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Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures - ADC Arrangement (Details) - Combination ALF, MC and ILF community - ADC Arrangement $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) property
Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures |
Loan originated | $ | $ 2,900
Number of units | property | 99
Interest rate period | 2 years
Investment interest rate, second period (as a percent) | 15.00%
Minimum |
Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures |
Investment interest rate, first period (as a percent) | 10.00%
Maximum |
Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures |
Investment interest rate, first period (as a percent) | 12.00%

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