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Segment Reporting (Schedule Of Revenue And Facility Contribution Of Reportable Segments And Reconciliation To CCA's Operating Income) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total management revenue | $ 434,171 | $ 423,753 |
| Total operating expenses | 310,695 | 289,947 |
| Rental and other revenue | 1,134 | 1,427 |
| Other operating expense | (4,839) | (3,215) |
| General and administrative | (21,840) | (21,447) |
| Depreciation and amortization | (28,387) | (26,926) |
| Total facility contribution | 69,544 | 83,645 |
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Owned And Managed [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total management revenue | 345,701 | 335,631 |
| Total operating expenses | 230,480 | 213,191 |
| Total facility contribution | 115,221 | 122,440 |
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Managed-Only [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total management revenue | 88,470 | 88,122 |
| Total operating expenses | 80,215 | 76,756 |
| Total facility contribution | 8,255 | 11,366 |
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Facility Contribution [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total facility contribution | $ 123,476 | $ 133,806 |