Equity-Method Investment And Other Assets |
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Equity Method Investments And Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block] | OTHER ASSETS Our other assets consist of the following (in thousands):
Regulatory escrows include mandated deposits in connection with our entrance fee communities in Connecticut. Reserves for replacement, insurance and tax escrows include amounts required to be held on deposit in accordance with agency agreements governing our Fannie Mae and HUD mortgages. As of December 31, 2016, our investments in marketable securities included available-for-sale equity securities which are reported at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are presented as components of accumulated other comprehensive income. Realized gains and losses from securities sales are determined based upon specific identification of the securities. Net unrealized gains related to available-for-sale securities were $10,065,000 at December 31, 2016. |