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

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Intangible Lease Liabilities Accumulated Amortization

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