Leases - Maturity ASC 842 (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Operating Leases
2024 (three months)	$ 56.9
2025	232.4
2026	117.4
2027	118.3
2028	113.9
Thereafter	736.1
Total lease payments	1,375.0
Purchase price for communities subject to acquisition agreements	0.0
Reacquisition price in excess of sale-leaseback proceeds	0.0
Imputed interest and variable lease payments	(493.8)
Other financing obligations	0.0
Total lease obligations	881.2
Financing Leases
2024 (three months)	12.8
2025	7.0
2026	7.0
2027	6.3
2028	6.1
Thereafter	21.2
Total lease payments	60.4
Purchase price for communities subject to acquisition agreements	610.0
Reacquisition price in excess of sale-leaseback proceeds	(32.8)
Imputed interest and variable lease payments	(54.4)
Other financing obligations	20.7
Financing lease obligations	$ 603.9

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-SubTopic 20
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-Section 50
-Paragraph 6
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