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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, 2016 USD ($) item | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) item
Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures |  |
Loan originated | $ | $ 3,400 | $ 2,900
Number of units | item | 127 | 99
Term of loan | 7 years |
Preferred return percentage | 15.00% |
1rst redemption period |  |
Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures |  |
Interest rate period |  | 2 years
1rst redemption period | Minimum |  |
Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) |  | 10.00%
2nd redemption period | Maximum |  |
Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) |  | 12.00%
3rd redemption period |  |
Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) |  | 15.00%

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