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Amortizable Intangible Liabilities (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Lease agreements, accumulated amortization | $ 4,785dva_IntangibleLeaseLiabilitiesAccumulatedAmortization | $ 2,628dva_IntangibleLeaseLiabilitiesAccumulatedAmortization

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- Definition Intangible Lease Liabilities Accumulated Amortization + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

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- Details
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Balance Type: | na
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