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Segment Information - Revenues by Client Services (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |
Revenues | $ 384,807 | $ 355,246
Housekeeping Services |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |
Revenues | 168,916 | 156,587
Dietary Services |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |
Revenues | 146,528 | 128,665
Laundry and Linen Services |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |
Revenues | 68,714 | 69,488
Maintenance Services and Other |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |
Revenues | $ 649 | $ 506

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