Number Of Adult Day Centers Disposed

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The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production.

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Amount before accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures.

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Property and Equipment (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Property and Equipment (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	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