Other Accrued Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES [Abstract]
Quality assurance fee	$ 4,536	$ 3,933
Resident refunds payable	6,272	5,238
Deferred revenue	3,635	4,633
Cash held in trust for residents	1,832	1,780
Resident deposits	1,585	1,680
Dividends payable	1,584	1,564
Property taxes	4,069	2,894
Other	3,238	3,976
Other accrued liabilities	$ 26,751	$ 25,698