assurance that the transactions will close or if they do, when the actual closing will occur. 2015 Community Acquisitions In February 2015, the Company acquired the underlying real estate associated with 15 communities that were previously leased for an aggregate purchase price of $268.6 million. The results of operations of these communities are reported in the Retirement Centers, Assisted Living, and CCRCs – Rental segments within the condensed consolidated financial statements. The fair value of the communities acquired was determined to approximate $187.2 million. The fair values of the property, plant and equipment of the acquired communities were determined utilizing a direct capitalization method considering stabilized facility operating income and market capitalization rates. These fair value measurements were based on current market conditions as of the acquisition date and are considered Level 3 measurements within the fair value hierarchy. The range of capitalization rates utilized was 6.25% to 8.75%, depending upon the property type, geographical location, and the quality of the respective community. The Company recorded the difference between the amount paid and the estimated fair value of the communities acquired ($76.1 million) as a loss on facility lease termination on the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2015, which includes the reversal of $5.3 million of deferred lease liabilities associated with the termination of the operating lease agreements. The payment for the termination of the lease agreements has been included within net cash provided by operating activities within the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2015.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	5. Stock-Based Compensation The Company's compensation expense recorded in connection with grants of restricted stock reflects an initial estimated cumulative forfeiture rate from 0% to 20% 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 stock under the Company's 2014 Omnibus 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, 2016 2,855 $ 14.49 – 18.46 $ 41,371 Three months ended June 30, 2016 115 $ 15.68 – 18.03 $ 2,058

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net	6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net The following is a summary of the carrying amount of goodwill as of June 30, 2016 and as of December 31, 2015 presented on an operating segment basis (dollars in thousands): June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Gross Carrying Amount Dispositions and Other Reductions Net Gross Carrying Amount Dispositions and Other Reductions Net Retirement Centers $ 28,141 $ (820 ) $ 27,321 $ 28,141 $ (721 ) $ 27,420 Assisted Living 591,814 (48,817 ) 542,997 591,814 (20,348 ) 571,466 Brookdale Ancillary Services 126,810 — 126,810 126,810 — 126,810 Total $ 746,765 $ (49,637 ) $ 697,128 $ 746,765 $ (21,069 ) $ 725,696 Goodwill is tested for impairment annually with a test date of October 1 or sooner if indicators of impairment are present. The Company determined no impairment was necessary for the six months ended June 30, 2016. Factors the Company considers important in its analysis, which could trigger an impairment of such assets, include significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results, significant negative industry or economic trends, a significant decline in the Company's stock price for a sustained period and a decline in its market capitalization below net book value. A change in anticipated operating results or the other metrics indicated above could necessitate further analysis of potential impairment at an interval prior to the Company's annual measurement date. Approximately $28.5 million and $0.1 million of goodwill in the Assisted Living and Retirement Centers segments, respectively, was allocated to communities identified as held for sale during the second quarter of 2016. Refer to Note 4 for more information about the Company's assets held for sale. The following is a summary of other intangible assets at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (dollars in thousands): June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Community purchase options $ 32,970 $ — $ 32,970 $ 40,270 $ — $ 40,270 Health care licenses 66,612 — 66,612 66,612 — 66,612 Trade names 27,800 (19,224 ) 8,576 27,800 (14,209 ) 13,591 Other 13,531 (6,555 ) 6,976 13,531 (4,818 ) 8,713 Total $ 140,913 $ (25,779 ) $ 115,134 $ 148,213 $ (19,027 ) $ 129,186 Amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 was $3.9 million and $3.0 million, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 was $6.8 million and $6.1 million, respectively. Health care licenses were determined to be indefinite-lived intangible assets and are not subject to amortization. The community purchase options are not currently amortized, but will be added to the cost basis of the related communities if the option is exercised, and will then be depreciated over the estimated useful life of the community.

Property, Plant and Equipment a

Property, Plant and Equipment and Leasehold Intangibles, Net	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment and Leasehold Intangibles, Net [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment and Leasehold Intangibles, Net	7. Property, Plant and Equipment and Leasehold Intangibles, Net Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net, which include assets under capital and financing leases, consisted of the following (dollars in thousands): June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Land $ 454,263 $ 486,567 Buildings and improvements 5,120,742 5,260,826 Leasehold improvements 116,810 100,430 Furniture and equipment 937,658 895,447 Resident and leasehold operating intangibles 765,859 783,434 Construction in progress 83,552 138,054 Assets under capital and financing leases 2,933,330 2,909,653 10,412,214 10,574,411 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (2,720,736 ) (2,543,035 ) Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net $ 7,691,478 $ 8,031,376 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. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company recorded $2.4 million and $5.0 million, respectively, of impairment charges related to communities identified as held for sale, inclusive of the allocation of goodwill to the disposal. These impairment charges are primarily due to the excess of carrying value, including allocated goodwill, over the estimated selling price less costs to dispose. Refer to Note 4 for more information about the Company's community dispositions and assets held for sale. The Company recorded $1.8 million and $2.5 million of non-cash impairment charges for property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles for communities to be held and used for property damage sustained at the communities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively.

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Debt [Abstract]
Debt	8. Debt Long-term Debt and Capital and Financing Lease Obligations Long-term debt and capital and financing lease obligations consist of the following (dollars in thousands): June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Mortgage notes payable due 2017 through 2047; weighted average interest the six months ended June 30, 2016, including net debt premium and deferred financing costs of $0.3 million and $3.3 million at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively (weighted average interest rate of 4.51% in 2015) $ 3,307,932 $ 3,246,513 Capital and financing lease obligations payable through 2031; weighted average interest rate of 8.07% fo 2,492,546 2,489,588 Convertible notes payable in aggregate principal amount of $316.3 million, less debt discount and deferred financing costs of $27.7 million and $34.3 million at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, interest at 2.75% per annum, due June 2018 288,534 281,902 Construction financing due 2019 through 2032; weighted average interest rate of 7.76 % f 21,809 24,105 Notes payable issued to finance insurance premiums, weighted average interest rate of 2.94% for the six months ended June 30, 2016, due 2016 11,089 — Other notes payable, weighted average interest rate of 5.26% for t he six months ended June 30, 2016 (weighted average interest rate of 5.16% in 2015) 79,292 80,305 Total debt and capital and financing lease obligations 6,201,202 6,122,413 Less current portion 332,551 235,604 Total long-term debt and capital and financing lease obligations $ 5,868,651 $ 5,886,809 Credit Facilities O n December 19, 2014, the Company Amounts drawn on the facility may be used to finance acquisitions, 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. In addition, the agreement permits the Company to pledge the equity interests in subsidiaries that own other communities (rather than mortgaging such communities), provided that loan availability from pledged assets cannot exceed 10% of loan availability from mortgaged assets. 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 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 credit agreement, which would result in termination of all commitments under the agreement and all amounts owing under the agreement and certain other loan agreements becoming immediately due and payable and/or trigger cross default provisions in our other outstanding debt and lease agreements. As of June 30, 2016, the outstanding balance under this credit facility was $186.5 million. Additionally, there were $22.0 million of letters of credit outstanding under this credit facility. In addition to the sublimit for letters of credit on this credit facility, the Company also had separate secured and unsecured letter of credit facilities of up to $64.5 million in the aggregate as of June 30, 2016. Letters of credit totaling $64.4 million had been issued under these separate facilities as of that date. 2016 Financings In March 2016, the Company obtained a $100.0 million supplemental loan, secured by first mortgages on ten communities. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.20% and matures on January 1, 2023. Proceeds from the loan were utilized to pay down the outstanding balance of the credit facility. As of June 30, 2016, the Company is in compliance with the financial covenants of its outstanding debt and lease agreements.

Litigation

Litigation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Litigation [Abstract]
Litigation	9. 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.

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information	10. Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information (dollars in thousands): Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 2015 Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: Interest paid $ 175,386 $ 179,238 Income taxes paid $ 1,997 $ 2,386 Additions to property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net: Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net $ 158,841 $ 178,348 Accounts payable 31,219 — Net cash paid $ 190,060 $ 178,348 Acquisition of assets, net of related payables: Prepaid expenses and other assets $ — $ (51,506 ) Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net 19,457 196,196 Other intangible assets, net (7,300 ) (7,293 ) Capital and financing lease obligations — 75,619 Long-term debt — (20,000 ) Other liabilities — (315 ) Net cash paid $ 12,157 $ 192,701 Proceeds from sale of assets, net: Assets held for sale $ 42,714 $ — Prepaid expenses and other assets 319 4,993 Gain on sale of assets 2,551 — Net cash received $ 45,584 $ 4,993 Supplemental Schedule of Non-cash Operating, Investing and Financing Activities: Capital and financing leases: Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net $ — $ 13,718 Other intangible assets, net — (5,202 ) Capital and financing lease obligations — (10,812 ) Other liabilities — 2,296 Net $ — $ — Assets designated as held for sale: Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net $ (261,639 ) $ — Assets held for sale 288,659 — Prepaid expenses and other assets (836 ) — Goodwill (28,568 ) — Asset impairment 2,384 — Net $ — $ —

Facility Operating Leases

Facility Operating Leases	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Facility Operating Leases [Abstract]
Facility Operating Leases	11. Facility Operating Leases The following table provides a summary of facility lease expense and the impact of straight-line adjustment and amortization of (above) below market rents and deferred gains (dollars in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Cash basis payment $ 96,031 $ 92,352 $ 191,611 $ 187,074 Straight-line (income) expense (523 ) 1,919 3,412 4,720 Amortization of (above) below market lease, net (1,733 ) (1,840 ) (3,466 ) (3,799 ) Amortization of deferred gain (1,093 ) (1,093 ) (2,186 ) (2,186 ) Facility lease expense $ 92,682 $ 91,338 $ 189,371 $ 185,809

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	12. Income Taxes The Company's effective tax rates for three and six months ended June 30, 2016 were (0.3%) and (2.2%), respectively, as compared to 38.3% and 37.8% for three and six month ended June 30, 2015, respectively. The differences in the Company's effective tax rates for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 were due to an increase in the valuation allowance against the Company's deferred tax assets recorded in 2016, the negative tax benefit on the vesting of restricted stock, a direct result of the Company's lower stock price in 2016, and the non-deductible write-off of goodwill in 2016. The Company determined that an additional valuation allowance was required after consideration of the Company's future reversal of estimated timing differences. The Company recorded an aggregate deferred federal, state and local tax benefit of $3.6 million and $16.8 million as a result of the operating loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively, which was offset by an increase in the valuation allowance of $3.0 million and $17.2 million, respectively. The Company recorded an aggregate deferred federal, state and local tax benefit of $53.2 million and $132.5 million as a result of the operating loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively. The Company's current tax expense continues to mainly reflect 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 recorded interest charges related to its tax contingency reserve for cash tax positions for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 which are included in income tax expense or benefit for the period. Tax returns for years 2012 through 2014 are subject to future examination by tax authorities. In addition, the net operating losses from prior years are subject to adjustment under examination.

Variable Interest Entities

Variable Interest Entities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entities and Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures	13. Variable Interest Entities At June 30, 2016, the Company has equity interests in unconsolidated VIEs. The Company has determined that it does not have the power to direct the activities of the VIEs that most significantly impact the VIEs' economic performance and is not the primary beneficiary of these VIEs in accordance with ASC 810. The Company's interests in the VIEs are, therefore, accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The Company holds a 51% equity interest, and HCP, Inc. ("HCP") owns a 49% interest, in a venture that owns and operates entry fee CCRCs (the "CCRC Venture"). The CCRC Venture's opco has been identified as a VIE. The equity members of the CCRC Venture's opco share certain operating rights, and the Company acts as manager to the CCRC Venture opco. However, the Company does not consolidate this VIE because it does not have the ability to control the activities that most significantly impact this VIE's economic performance. The assets of the CCRC Venture opco primarily consist of the CCRCs that it owns and leases, resident fees receivable, notes receivable and cash and cash equivalents. The obligations of the CCRC Venture opco primarily consist of community lease obligations, mortgage debt, accounts payable, accrued expenses and refundable entrance fees. Assets generated by the CCRC operations (primarily rents from CCRC residents) of the CCRC Venture opco may only be used to settle its contractual obligations (primarily the rental costs and operating expenses incurred to operate the communities). The Company holds an equity ownership interest in each of the propco and opco of three ventures ("RIDEA Ventures") that operate senior housing communities in a RIDEA structure. The Company's equity ownership interest is 10% for two of the ventures and 20% for one venture. HCP owns the remaining 90% and 80% equity ownership interests in the RIDEA Ventures. The RIDEA Ventures have been identified as VIEs. The equity members of the RIDEA Ventures share certain operating rights, and the Company acts as manager to the opcos of the RIDEA Ventures. However, the Company does not consolidate these VIEs because it does not have the ability to control the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of these VIEs. The assets of the RIDEA Ventures primarily consist of the senior housing communities that the RIDEA Ventures own, resident fees receivable, and cash and cash equivalents. The obligations of the RIDEA Ventures primarily consist of notes payable, accounts payable and accrued expenses. Assets generated by the operations of the senior housing communities (primarily rents from senior housing residents) of the RIDEA Ventures may only be used to settle its contractual obligations (primarily the notes payable and operating expenses incurred to operate the communities). The carrying value and classification of the related assets, liabilities and maximum exposure to loss as a result of the Company's involvement with these VIEs are summarized below at June 30, 2016 (in millions): VIE Type Asset Type Maximum Exposure to Loss Carrying Amount CCRC Venture opco Investment in unconsolidated ventures $ 177.5 $ 177.5 RIDEA Ventures Investment in unconsolidated ventures $ 123.4 $ 123.4 As of June 30, 2016, the Company is not required to provide financial support, through a liquidity arrangement or otherwise, to its unconsolidated VIEs.

Segment Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Segment Information [Abstract]
Segment Information	14. Segment Information As of June 30, 2016, the Company has five reportable segments: Retirement Centers; Assisted Living; CCRCs – Rental; 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. Retirement Centers Assisted Living. CCRCs - Rental. Brookdale Ancillary Services Management Services. The accounting policies of the Company's reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 2. The following table sets forth certain segment financial and operating data (dollars in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Revenue Retirement Centers (1) $ 169,990 $ 164,409 $ 339,416 $ 327,895 Assisted Living (1) 613,017 611,838 1,230,287 1,229,182 CCRCs - Rental (1) 148,225 151,561 300,485 307,552 Brookdale Ancillary Services (1) 123,336 116,170 245,528 231,581 Management Services (2) 204,262 194,206 406,270 389,855 $ 1,258,830 $ 1,238,184 $ 2,521,986 $ 2,486,065 Segment Operating Income (3) Retirement Centers $ 74,754 $ 72,044 $ 149,203 $ 142,568 Assisted Living 234,085 223,359 454,895 446,865 CCRCs - Rental 33,594 35,860 69,063 74,431 Brookdale Ancillary Services 19,032 17,724 33,550 40,466 Management Services 18,186 14,839 34,966 29,936 379,651 363,826 741,677 734,266 General and administrative (including non-cash stock-based compensation expense) 90,695 89,545 183,316 179,075 Transaction costs 441 421 1,291 7,163 Facility lease expense 92,682 91,338 189,371 185,809 Depreciation and amortization 133,394 225,645 260,531 446,072 Asset impairment 4,152 — 7,527 — Loss on facility lease termination — — — 76,143 Income (loss) from operations $ 58,287 $ (43,123 ) $ 99,641 $ (159,996 ) As of June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Total assets Retirement Centers $ 1,537,614 $ 1,556,169 Assisted Living 6,248,956 6,354,415 CCRCs - Rental 1,018,017 1,037,384 Brookdale Ancillary Services 281,392 292,540 Corporate and Management Services 786,353 808,056 Total assets $ 9,872,332 $ 10,048,564 (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 facility operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization).

Summary of Significant Accoun22

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
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 ("SEC") 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, 2016, 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, 2015 filed with the SEC on February 12, 2016. The results of communities and companies acquired are included in the condensed consolidated financial statements from the effective date of the respective acquisition.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Brookdale and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Investments in affiliated companies that the Company does not control, but has the ability to exercise significant influence over governance and operation, are accounted for by the equity method. The ownership interest of consolidated entities not wholly owned by the Company are presented as noncontrolling interests in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. Noncontrolling interest represents the share of consolidated entities owned by third parties. Noncontrolling interest is adjusted for the noncontrolling holder's share of additional contributions, distributions and the proportionate share of the net income or loss of each respective entity. The Company continually evaluates its potential variable interest entity ("VIE") relationships under certain criteria as provided for in Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 810, Consolidation
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 from certain skilled nursing services and ancillary charges is recognized as services are provided, and such fees are billed monthly in arrears. Certain of the Company's communities have residency agreements which require the resident to pay an upfront entrance fee prior to moving into the community. The non-refundable portion of the entrance fee is recorded as deferred 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 resale of the unit. The refundable portion of the fee is not amortized and is 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.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability approach which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. A valuation allowance reduces deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has elected the "with-and-without approach" regarding ordering of windfall tax benefits to determine whether the windfall tax benefit did reduce taxes payable in the current year. Under this approach, the windfall tax benefits would be recognized in additional paid-in capital only if an incremental tax benefit is realized after considering all other tax benefits presently available.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair Value of Financial Instruments ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures 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 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 (including the Company's secured credit facility but excluding capital and financing lease obligations) with a carrying value of approximately $3.9 billion as of both June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. Fair value of the debt approximates carrying value in all periods. 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 high 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 becomes available. During the three months ended June 30, 2016, the Company reduced its estimate for the amount of expected losses for general liability and professional liability and workers compensation claims, based on recent historical claims experience. As a result, the Company decreased the accrued reserves for general liability and professional liability and workers compensation claims by $10.8 million and $2.9 million, respectively. The reduction in these accrued reserves decreased facility operating expense by $13.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016.
Community Leases	Community Leases The Company, as lessee, makes a determination with respect to each of its community leases as to whether each should be accounted for as an operating lease or capital lease. The classification criteria is based on estimates regarding the fair value of the leased community, minimum lease payments, effective cost of funds, the economic life of the community and certain other terms in the lease agreements. In a business combination, the Company assumes the lease classification previously determined by the prior lessee absent a modification, as determined by ASC 840, Leases For communities under capital lease and lease financing obligation arrangements, a liability is established on the Company's consolidated balance sheets representing the present value of the future minimum lease payments and a residual value for financing leases and a corresponding long-term asset is recorded in property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles in the consolidated balance sheets. For capital lease assets, the asset is depreciated over the remaining lease term unless there is a bargain purchase option in which case the asset is depreciated over the useful life. For financing lease assets, the asset is depreciated over the useful life of the asset. Leasehold improvements purchased during the term of the lease are amortized over the shorter of their economic life or the lease term. All of the Company's leases contain fixed or formula-based rent escalators. To the extent that the escalator increases are tied to a fixed index or rate, lease payments are accounted for on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease. In addition, all rent-free or rent holiday periods are recognized in lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term, including the rent holiday period. Sale-leaseback accounting is applied to transactions in which an owned community is sold and leased back from the buyer if certain continuing involvement criteria are met. Under sale-leaseback accounting, the Company removes the community and related liabilities from the consolidated balance sheets. Gain on the sale is deferred and recognized as a reduction of facility lease expense for operating leases and a reduction of interest expense for capital leases. For leases in which the Company is involved with the construction of the building, the Company accounts for the lease during the construction period under the provisions of ASC 840. If the Company concludes that it has substantively all of the risks of ownership during construction of a leased property and therefore is deemed the owner of the project for accounting purposes, it records an asset and related financing obligation for the amount of total project costs related to construction in progress. Once construction is complete, the Company considers the requirements under ASC 840-40. If the arrangement qualifies for sale-leaseback accounting, the Company removes the assets and related liabilities from the consolidated balance sheets. If the arrangement does not qualify for sale-leaseback accounting, the Company continues to amortize the financing obligation and depreciate the assets over the lease term.
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Consolidation: Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Reclassifications	Reclassifications For the three months ended March 31, 2015, $5.3 million was reclassified between general and administrative expense and facility operating expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations to conform to the current financial statement presentation, with no effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations. Certain other prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current financial statement presentation, with no effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Current year grants of restricted shares	Current year grants of restricted stock under the Company's 2014 Omnibus 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, 2016 2,855 $ 14.49 – 18.46 $ 41,371 Three months ended June 30, 2016 115 $ 15.68 – 18.03 $ 2,058

Goodwill and Other Intangible24

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
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 as of June 30, 2016 and as of December 31, 2015 presented on an operating segment basis (dollars in thousands): June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Gross Carrying Amount Dispositions and Other Reductions Net Gross Carrying Amount Dispositions and Other Reductions Net Retirement Centers $ 28,141 $ (820 ) $ 27,321 $ 28,141 $ (721 ) $ 27,420 Assisted Living 591,814 (48,817 ) 542,997 591,814 (20,348 ) 571,466 Brookdale Ancillary Services 126,810 — 126,810 126,810 — 126,810 Total $ 746,765 $ (49,637 ) $ 697,128 $ 746,765 $ (21,069 ) $ 725,696
Other intangible assets	The following is a summary of other intangible assets at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (dollars in thousands): June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Community purchase options $ 32,970 $ — $ 32,970 $ 40,270 $ — $ 40,270 Health care licenses 66,612 — 66,612 66,612 — 66,612 Trade names 27,800 (19,224 ) 8,576 27,800 (14,209 ) 13,591 Other 13,531 (6,555 ) 6,976 13,531 (4,818 ) 8,713 Total $ 140,913 $ (25,779 ) $ 115,134 $ 148,213 $ (19,027 ) $ 129,186

Property, Plant and Equipment25

Property, Plant and Equipment and Leasehold Intangibles, Net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
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 and financing leases, consisted of the following (dollars in thousands): June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Land $ 454,263 $ 486,567 Buildings and improvements 5,120,742 5,260,826 Leasehold improvements 116,810 100,430 Furniture and equipment 937,658 895,447 Resident and leasehold operating intangibles 765,859 783,434 Construction in progress 83,552 138,054 Assets under capital and financing leases 2,933,330 2,909,653 10,412,214 10,574,411 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (2,720,736 ) (2,543,035 ) Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net $ 7,691,478 $ 8,031,376

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Debt [Abstract]
Schedule of debt	Long-term debt and capital and financing lease obligations consist of the following (dollars in thousands): June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Mortgage notes payable due 2017 through 2047; weighted average interest the six months ended June 30, 2016, including net debt premium and deferred financing costs of $0.3 million and $3.3 million at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively (weighted average interest rate of 4.51% in 2015) $ 3,307,932 $ 3,246,513 Capital and financing lease obligations payable through 2031; weighted average interest rate of 8.07% fo 2,492,546 2,489,588 Convertible notes payable in aggregate principal amount of $316.3 million, less debt discount and deferred financing costs of $27.7 million and $34.3 million at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, interest at 2.75% per annum, due June 2018 288,534 281,902 Construction financing due 2019 through 2032; weighted average interest rate of 7.76 % f 21,809 24,105 Notes payable issued to finance insurance premiums, weighted average interest rate of 2.94% for the six months ended June 30, 2016, due 2016 11,089 — Other notes payable, weighted average interest rate of 5.26% for t he six months ended June 30, 2016 (weighted average interest rate of 5.16% in 2015) 79,292 80,305 Total debt and capital and financing lease obligations 6,201,202 6,122,413 Less current portion 332,551 235,604 Total long-term debt and capital and financing lease obligations $ 5,868,651 $ 5,886,809

Supplemental Disclosure of Ca27

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental cash flow information	(dollars in thousands): Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 2015 Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: Interest paid $ 175,386 $ 179,238 Income taxes paid $ 1,997 $ 2,386 Additions to property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net: Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net $ 158,841 $ 178,348 Accounts payable 31,219 — Net cash paid $ 190,060 $ 178,348 Acquisition of assets, net of related payables: Prepaid expenses and other assets $ — $ (51,506 ) Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net 19,457 196,196 Other intangible assets, net (7,300 ) (7,293 ) Capital and financing lease obligations — 75,619 Long-term debt — (20,000 ) Other liabilities — (315 ) Net cash paid $ 12,157 $ 192,701 Proceeds from sale of assets, net: Assets held for sale $ 42,714 $ — Prepaid expenses and other assets 319 4,993 Gain on sale of assets 2,551 — Net cash received $ 45,584 $ 4,993 Supplemental Schedule of Non-cash Operating, Investing and Financing Activities: Capital and financing leases: Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net $ — $ 13,718 Other intangible assets, net — (5,202 ) Capital and financing lease obligations — (10,812 ) Other liabilities — 2,296 Net $ — $ — Assets designated as held for sale: Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net $ (261,639 ) $ — Assets held for sale 288,659 — Prepaid expenses and other assets (836 ) — Goodwill (28,568 ) — Asset impairment 2,384 — Net $ — $ —

Facility Operating Leases (Tabl

Facility Operating Leases (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
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 (above) below market rents and deferred gains (dollars in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Cash basis payment $ 96,031 $ 92,352 $ 191,611 $ 187,074 Straight-line (income) expense (523 ) 1,919 3,412 4,720 Amortization of (above) below market lease, net (1,733 ) (1,840 ) (3,466 ) (3,799 ) Amortization of deferred gain (1,093 ) (1,093 ) (2,186 ) (2,186 ) Facility lease expense $ 92,682 $ 91,338 $ 189,371 $ 185,809

Variable Interest Entities (Tab

Variable Interest Entities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]	The carrying value and classification of the related assets, liabilities and maximum exposure to loss as a result of the Company's involvement with these VIEs are summarized below at June 30, 2016 (in millions): VIE Type Asset Type Maximum Exposure to Loss Carrying Amount CCRC Venture opco Investment in unconsolidated ventures $ 177.5 $ 177.5 RIDEA Ventures Investment in unconsolidated ventures $ 123.4 $ 123.4 As of June 30, 2016, the Company is not required to provide financial support, through a liquidity arrangement or otherwise, to its unconsolidated VIEs.

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
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 June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Revenue Retirement Centers (1) $ 169,990 $ 164,409 $ 339,416 $ 327,895 Assisted Living (1) 613,017 611,838 1,230,287 1,229,182 CCRCs - Rental (1) 148,225 151,561 300,485 307,552 Brookdale Ancillary Services (1) 123,336 116,170 245,528 231,581 Management Services (2) 204,262 194,206 406,270 389,855 $ 1,258,830 $ 1,238,184 $ 2,521,986 $ 2,486,065 Segment Operating Income (3) Retirement Centers $ 74,754 $ 72,044 $ 149,203 $ 142,568 Assisted Living 234,085 223,359 454,895 446,865 CCRCs - Rental 33,594 35,860 69,063 74,431 Brookdale Ancillary Services 19,032 17,724 33,550 40,466 Management Services 18,186 14,839 34,966 29,936 379,651 363,826 741,677 734,266 General and administrative (including non-cash stock-based compensation expense) 90,695 89,545 183,316 179,075 Transaction costs 441 421 1,291 7,163 Facility lease expense 92,682 91,338 189,371 185,809 Depreciation and amortization 133,394 225,645 260,531 446,072 Asset impairment 4,152 — 7,527 — Loss on facility lease termination — — — 76,143 Income (loss) from operations $ 58,287 $ (43,123 ) $ 99,641 $ (159,996 ) As of June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Total assets Retirement Centers $ 1,537,614 $ 1,556,169 Assisted Living 6,248,956 6,354,415 CCRCs - Rental 1,018,017 1,037,384 Brookdale Ancillary Services 281,392 292,540 Corporate and Management Services 786,353 808,056 Total assets $ 9,872,332 $ 10,048,564 (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 facility operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization).

Summary of Significant Accoun31

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Carrying Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair value of financial instruments [Abstract]
Debt	$ 3,900		$ 3,900	$ 3,900
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair value of financial instruments [Abstract]
Debt	3,900		$ 3,900	$ 3,900
Reclassification [Member]
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Facility Operating Expense		$ 5.3
Term of residency agreements- minimum			30 days
Term of residency agreements - maximum			1 year
Increase (Decrease) in Insurance Liabilities [Abstract]
Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense Reserve	13.7
Increase (Decrease) in Workers' Compensation Liabilities	2.9
Increase (Decrease) in Other Insurance Liabilities	$ 10.8

Earnings Per Share (Details)

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Unvested Restricted Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share	4.5	3.8	4.2	3.9
Convertible Debt Securities [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share			13.8	13.8
Debt Instrument Convertible Maximum Number Of Equity Instrument			3
Principal	$ 316.3		$ 316.3
Warrant [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share			10.8	10.8

Acquisitions and Dispositions (

Acquisitions and Dispositions (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2015USD ($)Community	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)Community	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)Community	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)Community
Schedule of Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Asset impairment		$ 4,152		$ 0	$ 7,527	$ 0
Assets held for sale		354,565			354,565		$ 110,620
Loss on facility lease termination		$ 0		$ 0	0	$ 76,143
Retirement Centers [Member]
Schedule of Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Number of Communities classified as held for sale | Community		1
CCRCs Rental [Member]
Schedule of Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Number of Communities classified as held for sale | Community		3
Assisted Living [Member]
Schedule of Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Number of Communities classified as held for sale | Community		46
Agreements to sell six communities [Member]
Schedule of Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Number of Communities classified as held for sale | Community		6
Aggregate purchase price		$ 42,400
Agreement to sell 44 communities [Member]
Schedule of Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Number of Communities classified as held for sale | Community		44
Aggregate purchase price		$ 252,500
February 2015 acquisition of 15 communities [Member]
Schedule of Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Number of communities purchased or sold | Community	15
Aggregate purchase price	$ 268,600
Fair Value of Assets Acquired	187,200
Reversal of deferred lease liability	5,300
Loss on facility lease termination	$ 76,100
Assets held for sale [Member]
Schedule of Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Number of Communities classified as held for sale | Community		50	7				17
Aggregate selling price			$ 46,700
Gain on Sale of Communities			2,700
Asset impairment		$ 2,400	$ 2,600				$ 15,200
Current portion of long-term debt related to assets held for sale		$ 154,700			$ 154,700

Stock-Based Compensation (Detai

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Unvested Restricted Stock [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted Shares Granted (in shares)	115	2,855
Total value of restricted shares granted	$ 2,058	$ 41,371
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of estimated forfeitures (in hundredths)	0.00%
Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 15.68	$ 14.49
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of estimated forfeitures (in hundredths)	20.00%
Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 18.03	$ 18.46

Goodwill and Other Intangible35

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 746,765		$ 746,765		$ 746,765
Accumulated Impairment and Other Charges	(49,637)		(49,637)		(21,069)
Net	697,128		697,128		725,696
Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	140,913		140,913		148,213
Accumulated Amortization	(25,779)		(25,779)		(19,027)
Net	115,134		115,134		129,186
Amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets	3,900	$ 3,000	6,800	$ 6,100
Retirement Centers [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	28,141		28,141		28,141
Accumulated Impairment and Other Charges	(820)		(820)		(721)
Net	27,321		27,321		27,420
Disposal Group, Goodwill	100		100
Assisted Living [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	591,814		591,814		591,814
Accumulated Impairment and Other Charges	(48,817)		(48,817)		(20,348)
Net	542,997		542,997		571,466
Disposal Group, Goodwill	28,500		28,500
Brookdale Ancillary Services [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	126,810		126,810		126,810
Accumulated Impairment and Other Charges	0		0		0
Net	126,810		126,810		126,810
Community Purchase Options [Member]
Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	32,970		32,970		40,270
Accumulated Amortization	0		0		0
Net	32,970		32,970		40,270
Health Care Licenses [Member]
Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	66,612		66,612		66,612
Accumulated Amortization	0		0		0
Net	66,612		66,612		66,612
Tradenames [Member]
Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	27,800		27,800		27,800
Accumulated Amortization	(19,224)		(19,224)		(14,209)
Net	8,576		8,576		13,591
Other [Member]
Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	13,531		13,531		13,531
Accumulated Amortization	(6,555)		(6,555)		(4,818)
Net	$ 6,976		$ 6,976		$ 8,713

Property, Plant and Equipment36

Property, Plant and Equipment and Leasehold Intangibles, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles gross	$ 10,412,214		$ 10,412,214		$ 10,574,411
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(2,720,736)		(2,720,736)		(2,543,035)
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net	7,691,478		7,691,478		8,031,376
Asset impairment, non-cash charge	4,152	$ 0	7,527	$ 0
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles gross	454,263		454,263		486,567
Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles gross	5,120,742		5,120,742		5,260,826
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles gross	116,810		116,810		100,430
Furniture and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles gross	937,658		937,658		895,447
Resident and Leasehold Operating Intangibles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles gross	765,859		765,859		783,434
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles gross	83,552		83,552		138,054
Assets Under Capital and Financing Leases [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles gross	2,933,330		2,933,330		$ 2,909,653
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Asset impairment, non-cash charge	1,800		2,500
Assets held for sale [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Asset impairment, non-cash charge	$ 2,400		$ 5,000

Debt (Details)

Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Long-Term Debt, Capital and Financing Leases and Financing Obligations [Line Items]
Debt	$ 6,201,202	$ 6,122,413
Less current portion	332,551	235,604
Long-term debt	5,868,651	5,886,809
Mortgage Notes Payable [Member]
Long-Term Debt, Capital and Financing Leases and Financing Obligations [Line Items]
Debt	3,307,932	3,246,513
Unamortized debt discount	$ 300	$ 3,300
Maturity date, start	Dec. 31, 2017
Maturity date, end	Dec. 31, 2047
Weighted average interest rate	4.58%	4.51%
Capital and Financing Lease Obligations [Member]
Long-Term Debt, Capital and Financing Leases and Financing Obligations [Line Items]
Debt	$ 2,492,546	$ 2,489,588
Maturity date, start	Dec. 31, 2031
Weighted average interest rate	8.07%	8.11%
Convertible Debt [Member]
Long-Term Debt, Capital and Financing Leases and Financing Obligations [Line Items]
Debt	$ 288,534	$ 281,902
Principal	316,300	316,300
Unamortized debt discount	$ 27,700	$ 34,300
Maturity date, start	Jun. 30, 2018
Weighted average interest rate	2.75%	2.75%
Construction Financing [Member]
Long-Term Debt, Capital and Financing Leases and Financing Obligations [Line Items]
Debt	$ 21,809	$ 24,105
Maturity date, start	Dec. 31, 2019
Maturity date, end	Dec. 31, 2032
Weighted average interest rate	7.76%	4.84%
Notes Payable, Insurance Premiums [Member]
Long-Term Debt, Capital and Financing Leases and Financing Obligations [Line Items]
Debt	$ 11,089	$ 0
Maturity date, start	Dec. 31, 2016
Weighted average interest rate	2.94%
Other Notes Payable [Member]
Long-Term Debt, Capital and Financing Leases and Financing Obligations [Line Items]
Debt	$ 79,292	$ 80,305
Maturity date, start	Dec. 31, 2016
Maturity date, end	Dec. 31, 2020
Weighted average interest rate	5.26%	5.16%

Debt, Line of Credit (Details)

Debt, Line of Credit (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Credit Facilities [Line Items]
Line of credit	$ 186,500	$ 310,000
Line of Credit [Member]
Credit Facilities [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 500,000
Maturity date	Jan. 3, 2020
Description of applicable margin calculation based on utilization percentage	Amounts drawn under the facility bear interest at 90-day LIBOR plus an applicable margin from a range of 2.50% to 3.50%. The applicable margin varies based on the percentage of the total commitment drawn, with a 2.50% margin at utilization equal to or lower than 35%, a 3.25% margin at utilization greater than 35% but less than or equal to 50%, and a 3.50% margin at utilization greater than 50%.
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 22,000
Line of credit	186,500
Swingline Line of Credit [Member]
Credit Facilities [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	50,000
Secured and Unsecured Letter of Credit Facilities
Credit Facilities [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	64,500
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	64,400
Option to increase maximum borrowing capacity [Member]
Credit Facilities [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	250,000
Term Loan [Member]
Credit Facilities [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	100,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facilities [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	400,000
Letter of credit sublimit [Member]
Credit Facilities [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 50,000

Debt, Financings (Details)

Debt, Financings (Details) - First Mortgage loan refinanced in March 2016 [Member] $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)Community
Financings [Line Items]
Proceeds from debt financing | $	$ 100
Maturity date	Jan. 1, 2023
Number of communities securing mortgage notes | Community	10
Weighted average interest rate	4.20%

Supplemental Disclosure of Ca40

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid			$ 175,386	$ 179,238
Income taxes paid			1,997	2,386
Acquisition of assets, net of related payables [Line Items]
Gain on sale of assets			2,551	0
Assets held for sale	$ 354,565		354,565		$ 110,620
Goodwill	697,128		697,128		$ 725,696
Asset impairment	4,152	$ 0	7,527	0
Additions to property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net			(190,060)	(178,348)
Acquisition of assets, net of related payables			(12,157)	(192,701)
Proceeds from sale of assets, net			45,584	4,993
Acquisition of Assets, Net of Related Payables and Cash Received [Member]
Acquisition of assets, net of related payables [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			0	(51,506)
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net			19,457	196,196
Other intangible assets, net			(7,300)	(7,293)
Other liabilities			0	(315)
Long-term debt			0	(20,000)
Capital and Financing Lease Obligations			0	75,619
Acquisition of assets, net of related payables			12,157	192,701
Additions to property, plant and equipment and leasehold improvements [Member]
Acquisition of assets, net of related payables [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net			158,841	178,348
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Total			31,219	0
Additions to property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net			190,060	178,348
Capital and financing leases [Member]
Acquisition of assets, net of related payables [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net			0	13,718
Other intangible assets, net			0	(5,202)
Other liabilities			0	2,296
Capital and Financing Lease Obligations			0	(10,812)
Net			0	0
Proceeds from sale of assets, net [Member]
Acquisition of assets, net of related payables [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			319	4,993
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net			42,714	0
Gain on sale of assets			2,551	0
Proceeds from sale of assets, net			45,584	4,993
Assets held for sale [Member]
Acquisition of assets, net of related payables [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			(836)	0
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net			(261,639)	0
Assets held for sale	288,659	0	288,659	0
Goodwill	$ (28,568)	$ 0	(28,568)	0
Asset impairment			2,384	0
Net			$ 0	$ 0

Facility Operating Leases (Deta

Facility Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Schedule of facility operating lease expense [Abstract]
Cash basis payment	$ 96,031	$ 92,352	$ 191,611	$ 187,074
Straight-line (income) expense	(523)	1,919	3,412	4,720
Amortization of (above) below market lease, net	(1,733)	(1,840)	(3,466)	(3,799)
Amortization of deferred gain	(1,093)	(1,093)	(2,186)	(2,186)
Facility lease expense	$ 92,682	$ 91,338	$ 189,371	$ 185,809

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Gross Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 3,600	$ 53,200	$ 16,800	$ 132,500
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)			332	$ (132,462)
Deferred income tax assets [Abstract]
Valuation allowance	138,800		138,800		$ 121,600
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount	$ 3,000		$ 17,200
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent, Total	(0.30%)	38.30%	(2.20%)	37.80%
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years open for future examination			2,012
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years open for future examination			2,014

Variable Interest Entities (Det

Variable Interest Entities (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)
CCRC Venture opco [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Maximum Exposure to Loss	$ 177.5
Carrying Amount	$ 177.5
Percentage ownership in unconsolidated joint ventures	51.00%
RIDEA Ventures [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Maximum Exposure to Loss	$ 123.4
Carrying Amount	$ 123.4
RIDEA Ventures [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Percentage ownership in unconsolidated joint ventures	10.00%
RIDEA Ventures [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Percentage ownership in unconsolidated joint ventures	20.00%

Segment Information (Details)

Segment Information (Details) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)Segment	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Segment Information [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments | Segment				5
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue		$ 1,258,830	$ 1,238,184	$ 2,521,986	$ 2,486,065
Segment operating income	[1]	379,651	363,826	741,677	734,266
General and administrative (including non-cash stock-based compensation expense)		90,695	89,545	183,316	179,075
Transaction costs		441	421	1,291	7,163
Facility lease expense		92,682	91,338	189,371	185,809
Depreciation and amortization		133,394	225,645	260,531	446,072
Asset impairment		4,152	0	7,527	0
Loss on facility lease termination		0	0	0	76,143
Income (loss) from operations		58,287	(43,123)	99,641	(159,996)
Total assets		9,872,332		9,872,332		$ 10,048,564
Retirement Centers [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	[2]	169,990	164,409	339,416	327,895
Segment operating income	[1]	74,754	72,044	149,203	142,568
Total assets		1,537,614		1,537,614		1,556,169
Assisted Living [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	[2]	613,017	611,838	1,230,287	1,229,182
Segment operating income	[1]	234,085	223,359	454,895	446,865
Total assets		6,248,956		6,248,956		6,354,415
Brookdale Ancillary Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	[2]	123,336	116,170	245,528	231,581
Segment operating income	[1]	19,032	17,724	33,550	40,466
Total assets		281,392		281,392		292,540
CCRCs Rental [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	[2]	148,225	151,561	300,485	307,552
Segment operating income	[1]	33,594	35,860	69,063	74,431
Total assets		1,018,017		1,018,017		1,037,384
Management Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	[3]	204,262	194,206	406,270	389,855
Segment operating income	[1]	18,186	$ 14,839	34,966	$ 29,936
Total assets		$ 786,353		$ 786,353		$ 808,056
[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.