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Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $) In Billions, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 30, 2014 item
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Emeritus |
Subsequent Events |
Number of senior housing communities amended | 153
Number of properties with purchase options that will be cancelled on amendment | 30
Number of senior housing communities terminated | 49
Number of properties with purchase options that will be cancelled on termination | 19
Brookdale | RIDEA JV |
Subsequent Events |
Number of properties | 49
Ownership percentage (as a percent) | 20.00%
CCRC JV |
Subsequent Events |
Ownership percentage (as a percent) | 49.00%
Number of retirement communities | 14
Investment in strategic joint venture | $ 1.2
CCRC JV | Brookdale |
Subsequent Events |
Ownership percentage (as a percent) | 51.00%

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