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Financing Arrangements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2015 | Jan. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Financing Arrangements |  |  |  |
Sale leaseback obligation |  |  | $ 47,757 | $ 47,714
Beverly Property Owner LLC | Sale leaseback obligation | Land and buildings |  |  |  |
Financing Arrangements |  |  |  |
Sale price | $ 48,900 |  |  |
Lease term |  | 22 years |  |
Sale leaseback obligation |  |  | 47,800 |
Security deposit |  |  | $ 5,900 |

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