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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | $ 760,420 | $ 755,113
Dispositions and Other Reductions | (254,637) | (49,637)
Net | 505,783 | 705,476
Retirement Centers [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 28,141 | 28,141
Dispositions and Other Reductions | (820) | (820)
Net | 27,321 | 27,321
Assisted Living [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 605,469 | 600,162
Dispositions and Other Reductions | (253,817) | (48,817)
Net | 351,652 | 551,345
Brookdale Ancillary Services [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 126,810 | 126,810
Dispositions and Other Reductions | 0 | 0
Net | $ 126,810 | $ 126,810

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