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Property and Equipment (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 property | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Property and equipment |  | $ 16,821 | $ 17,771 |
Depreciation and amortization |  | 6,647 | 4,717 | $ 3,830
Illinois [Member] |  |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of adult day centers disposed | property | 3 |  |  |
Internally Developed Software [Member] |  |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Property and equipment |  | 2,900 |  |
Computer Equipment and Software and Leasehold Improvements [Member] |  |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization |  | $ 1,700 | $ 1,700 | $ 1,400

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