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Fair value portion of an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the holder a definite sum of money at a future date.

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Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($) community	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Net cash paid for termination of operating leases		$ 0	$ 33,596
Joint Venture
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments to acquire interest in joint venture	$ 13,300
Number of communities owned \| community	3
Percentage ownership	50.00%	50.00%
Promissory Note \| Joint Venture
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Notes receivable	$ 6,600	$ 6,600
Lease termination And modification, net
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Net cash paid for termination of operating leases			46,600
Net cash paid for termination of capital and financing leases			$ 10,500