Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2017

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill

The following is a summary of the carrying amount of goodwill as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 presented on an operating segment basis (in thousands):

	June 30, 2017							December 31, 2016
	Gross Carrying Amount		Dispositions and Other Reductions			Net		Gross Carrying Amount		Dispositions and Other Reductions			Net
Retirement Centers	$	28,141	$	(820	)	$	27,321	$	28,141	$	(820	)	$	27,321
Assisted Living	605,469		(48,817		)	556,652		600,162		(48,817		)	551,345
Brookdale Ancillary Services	126,810		—			126,810		126,810		—			126,810
Total	$	760,420	$	(49,637	)	$	710,783	$	755,113	$	(49,637	)	$	705,476

Other intangible assets

The following is a summary of other intangible assets at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands):

	June 30, 2017							December 31, 2016
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net
Community purchase options	$	4,738	$	—		$	4,738	$	4,738	$	—		$	4,738
Health care licenses	65,526		—			65,526		65,126		—			65,126
Trade names	27,800		(22,425		)	5,375		27,800		(21,135		)	6,665
Management contracts	13,531		(9,661		)	3,870		13,531		(7,053		)	6,478
Total	$	111,595	$	(32,086	)	$	79,509	$	111,195	$	(28,188	)	$	83,007