UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

T QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013

or

£ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _____________ to _____________

Commission File Number: 001-32641

BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
20-3068069
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

111 Westwood Place, Suite 400, Brentwood, Tennessee
37027
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 

(615) 221-2250
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  T  No  £

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes  T  No  £

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 
Large accelerated filer   T
Accelerated filer                   £
 
 
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes  £  No  T



As of November 4, 2013, 124,285,473 shares of the registrant's common stock, $0.01 par value, were outstanding (excluding unvested restricted shares).





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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC.

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

 
PAGE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PART I.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.   Financial Statements

BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except stock amounts)

 
 
September 30,
2013
   
December 31,
2012
 
Assets
 
(Unaudited)
   
 
Current assets
 
   
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
42,690
   
$
69,240
 
Cash and escrow deposits — restricted
   
43,231
     
43,096
 
Accounts receivable, net
   
108,720
     
100,401
 
Deferred tax asset
   
13,377
     
13,377
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net
   
85,860
     
82,924
 
Total current assets
   
293,878
     
309,038
 
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net
   
3,845,741
     
3,879,977
 
Cash and escrow deposits — restricted
   
60,146
     
62,767
 
Investment in unconsolidated ventures
   
46,050
     
31,386
 
Goodwill
   
109,553
     
109,553
 
Other intangible assets, net
   
159,954
     
159,942
 
Other assets, net
   
128,909
     
113,315
 
Total assets
 
$
4,644,231
   
$
4,665,978
 
 
               
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
               
Current liabilities
               
Current portion of long-term debt
 
$
72,172
   
$
509,543
 
Trade accounts payable
   
46,873
     
43,184
 
Accrued expenses
   
216,919
     
200,895
 
Refundable entrance fees and deferred revenue
   
376,161
     
370,755
 
Tenant security deposits
   
5,245
     
6,521
 
Total current liabilities
   
717,370
     
1,130,898
 
Long-term debt, less current portion
   
2,490,109
     
2,089,826
 
Line of credit
   
45,000
     
80,000
 
Deferred entrance fee revenue
   
85,507
     
79,010
 
Deferred liabilities
   
155,346
     
150,788
 
Deferred tax liability
   
96,187
     
96,187
 
Other liabilities
   
38,175
     
42,283
 
Total liabilities
   
3,627,694
     
3,668,992
 
 
               
Stockholders' Equity
               
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012; no shares issued and outstanding
   
     
 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012; 130,135,841 and 129,117,946 shares issued and 127,707,440 and 126,689,545 shares outstanding (including 3,422,273 and 3,951,950 unvested restricted shares), respectively
   
1,277
     
1,267
 
Additional paid-in-capital
   
2,020,096
     
1,997,946
 
Treasury stock, at cost; 2,428,401 shares at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012
   
(46,800
)
   
(46,800
)
Accumulated deficit
   
(958,036
)
   
(955,427
)
Total stockholders' equity
   
1,016,537
     
996,986
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
4,644,231
   
$
4,665,978
 
 
               

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Revenue
 
   
   
   
 
Resident fees
 
$
631,144
   
$
605,530
   
$
1,876,452
   
$
1,804,129
 
Management fees
   
7,622
     
7,407
     
22,975
     
22,350
 
Reimbursed costs incurred on behalf of managed communities
   
90,233
     
83,208
     
258,306
     
242,847
 
Total revenue
   
728,999
     
696,145
     
2,157,733
     
2,069,326
 
 
                               
Expense
                               
Facility operating expense (excluding depreciation and amortization of $60,896, $56,956, $177,595 and $172,982, respectively)
   
420,579
     
411,467
     
1,249,609
     
1,213,751
 
General and administrative expense (including non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $6,894, $6,021, $20,776 and $19,185, respectively)
   
45,824
     
43,158
     
138,470
     
134,202
 
Facility lease expense
   
69,232
     
71,167
     
207,028
     
213,240
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
68,644
     
62,876
     
200,557
     
189,781
 
Asset impairment
   
504
     
     
2,658
     
8,329
 
Loss on acquisition
   
     
     
     
636
 
Gain on facility lease termination
   
     
     
     
(2,780
)
Costs incurred on behalf of managed communities
   
90,233
     
83,208
     
258,306
     
242,847
 
Total operating expense
   
695,016
     
671,876
     
2,056,628
     
2,000,006
 
Income from operations
   
33,983
     
24,269
     
101,105
     
69,320
 
 
                               
Interest income
   
472
     
676
     
1,027
     
2,220
 
Interest expense:
                               
Debt
   
(29,642
)
   
(32,262
)
   
(90,456
)
   
(96,743
)
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount
   
(4,100
)
   
(4,543
)
   
(13,017
)
   
(13,602
)
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization
   
(1,377
)
   
140
     
594
     
(371
)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
   
(53
)
   
     
(946
)
   
(221
)
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated ventures
   
431
     
(249
)
   
991
     
(211
)
Other non-operating income
   
279
     
500
     
1,365
     
392
 
(Loss) income before income taxes
   
(7
)
   
(11,469
)
   
663
     
(39,216
)
Provision for income taxes
   
(960
)
   
(747
)
   
(3,272
)
   
(2,559
)
Net loss
 
$
(967
)
 
$
(12,216
)
 
$
(2,609
)
 
$
(41,775
)
 
                               
Basic and diluted net loss per share
 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
(0.02
)
 
$
(0.34
)
 
                               
Weighted average shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share
   
124,128
     
122,493
     
123,457
     
121,784
 
 
                               
 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited, in thousands)

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
Net loss
 
$
(967
)
 
$
(12,216
)
 
$
(2,609
)
 
$
(41,775
)
Other comprehensive income:
                               
Unrealized gain on marketable securities - restricted
   
     
980
     
     
1,818
 
Other
   
     
     
     
61
 
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax
   
     
980
     
     
1,879
 
Comprehensive loss
 
$
(967
)
 
$
(11,236
)
 
$
(2,609
)
 
$
(39,896
)
 
                               

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited, in thousands)

 
 
Common Stock
                 
 
 
Shares
   
Amount
   
Additional
Paid-In-
Capital
   
Treasury
Stock
   
Accumulated
Deficit
   
Total
 
Balances at January 1, 2013 as previously reported
126,689
   
$
1,267
   
$
1,997,946
   
$
(46,800
)
 
$
(949,696
)
 
$
1,002,717
 
Retrospective adjustment for adoption of accounting policy
   
     
     
     
     
(5,731
)
   
(5,731
)
Balances at January 1, 2013 as adjusted
   
126,689
     
1,267
     
1,997,946
     
(46,800
)
   
(955,427
)
   
996,986
 
Compensation expense related to restricted stock grants
   
     
     
20,776
     
     
     
20,776
 
Net loss
   
     
     
     
     
(2,609
)
   
(2,609
)
Issuance of common stock under Associate Stock Purchase Plan
   
47
     
     
1,135
     
     
     
1,135
 
Restricted stock, net
   
971
     
10
     
     
     
     
10
 
Other
   
     
     
239
     
     
     
239
 
Balances at September 30, 2013
   
127,707
   
$
1,277
   
$
2,020,096
   
$
(46,800
)
 
$
(958,036
)
 
$
1,016,537
 
 
                                               


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited, in thousands)

 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 
   
 
Net loss
 
$
(2,609
)
 
$
(41,775
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Loss on extinguishment of debt
   
946
     
221
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
213,574
     
203,383
 
Asset impairment
   
2,658
     
8,329
 
Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated ventures
   
(991
)
   
211
 
Distributions from unconsolidated ventures from cumulative share of net earnings
   
2,089
     
1,435
 
Amortization of deferred gain
   
(3,279
)
   
(3,279
)
Amortization of entrance fees
   
(21,178
)
   
(18,835
)
Proceeds from deferred entrance fee revenue
   
30,584
     
30,303
 
Deferred income tax benefit
   
     
(435
)
Change in deferred lease liability
   
2,250
     
5,324
 
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization
   
(594
)
   
371
 
(Gain) loss on sale of assets
   
(876
)
   
245
 
Loss on acquisition
   
     
636
 
Gain on facility lease termination
   
     
(2,780
)
Non-cash stock-based compensation
   
20,776
     
19,185
 
Other
   
     
(487
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable, net
   
(9,482
)
   
(8,092
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net
   
(2,805
)
   
1,653
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
   
20,595
     
9,552
 
Tenant refundable fees and security deposits
   
(828
)
   
(1,556
)
Deferred revenue
   
(1,755
)
   
4,369
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
249,075
     
207,978
 
 
               
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
               
Increase in lease security deposits and lease acquisition deposits, net
   
(2,046
)
   
(6,767
)
Decrease (increase) in cash and escrow deposits — restricted
   
2,484
     
(2,402
)
Purchase of marketable securities — restricted
   
     
(1,453
)
Additions to property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net
   
(161,522
)
   
(151,381
)
Acquisition of assets, net of related payables and cash received
   
(7,394
)
   
(111,308
)
Payments on (issuance of) notes receivable, net
   
95
     
(591
)
Investment in unconsolidated ventures
   
(17,172
)
   
(571
)
Distributions received from unconsolidated ventures
   
100
     
256
 
Proceeds from sale of assets, net
   
7,554
     
325
 
Other
   
     
487
 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(177,901
)
   
(273,405
)
 
               
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
               
Proceeds from debt
   
597,852
     
193,607
 
Repayment of debt and capital lease obligations
   
(651,741
)
   
(136,957
)
Proceeds from line of credit
   
320,000
     
280,000
 
Repayment of line of credit
   
(355,000
)
   
(265,000
)
Payment of financing costs, net of related payables
   
(11,194
)
   
(2,810
)
Refundable entrance fees:
               
Proceeds from refundable entrance fees
   
29,265
     
29,512
 
Refunds of entrance fees
   
(24,504
)
   
(19,555
)
Cash portion of loss on extinguishment of debt
   
(502
)
   
(118
)
Purchase of derivatives and payment of swap termination
   
(2,863
)
   
(1,289
)
Other
   
963
     
(295
)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
   
(97,724
)
   
77,095
 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
(26,550
)
   
11,668
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
69,240
     
30,836
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
42,690
   
$
42,504
 
 
               
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

1.  Description of Business

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. ("Brookdale" or the "Company") is a leading owner and operator of senior living communities throughout the United States.  The Company provides an exceptional living experience through properties that are designed, purpose-built and operated to provide the highest quality service, care and living accommodations for residents.  The Company owns, leases and operates retirement centers, assisted living and dementia-care communities and continuing care retirement centers ("CCRCs").  Through its Innovative Senior Care ("ISC") program, the Company also offers a range of outpatient therapy, home health and hospice services, primarily to residents of its communities.

2.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. In the opinion of management, these financial statements include all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of September 30, 2013, and for all periods presented. The condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. All adjustments made have been of a normal and recurring nature. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. The Company believes that the disclosures included are adequate and provide a fair presentation of interim period results. Interim financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the financial position or operating results for an entire year. It is suggested that these interim financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes thereto, together with management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Revenue Recognition

Resident Fees

Resident fee revenue is recorded when services are rendered and consists of fees for basic housing, support services and fees associated with additional services such as personalized health and assisted living care. Residency agreements are generally for a term of 30 days to one year, with resident fees billed monthly in advance. Revenue for certain skilled nursing services and ancillary charges is recognized as services are provided and is billed monthly in arrears.

Entrance Fees

Certain of the Company's communities have residency agreements which require the resident to pay an upfront entrance fee prior to occupying the community.  In addition, in connection with the Company's MyChoice program, new and existing residents are allowed to pay additional entrance fee amounts in return for a reduced monthly service fee.  The non-refundable portion of the entrance fee is recorded as deferred entrance fee revenue and amortized over the estimated stay of the resident based on an actuarial valuation.  The refundable portion of a resident's entrance fee is generally refundable within a certain number of months or days following contract termination or upon the sale of the unit, or in certain agreements, upon the resale of a comparable unit or 12 months after the resident vacates the unit.  In such instances the refundable portion of the fee is not amortized and included in refundable entrance fees and deferred revenue.  All refundable amounts due to residents at any time in the future are classified as current liabilities.

 
Management Fees

Management fee revenue is recorded as services are provided to the owners of the communities. Revenues are determined by an agreed upon percentage of gross revenues (as defined).

Reimbursed Costs Incurred on Behalf of Managed Communities

The Company manages certain communities under contracts which provide for payment to the Company of a monthly management fee plus reimbursement of certain operating expenses.  Where the Company is the primary obligor with respect to any such operating expenses, the Company recognizes revenue when the goods have been delivered or the service has been rendered and the Company is due reimbursement.  Such revenue is included in "reimbursed costs incurred on behalf of managed communities" on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.  The related costs are included in "costs incurred on behalf of managed communities" on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 820 – Fair Value Measurements ("ASC 820"), which establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements.  The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date.  A financial instrument's categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.  The three levels are defined as follows:

Level 1 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 – Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

Cash and cash equivalents and cash and escrow deposits-restricted are reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets at amounts considered by management to reasonably approximate fair value due to the short maturity.  Management estimates the fair value of its long-term debt using a discounted cash flow analysis based upon the Company's current borrowing rate for debt with similar maturities and collateral securing the indebtedness.  The Company had outstanding debt with a carrying value and estimated fair value of approximately $2.6 billion and $2.7 billion as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. The Company's fair value of debt disclosure is classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

Self-Insurance Liability Accruals

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of its business. Although the Company maintains general liability and professional liability insurance policies for its owned, leased and managed communities under a master insurance program, the Company's current policies provide for deductibles for each and every claim.  As a result, the Company is, in effect, self-insured for claims that are less than the deductible amounts.  In addition, the Company maintains a large-deductible workers compensation program and a self-insured employee medical program. The Company reviews the adequacy of its accruals related to these liabilities on an ongoing basis, using historical claims, actuarial valuations, third party administrator estimates, consultants, advice from legal counsel and industry data, and adjusts accruals periodically. Estimated costs related to these self-insurance programs are accrued based on known claims and projected claims incurred but not yet reported. Subsequent changes in actual experience are monitored and estimates are updated as information is available.

 
Cumulative Effect Adjustment

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-01, Continuing Care Retirement Communities — Refundable Advance Fees ("ASU 2012-01").  ASU 2012-01 amends the situations in which recognition of deferred revenue for refundable advance fees is appropriate.  Under this amendment, refundable advance fees that are contingent upon reoccupancy by a subsequent resident but are not limited to the proceeds of reoccupancy should be accounted for and reported as a liability.  The guidance in ASU 2012-01 is effective for public companies for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2012.  The Company adopted the provisions of this update as of January 1, 2013 and incorporated the provisions of this update to its consolidated financial statements through retrospective application to all periods presented and a cumulative effect adjustment to the Company's accumulated deficit as of January 1, 2013.

The effect of this change in accounting was not material to the consolidated results of operations or financial position for any period, including the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, and did not impact cash flows from operations in any period.  The Company increased its accumulated deficit by $5.7 million to reflect the net cumulative effect of the adoption of ASU 2012-01.

The related adjustments will be made to the applicable prior periods as such financial information is included in future filings with the SEC, but no later than the filing of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2013.  The impact of all adjustments made to the prior annual consolidated financial statements is summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

 
As of and for the Year Ended December 31, 2012
 
 
As Reported
   
Adjustment
   
As Adjusted
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
           
Refundable entrance fees and deferred revenue
 
$
361,360
   
$
9,395
   
$
370,755
 
Deferred tax liability
   
99,851
     
(3,664
)
   
96,187
 
Accumulated deficit
   
(949,696
)
   
(5,731
)
   
(955,427
)
                       
Consolidated Statements of Operations
                       
Resident fees
 
$
2,414,283
   
$
(1,347
)
 
$
2,412,936
 
Total revenue
   
2,770,085
     
(1,347
)
   
2,768,738
 
Loss before income taxes
   
(63,601
)
   
(1,347
)
   
(64,948
)
Provision for income taxes
   
(2,044
)
   
525
     
(1,519
)
Net loss
   
(65,645
)
   
(822
)
   
(66,467
)
Basic and diluted net loss per share
   
(0.54
)
   
     
(0.54
)
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                       
Net loss
 
$
(65,645
)
 
$
(822
)
 
$
(66,467
)
Amortization of entrance fees
   
(26,709
)
   
1,347
     
(25,362
)
Deferred income tax benefit
   
     
(525
)
   
(525
)


 
 
Year Ended December 31, 2011
 
 
As Reported
   
Adjustment
   
As Adjusted
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations
           
Resident fees
 
$
2,291,757
   
$
(1,435
)
 
$
2,290,322
 
Total revenue
   
2,457,918
     
(1,435
)
   
2,456,483
 
Loss before income taxes
   
(65,835
)
   
(1,435
)
   
(67,270
)
Provision for income taxes
   
(2,340
)
   
560
     
(1,780
)
Net loss
   
(68,175
)
   
(875
)
   
(69,050
)
Basic and diluted net loss per share
   
(0.56
)
   
(0.01
)
   
(0.57
)
                       
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                       
Net loss
 
$
(68,175
)
 
$
(875
)
 
$
(69,050
)
Amortization of entrance fees
   
(25,401
)
   
1,435
     
(23,966
)
Deferred income tax provision
   
943
     
(560
)
   
383
 

The prior period financial statements included in this filing have been revised to reflect this change in accounting, the effects of which have been summarized below (dollars in thousands):

 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
 
As Reported
   
Adjustment
   
As Adjusted
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
           
Resident fees
 
$
605,867
   
$
(337
)
 
$
605,530
 
Total revenue
   
696,482
     
(337
)
   
696,145
 
Loss before income taxes
   
(11,132
)
   
(337
)
   
(11,469
)
Provision for income taxes
   
(878
)
   
131
     
(747
)
Net loss
   
(12,010
)
   
(206
)
   
(12,216
)
Basic and diluted net loss per share
   
(0.10
)
   
     
(0.10
)
                       

 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
 
As Reported
   
Adjustment
   
As Adjusted
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
           
Resident fees
 
$
1,805,140
   
$
(1,011
)
 
$
1,804,129
 
Total revenue
   
2,070,337
     
(1,011
)
   
2,069,326
 
Loss before income taxes
   
(38,205
)
   
(1,011
)
   
(39,216
)
Provision for income taxes
   
(2,953
)
   
394
     
(2,559
)
Net loss
   
(41,158
)
   
(617
)
   
(41,775
)
Basic and diluted net loss per share
   
(0.34
)
   
     
(0.34
)
                       
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                       
Net loss
 
$
(41,158
)
 
$
(617
)
 
$
(41,775
)
Amortization of entrance fees
   
(19,846
)
   
1,011
     
(18,835
)
Deferred income tax benefit
   
(41
)
   
(394
)
   
(435
)


 
New Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists ("ASU 2013-11"). ASU 2013-11 changes the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. These changes require an entity to present an unrecognized tax benefit as a liability in the financial statements if (i) a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position, or (ii) the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position. Otherwise, an unrecognized tax benefit is required to be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. The guidance in ASU 2013-11 is effective for public companies for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company does not believe that the adoption of ASU 2013-11 will have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements or disclosures.

Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current financial statement presentation, with no effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

3.  Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share ("EPS") is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted EPS includes the components of basic EPS and also gives effect to dilutive common stock equivalents.  For purposes of calculating basic and diluted earnings per share, vested restricted stock awards are considered outstanding.  Under the treasury stock method, diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other instruments that are convertible into common stock were exercised or could result in the issuance of common stock.  Potentially dilutive common stock equivalents include unvested restricted stock, restricted stock units and convertible debt instruments and warrants.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company reported a consolidated net loss. As a result of the net loss, unvested restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards and convertible debt instruments and warrants were anti-dilutive for each period and were not included in the computation of diluted weighted average shares.  The weighted average restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards excluded from the calculations of diluted net loss per share were 3.6 million and 4.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and 4.1 million and 4.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

4.  Acquisitions and Dispositions

Effective May 24, 2013, the Company acquired the underlying real estate interest in an entrance fee CCRC that the Company previously managed for an aggregate purchase price of $15.4 million, which included the assumption of the existing mortgage debt and certain liabilities in addition to cash paid. The Company will continue to manage the CCRC and report the results of operations of such community in the Management Services segment until necessary license approvals are obtained.

Effective May 31, 2013, the Company purchased the underlying real estate in an assisted living community for an aggregate purchase price of $2.4 million. The results of operations of the community are reported in the Assisted Living segment.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company purchased three home health agencies for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $2.6 million. The purchase price of the acquisitions has been ascribed to an indefinite useful life intangible asset and recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheet under other intangible assets, net.


During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company sold two communities for an aggregate selling price of $7.2 million.  The results of operations of the communities were previously reported in the Assisted Living segment.

5.  Stock-Based Compensation

The Company follows ASC 718 in accounting for its share-based payments. This guidance requires measurement of the cost of employee services received in exchange for stock compensation based on the grant-date fair value of the employee stock awards. This cost is recognized as compensation expense ratably over the employee's requisite service period.  Incremental compensation costs arising from subsequent modifications of awards after the grant date must be recognized when incurred.

For all service awards, the Company records compensation expense for the entire award on a straight-line basis (or, if applicable, on the accelerated method) over the requisite service period.  For awards with performance-based vesting conditions, total compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period for each separately vesting tranche of the award as if the award is, in substance, multiple awards once the performance target is deemed probable of achievement.  Performance goals are evaluated quarterly.  If such goals are not ultimately met or it is not probable the goals will be achieved, no compensation expense is recognized and any previously recognized compensation expense is reversed.

The Company's compensation expense recorded in connection with grants of restricted stock for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 reflects an initial estimated cumulative forfeiture rate from 0% to 10% over the requisite service period of the awards. That estimate is revised if subsequent information indicates that the actual number of awards expected to vest is likely to differ from previous estimates.

Current year grants of restricted shares under the Company's Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan were as follows (amounts in thousands except for value per share):

 
Shares Granted
   
Value Per Share
   
Total Value
 
Three months ended March 31, 2013
   
1,036
   
 
$25.32 − $27.36
   
$
27,858
 
Three months ended June 30, 2013
   
156
   
 
$26.85 − $27.50
   
$
4,216
 
Three months ended September 30, 2013
   
50
   
 
$26.84 − $29.20
   
$
1,445
 

6.  Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net

The following is a summary of the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and the year ended December 31, 2012 presented on an operating segment basis (dollars in thousands):
 
 
September 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
   
Accumulated
Impairment
and Other
Charges
   
Net
   
Gross
Carrying
Amount
   
Accumulated
Impairment
and Other
Charges
   
Net
 
Retirement Centers
 
$
7,642
   
$
(521
)
 
$
7,121
   
$
7,642
   
$
(521
)
 
$
7,121
 
Assisted Living
   
102,680
     
(248
)
   
102,432
     
102,680
     
(248
)
   
102,432
 
CCRCs - Rental
   
56,281
     
(56,281
)
   
     
56,281
     
(56,281
)
   
 
CCRCs - Entry Fee
   
158,718
     
(158,718
)
   
     
158,718
     
(158,718
)
   
 
Total
 
$
325,321
   
$
(215,768
)
 
$
109,553
   
$
325,321
   
$
(215,768
)
 
$
109,553
 

Goodwill is tested for impairment annually with a test date of October 1 or sooner if indicators of impairment are present.  No indicators of impairment were present during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Community purchase options are amortized over their estimated lives and are tested for impairment whenever indicators of impairment arise. No indicators of impairment were present during the nine months ended September

 
30, 2013.  The following is a summary of other intangible assets at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (dollars in thousands):
 
 
September 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
   
Accumulated
Amortization
   
Net
   
Gross
Carrying
Amount
   
Accumulated
Amortization
   
Net
 
Community purchase options
 
$
147,610
   
$
(24,037
)
 
$
123,573
   
$
147,610
   
$
(21,263
)
 
$
126,347
 
Health care licenses
   
33,850
     
     
33,850
     
31,082
     
     
31,082
 
Other
   
3,331
     
(800
)
   
2,531
     
2,585
     
(72
)
   
2,513
 
Total
 
$
184,791
   
$
(24,837
)
 
$
159,954
   
$
181,277
   
$
(21,335
)
 
$
159,942
 

Amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $1.2 million and $1.0 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $3.5 million and $2.8 million, respectively.  Health care licenses were determined to be indefinite-lived intangible assets and are not subject to amortization.

7.  Property, Plant and Equipment and Leasehold Intangibles, Net

Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net, which include assets under capital leases, consist of the following (dollars in thousands):

 
September 30,
2013
   
December 31,
2012
 
Land
 
$
297,992
   
$
296,314
 
Buildings and improvements
   
3,454,304
     
3,391,667
 
Leasehold improvements
   
73,832
     
60,186
 
Furniture and equipment
   
608,728
     
541,585
 
Resident and leasehold operating intangibles
   
441,657
     
441,603
 
Construction in progress
   
75,678
     
75,419
 
Assets under capital and financing leases
   
687,698
     
674,492
 
   
5,639,889
     
5,481,266
 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
   
(1,794,148
)
   
(1,601,289
)
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net
 
$
3,845,741
   
$
3,879,977
 

Long-lived assets with definite useful lives are depreciated or amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives (or, in certain cases, the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the lease term) and are tested for impairment whenever indicators of impairment arise.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, there were indicators of impairment on certain long-lived assets. The Company compared the estimated fair value of the assets to their carrying values and recorded an impairment charge for the excess of carrying value over fair value. Non-cash charges of $2.7 million related to certain communities within the CCRCs - Rental and Assisted Living segments were recorded in the Company's operating results and reflected as asset impairment in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations. The impairment charges are primarily due to the amount by which the carrying values of the assets exceeded the estimated selling price.

8.  Debt

Long-Term Debt, Capital Leases and Financing Obligations

Long-term debt, capital leases and financing obligations consist of the following (dollars in thousands):


 
September 30,
2013
   
December 31,
2012
 
 
Mortgage notes payable due 2014 through 2023; weighted average interest rate of 4.09% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, net of debt discount of $0.2 million (weighted average interest rate of 4.62% in 2012)
 
$
1,996,204
   
$
1,701,515
 
 
$150,000 Series A notes payable, secured by five communities and by a $3.0 million cash collateral deposit, bearing interest at LIBOR plus 0.88%, payable in monthly installments of principal and interest through maturity in August 2013
   
     
144,384
 
 
Discount mortgage note payable due June 2013, net of debt discount of $1.0 million in 2012 (weighted average interest rate of 2.56% in 2012)
   
     
80,533
 
 
Variable rate tax-exempt bonds credit-enhanced by Fannie Mae; (weighted average interest rate of 1.65% in 2012), due 2032, payable in monthly installments of principal and interest through maturity, secured by the underlying assets of the portfolio
   
     
99,847
 
 
Capital and financing lease obligations payable through 2026; weighted average interest rate of 8.15% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (weighted average interest rate of 8.16% in 2012)
   
299,319
     
319,745
 
 
Convertible notes payable in aggregate principal amount of $316.3 million, less debt discount of $57.4 million and $65.0 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively, interest at 2.75% per annum, due June 2018
   
258,840
     
251,312
 
 
Construction financing due 2017 through 2027; weighted average interest rate of 4.37% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (weighted average interest rate of 8.0% in 2012)
   
438
     
1,280
 
 
Notes payable issued to finance insurance premiums, weighted average interest rate of 2.65% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013  (weighted average interest rate of 2.81% in 2012), due 2014
   
7,480
     
753
 
 
Total debt
   
2,562,281
     
2,599,369
 
 
Less current portion
   
72,172
     
509,543
 
 
Total long-term debt
 
$
2,490,109
   
$
2,089,826
 
 
               
Credit Facilities
 
On March 28, 2013, the Company entered into a second amended and restated credit agreement with General Electric Capital Corporation, as administrative agent and lender, and the other lenders from time to time parties thereto.  The amended credit agreement extended the maturity date of the facility to March 31, 2018 and decreased the interest rate payable on advances and the fee payable on the unused portion of the facility.  The amended credit agreement provided an option to increase the committed amount initially from $230.0 million to $250.0 million, which the Company exercised on June 28, 2013, and provides an additional option to increase the committed amount from $250.0 million to up to $350.0 million, subject to obtaining commitments for the amount of such increase from acceptable lenders.  The amended credit agreement also permits reduction of the committed amount or termination of the facility during the last two years of the five year term without payment of a premium or penalty.  The amended credit agreement was further amended and restated effective September 20, 2013 to, among other things, incorporate a $25.0 million swingline feature to permit same-day borrowing.
 
Amounts drawn under the facility bear interest at 90-day LIBOR plus an applicable margin.   The applicable margin varies with the percentage of the total commitment drawn, with a 3.25% margin at 25% or lower utilization, a 3.75% margin at utilization greater than 25% but less than or equal to 50%, and a 4.25% margin at greater than 50% utilization.  For purposes of determining the interest rate, in no event will LIBOR be less than 0.5% per annum.  The

 
Company is also required to pay a quarterly commitment fee of 0.5% per annum on the unused portion of the facility.
 
The revolving line of credit can be used to finance acquisitions and fund working capital and capital expenditures and for other general corporate purposes.
 
The facility is secured by a first priority mortgage on certain of the Company's communities. The availability under the line will vary from time to time as it is based on borrowing base calculations related to the appraised value and performance of the communities securing the facility.
The amended credit agreement contains typical affirmative and negative covenants, including financial covenants with respect to minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage and minimum consolidated tangible net worth. A violation of any of these covenants could result in a default under the amended credit agreement, which would result in termination of all commitments under the amended credit agreement and all amounts owing under the amended credit agreement and certain other loan agreements becoming immediately due and payable.

As of September 30, 2013, the Company had an available secured line of credit with a $250.0 million commitment and $238.6 million of availability (of which $45.0 million had been drawn as of such date).  The Company also had secured and unsecured letter of credit facilities of up to $92.5 million in the aggregate as of September 30, 2013.  Letters of credit totaling $71.8 million had been issued under these facilities as of that date.

Financings

On April 3, 2013, the Company obtained a $25.0 million first mortgage loan, secured by the underlying community.  The loan bears interest at a variable rate equal to 30-day LIBOR plus a margin of 275 basis points and matures in April 2018.  In connection with the transaction, the Company repaid $29.0 million of existing variable rate debt.

On April 12, 2013, the Company obtained $259.0 million in loans secured by first mortgages on 23 communities.  The loans bear interest at a variable rate equal to 30-day LIBOR plus a margin of 246 basis points.  Concurrent with the closing of the loans, the Company entered into a five-year interest rate cap agreement that caps the interest rate on the loans at 5.03%. The loans mature in May 2023 and require amortization of principal over a 30 year period.  Proceeds of the loans, together with cash on hand, were used to refinance or repay a total of $275.2 million of mortgage debt which was scheduled to mature in May 2013 and July 2013 and variable rate tax-exempt bonds scheduled to mature in 2032.

On April 22, 2013, the Company obtained a $28.0 million first mortgage loan, secured by two communities.  The loan bears interest at a variable rate equal to 30-day LIBOR plus a margin of 275 basis points and matures in April 2018.  In connection with the transaction, the Company repaid $35.1 million of existing variable rate debt.

On May 30, 2013, the Company obtained an $84.1 million first mortgage loan secured by eight of the Company's communities. The loan has a ten-year term and bears interest at a variable rate equal to 30-day LIBOR plus a margin of 289 basis points. Concurrent with the closing of the loan, the Company entered into a five-year interest rate cap agreement that caps the interest rate on the loan at 4.68%. Proceeds of the loan, together with cash on hand, were used to refinance or repay $100.9 million of mortgage debt that was scheduled to mature between 2013 and 2017.

On August 1, 2013, the Company obtained $172.1 million in loans secured by first mortgages on four communities. The loans bear interest at a variable rate equal to 30-day LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 226 to 288 basis points. The loans mature in August 2020 ($75.0 million) and August 2023 ($97.1 million) and require amortization of principal over a 30 year period. Proceeds of the loans were used to refinance a total of $142.0 million of Series A notes payable which were scheduled to mature on August 1, 2013.

As of September 30, 2013, the Company is in compliance with the financial covenants of its outstanding debt and lease agreements.


9.  Litigation

The Company has been and is currently involved in litigation and claims incidental to the conduct of its business which are comparable to other companies in the senior living industry. Certain claims and lawsuits allege large damage amounts and may require significant costs to defend and resolve. Similarly, the senior living industry is continuously subject to scrutiny by governmental regulators, which could result in litigation related to regulatory compliance matters. As a result, the Company maintains general liability and professional liability insurance policies in amounts and with coverage and deductibles the Company believes are adequate, based on the nature and risks of its business, historical experience and industry standards.  The Company's current policies provide for deductibles for each claim.  Accordingly, the Company is, in effect, self-insured for claims that are less than the deductible amounts.

10.  Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

(dollars in thousands):
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
       
Interest paid
 
$
90,167
   
$
95,795
 
Income taxes paid
 
$
2,089
   
$
1,954
 
Write-off of deferred costs
 
$
444
   
$
744
 
               
Supplemental Schedule of Non-cash Operating, Investing and Financing Activities:
               
Acquisition of assets, net of related payables and cash received:
               
Cash and escrow deposits-restricted
 
$
   
$
3,313
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
(1,326
)
   
(2,817
)
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net
   
17,157
     
123,450
 
Other intangible assets, net
   
3,514
     
6,641
 
Other assets, net
   
1,760
     
(7,327
)
Accrued expenses
   
(3,866
)
   
(580
)
Other liabilities
   
     
3,628
 
Long-term debt
   
(9,845
)
   
(15,000
)
Net
 
$
7,394
   
$
111,308
 
Capital leases:
               
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net
 
$
   
$
13,852
 
Long-term debt
   
     
(13,852
)
Net
 
$
   
$
 
               
11.  Facility Operating Leases

The following table provides a summary of facility lease expense and the impact of straight-line adjustment and amortization of deferred gains (dollars in thousands):

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Cash basis payment
 
$
69,507
   
$
70,142
   
$
208,057
   
$
211,195
 
Straight-line expense
   
818
     
2,118
     
2,250
     
5,324
 
Amortization of deferred gain
   
(1,093
)
   
(1,093
)
   
(3,279
)
   
(3,279
)
Facility lease expense
 
$
69,232
   
$
71,167
   
$
207,028
   
$
213,240
 

 
12.  Income Taxes

The difference in the Company's effective tax rates for both the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was due to the impact of the Company's improved financial results under generally accepted accounting principles. The Company's tax expense mainly reflects its cash tax position for states that do not allow for or have suspended the use of net operating losses for the period.

The Company recorded additional interest charges related to its tax contingency reserve as well as an additional reserve for an uncertain tax position for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  Tax returns for years 2009 through 2012 are subject to future examination by tax authorities.  In addition, certain tax returns are open from 2002 through 2008 to the extent of the net operating losses generated during those periods.

13.  Segment Information

The Company currently has six reportable segments:  retirement centers; assisted living; CCRCs – rental; CCRCs – entry fee; ISC; and management services.  Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise that engage in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses; for which separate financial information is available; and whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker to assess the performance of the individual segment and make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment.

Retirement Centers.  The Company's Retirement Centers segment includes owned or leased communities that are primarily designed for middle to upper income senior citizens age 75 and older who desire an upscale residential environment providing the highest quality of service.  The majority of the Company's retirement center communities consist of both independent living and assisted living units in a single community, which allows residents to "age-in-place" by providing them with a continuum of senior independent and assisted living services.

Assisted Living.  The Company's Assisted Living segment includes owned or leased communities that offer housing and 24-hour assistance with activities of daily life to mid-acuity frail and elderly residents.  Assisted living communities include both freestanding, multi-story communities and freestanding single story communities.  The Company also operates memory care communities, which are freestanding assisted living communities specially designed for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

CCRCs - Rental.  The Company's CCRCs - Rental segment includes large owned or leased communities that offer a variety of living arrangements and services to accommodate all levels of physical ability and health.  Most of the Company's CCRCs have independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing available on one campus or within the immediate market, and some also include memory care/Alzheimer's units.

CCRCs - Entry Fee.  The communities in the Company's CCRCs - Entry Fee segment are similar to those in the Company's CCRCs - Rental segment but allow for residents in the independent living apartment units to pay a one-time upfront entrance fee, which is partially refundable in certain circumstances.  The amount of the entrance fee varies depending upon the type and size of the dwelling unit, the type of contract plan selected, whether the contract contains a lifecare benefit for the resident, the amount and timing of refund, and other variables.  In addition to the initial entrance fee, residents under all entrance fee agreements also pay a monthly service fee, which entitles them to the use of certain amenities and services.  Since entrance fees are received upon initial occupancy, the monthly fees are generally less than fees at a comparable rental community.

ISC.  The Company's ISC segment includes the outpatient therapy, home health and hospice services provided to residents of many of the Company's communities, to other senior living communities that the Company does not own or operate and to seniors living outside of the Company's communities.  The ISC segment does not include the therapy services provided in the Company's skilled nursing units, which are included in the Company's CCRCs - Rental and CCRCs - Entry Fee segments.

Management Services.  The Company's management services segment includes communities operated by the Company pursuant to management agreements.  In some of the cases, the controlling financial interest in the community is held by third parties and, in other cases, the community is owned in a joint venture structure in which
 
 
the Company has an ownership interest.  Under the management agreements for these communities, the Company receives management fees as well as reimbursed expenses, which represent the reimbursement of expenses it incurs on behalf of the owners.

The accounting policies of the Company's reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.

The following table sets forth certain segment financial and operating data (dollars in thousands):

 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Revenue(1)
 
   
   
   
 
Retirement Centers
 
$
133,272
   
$
126,401
   
$
392,364
   
$
376,726
 
Assisted Living
   
262,524
     
254,179
     
783,636
     
757,930
 
CCRCs - Rental
   
100,076
     
96,681
     
297,965
     
287,051
 
CCRCs - Entry Fee
   
74,110
     
71,413
     
222,434
     
213,990
 
ISC
   
61,162
     
56,856
     
180,053
     
168,432
 
Management Services(2)
   
97,855
     
90,615
     
281,281
     
265,197
 
 
 
$
728,999
   
$
696,145
   
$
2,157,733
   
$
2,069,326
 
Segment operating income(3)
                               
Retirement Centers
 
$
56,820
   
$
50,722
   
$
164,331
   
$
154,388
 
Assisted Living
   
96,750
     
91,162
     
289,216
     
271,891
 
CCRCs - Rental
   
27,013
     
25,100
     
81,657
     
79,883
 
CCRCs - Entry Fee
   
18,218
     
15,164
     
55,561
     
47,486
 
ISC
   
11,764
     
11,915
     
36,078
     
36,730
 
Management Services
   
7,622
     
7,407
     
22,975
     
22,350
 
 
   
218,187
     
201,470
     
649,818
     
612,728
 
General and administrative (including non-cash stock-based compensation expense)
   
45,824
     
43,158
     
138,470
     
134,202
 
Facility lease expense
   
69,232
     
71,167
     
207,028
     
213,240
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
68,644
     
62,876
     
200,557
     
189,781
 
Asset impairment
   
504
     
     
2,658
     
8,329
 
Loss on acquisition
   
     
     
     
636
 
Gain on facility lease termination
   
     
     
     
(2,780
)
Income from operations
 
$
33,983
   
$
24,269
   
$
101,105
   
$
69,320
 
 
                               

 
As of
 
 
September 30,
2013
   
December 31,
2012
 
Total assets
 
   
 
Retirement Centers
 
$
1,245,316
   
$
1,256,497
 
Assisted Living
   
1,426,868
     
1,438,934
 
CCRCs - Rental
   
524,875
     
534,220
 
CCRCs - Entry Fee
   
951,475
     
951,584
 
ISC
   
95,906
     
90,357
 
Corporate and Management Services
   
399,791
     
394,386
 
Total assets
 
$
4,644,231
   
$
4,665,978
 

(1) All revenue is earned from external third parties in the United States.


(2) Management services segment revenue includes reimbursements for which the Company is the primary obligor of costs incurred on behalf of managed communities.
(3) Segment operating income is defined as segment revenues less segment operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization).

14.      Subsequent Events
Effective October 1, 2013, the Company acquired seven communities for an aggregate purchase price of $80.9 million. The Company financed the transaction with $60.8 million of first mortgage financing (substantially through the assumption of existing debt), with the balance of the purchase price paid from cash on hand. The Company had been managing six of the communities since the acquisition of Horizon Bay in September 2011. The results of operations of the seven communities will be reported in the Assisted Living segment.
 

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

Certain statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other information we provide from time to time may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical statements of fact and those regarding our intent, belief or expectations, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the consummation of the restructuring of the management agreements with Chartwell Retirement Residences ("Chartwell"); statements relating to our operational initiatives and our expectations regarding their effect on our results; our expectations regarding the economy, the senior living industry, occupancy, revenue, cash flow, operating income, expenses, capital expenditures, Program Max opportunities, cost savings, the demand for senior housing, the home resale market, expansion, development and construction activity, acquisition opportunities, asset dispositions, our share repurchase program, capital deployment, returns on invested capital and taxes; our expectations regarding returns to shareholders and our growth prospects; our expectations concerning the future performance of recently acquired communities and the effects of acquisitions (including the Chartwell portfolio acquisition) on our financial results; our ability to secure financing or repay, replace or extend existing debt at or prior to maturity; our ability to remain in compliance with all of our debt and lease agreements (including the financial covenants contained therein); our expectations regarding liquidity and leverage; our expectations regarding financings and refinancings of assets (including the timing thereof) and their effect on our results; our expectations regarding changes in government reimbursement programs and their effect on our results; our plans to generate growth organically through occupancy improvements, increases in annual rental rates and the achievement of operating efficiencies and cost savings; our plans to expand our offering of ancillary services (therapy, home health and hospice); our plans to expand, renovate, redevelop and reposition existing communities; our plans to acquire additional communities, asset portfolios, operating companies and home health agencies; the expected project costs for our expansion, redevelopment and repositioning program; our expected levels of expenditures and reimbursements (and the timing thereof); our expectations regarding our sales, marketing and branding initiatives and their impact on our results; our expectations for the performance of our entrance fee communities; our ability to anticipate, manage and address industry trends and their effect on our business; our expectations regarding the payment of dividends; and our ability to increase revenues, earnings, Adjusted EBITDA, Cash From Facility Operations, and/or Facility Operating Income (as such terms are defined herein). Words such as "anticipate(s)", "expect(s)", "intend(s)", "plan(s)", "target(s)", "project(s)", "predict(s)", "believe(s)", "may", "will", "would", "could", "should", "seek(s)", "estimate(s)" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could lead to actual results differing materially from those projected, forecasted or expected. Although we believe that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects or which could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include, but are not limited to, the risk that we may not be able to satisfy the conditions and successfully complete the Chartwell management agreement restructuring; the risk associated with the current global economic situation and its impact upon capital markets and liquidity; changes in governmental reimbursement programs; our inability to extend (or refinance) debt (including our credit and letter of credit facilities) as it matures; the risk that we may not be able to satisfy the conditions precedent to exercising the extension options associated with certain of our debt agreements; events which adversely affect the ability of seniors to afford our monthly resident fees or entrance fees; the conditions of housing markets in certain geographic areas; our ability to generate sufficient cash flow to cover required interest and long-term operating lease payments; the effect of our indebtedness and long-term operating leases on our liquidity; the risk of loss of property pursuant to our mortgage debt and long-term lease obligations; the possibilities that changes in the capital markets, including changes in interest rates and/or credit spreads, or other factors could make financing more expensive or unavailable to us; our determination from time to time to purchase any shares under the repurchase program; our ability to fund any repurchases; our ability to effectively manage our growth; our ability to maintain consistent quality control; delays in obtaining regulatory approvals; the risk that we may not be able to expand, redevelop and reposition our communities in accordance with our plans; our ability to complete acquisitions and integrate them into our operations; competition for the acquisition of assets; our ability to obtain additional capital on terms acceptable to us; a decrease in the overall demand for senior housing; our vulnerability to economic downturns; acts of nature in certain geographic areas; terminations of our resident agreements and vacancies in the living spaces we lease; early


terminations or non-renewal of management agreements; increased competition for skilled personnel; increased union activity; departure of our key officers; increases in market interest rates; environmental contamination at any of our facilities; failure to comply with existing environmental laws; an adverse determination or resolution of complaints filed against us; the cost and difficulty of complying with increasing and evolving regulation; and other risks detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, press releases and other communications, including those set forth under "Risk Factors" included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and in this Quarterly Report.  Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report. We expressly disclaim any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

Executive Overview

Our primary long-term growth objectives are to grow our revenues, Adjusted EBITDA, Cash From Facility Operations and Facility Operating Income primarily through a combination of: (i) organic growth in our core business, including expense control and the realization of economies of scale; (ii) expansion, redevelopment and repositioning of existing communities; (iii) acquisition and consolidation of asset portfolios and other senior living companies; and (iv) continued expansion of our ancillary services programs (including therapy, home health and hospice services).

The tables below present a summary of our operating results and certain other financial metrics for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and the amount and percentage of increase or decrease of each applicable item (dollars in millions).

 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Increase
(Decrease)
 
 
 
2013
   
2012
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
Total revenues
 
$
729.0
   
$
696.1
   
$
32.9
     
4.7
%
Net loss
 
$
(1.0
)
 
$
(12.2
)
 
$
(11.2
)
   
(92.1
%)
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
114.1
   
$
106.8
   
$
7.3
     
6.8
%
Cash From Facility Operations
 
$
70.6
   
$
61.5
   
$
9.1
     
14.8
%
Facility Operating Income
 
$
203.6
   
$
187.6
   
$
16.0
     
8.5
%

 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
   
Increase
(Decrease)
 
 
2013
   
2012
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
Total revenues
 
$
2,157.7
   
$
2,069.3
   
$
88.4
     
4.3
%
Net loss
 
$
(2.6
)
 
$
(41.8
)
 
$
(39.2
)
   
(93.8
%)
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
338.2
   
$
307.9
   
$
30.3
     
9.8
%
Cash From Facility Operations
 
$
209.6
   
$
177.5
   
$
32.1
     
18.0
%
Facility Operating Income
 
$
605.7
   
$
571.5
   
$
34.2
     
6.0
%

Adjusted EBITDA and Facility Operating Income are non-GAAP financial measures we use in evaluating our operating performance. Cash From Facility Operations is a non-GAAP financial measure we use in evaluating our liquidity. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for an explanation of how we define each of these measures, a detailed description of why we believe such measures are useful and the limitations of each measure, a reconciliation of net income (loss) to each of Adjusted EBITDA and Facility Operating Income and a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to Cash From Facility Operations.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we experienced an increase in our total revenues, primarily due to increases in occupancy and average monthly revenue per unit, including an increase in our ancillary services revenue.  Total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 increased to $2.2 billion, an increase of $88.4 million, or 4.3%, over our total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  Resident fees for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 increased $72.3 million, or 4.0%, from the prior year period. Management


fees increased $0.6 million, or 2.8%, from the prior year period, and reimbursed costs incurred on behalf of managed communities increased $15.5 million, or 6.4%.

The increase in resident fees during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was primarily a result of a 2.7% increase in senior housing average monthly revenue per unit compared to the prior year period, an 80 basis points increase in average occupancy and an increase in revenues from our ancillary services programs.  Our weighted average occupancy rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was 88.6% and 87.8%, respectively.  The increase in our average occupancy rate was a result of improving fundamentals, execution by our field organization and sales and marketing team and the benefit of the capital we have invested and continue to spend on our communities.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we also made progress in controlling our cost growth.  Facility operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $1.2 billion, an increase of $35.9 million, or 3.0%, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  

Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $2.6 million, or $(0.02) per basic and diluted common share, compared to a net loss of $41.8 million, or $(0.34) per basic and diluted common share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, our Adjusted EBITDA, Cash From Facility Operations and Facility Operating Income increased by 9.8%, 18.0% and 6.0%, respectively, when compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

During the first nine months of 2013, we continued to expand our ancillary services offerings.  As of September 30, 2013, we offered therapy services to approximately 53,000 of our units and home health services to approximately 48,000 of our units (approximately 38,000 and 34,000 of these units, respectively, are in our consolidated portfolio).  As of that date we also had ten hospice agencies in operation.  We expect to continue to expand our ancillary services programs to additional units and to open or acquire additional home health agencies.  We also expect to expand our ancillary services programs by opening additional hospice agencies.

Effective October 1, 2013, we acquired seven communities from Chartwell for an aggregate purchase price of $80.9 million. We financed the transaction with $60.8 million of first mortgage financing (substantially through the assumption of existing debt), with the balance of the purchase price paid from cash on hand. We had been managing six of the communities since the acquisition of Horizon Bay in September 2011.
 
Consolidated Results of Operations

Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, statement of operations items and the amount and percentage of increase or decrease of these items. The results of operations for any particular period are not necessarily indicative of results for any future period. The following data should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes, which are included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.



(dollars in thousands, except average monthly revenue per unit)
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
         
 
2013
   
2012
   
Increase
(Decrease)
   
% Increase
(Decrease)
 
Statement of Operations Data:
               
Revenue
               
Resident fees
               
Retirement Centers
 
$
133,272
   
$
126,401
   
$
6,871
     
5.4
%
Assisted Living
   
262,524
     
254,179
     
8,345
     
3.3
%
CCRCs – Rental
   
100,076
     
96,681
     
3,395
     
3.5
%
CCRCs – Entry Fee
   
74,110
     
71,413
     
2,697
     
3.8
%
ISC
   
61,162
     
56,856
     
4,306
     
7.6
%
Total resident fees
   
631,144
     
605,530
     
25,614
     
4.2
%
Management services(1)
   
97,855
     
90,615
     
7,240
     
8.0
%
Total revenue
   
728,999
     
696,145
     
32,854
     
4.7
%
Expense
                               
Facility operating expense
                               
Retirement Centers
   
76,452
     
75,679
     
773
     
1.0
%
Assisted Living
   
165,774
     
163,017
     
2,757
     
1.7
%
CCRCs – Rental
   
73,063
     
71,581
     
1,482
     
2.1
%
CCRCs – Entry Fee
   
55,892
     
56,249
     
(357
)
   
(0.6
%)
ISC
   
49,398
     
44,941
     
4,457
     
9.9
%
Total facility operating expense
   
420,579
     
411,467
     
9,112
     
2.2
%
General and administrative expenses
   
45,824
     
43,158
     
2,666
     
6.2
%
Facility lease expense
   
69,232
     
71,167
     
(1,935
)
   
(2.7
%)
Depreciation and amortization
   
68,644
     
62,876
     
5,768
     
9.2
%
Asset impairment
   
504
     
¾
     
504
     
100.0
%
Costs incurred on behalf of managed communities
   
90,233
     
83,208
     
7,025
     
8.4
%
Total operating expense
   
695,016
     
671,876
     
23,140
     
3.4
%
Income from operations
   
33,983
     
24,269
     
9,714
     
40.0
%
Interest income
   
472
     
676
     
(204
)
   
(30.2
%)
Interest expense
                               
Debt
   
(29,642
)
   
(32,262
)
   
(2,620
)
   
(8.1
%)
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discounts
   
(4,100
)
   
(4,543
)
   
(443
)
   
(9.8
%)
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization
   
(1,377
)
   
140
     
1,517
   
NM
 
Loss on extinguishment of debt
   
(53
)
   
¾
     
53
     
100.0
%
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated ventures
   
431
     
(249
)
   
680
     
273.1
%
Other non-operating income
   
279
     
500
     
(221
)
   
(44.2
%)
Loss before income taxes
   
(7
)
   
(11,469
)
   
(11,462
)
   
(99.9
%)
Provision for income taxes
   
(960
)
   
(747
)
   
213
     
28.5
%
Net loss
 
$
(967
)
 
$
(12,216
)
 
$
(11,249
)
   
(92.1
%)



 
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
         
 
2013
   
2012
   
Increase
(Decrease)
   
% Increase
(Decrease)
 
Selected Operating and Other Data:
               
Total number of communities (period end)
   
651
     
648
     
3
     
0.5
%
Total units operated(2)
                               
Period end
   
66,311
     
66,110
     
201
     
0.3
%
Weighted average
   
66,243
     
66,090
     
153
     
0.2
%
Owned/leased communities units(2)
                               
Period end
   
47,983
     
48,013
     
(30
)
   
(0.1
%)
Weighted average
   
47,952
     
48,009
     
(57
)
   
(0.1
%)
 Owned/leased communities occupancy rate (weighted average)
   
89.0
%
   
88.0
%
   
1.0
%
   
1.1
%
Senior Housing average monthly revenue per unit(3)
 
$
4,397
   
$
4,279
   
$
118
     
2.8
%
 
                               
Selected Segment Operating and Other Data:
                               
Retirement Centers
                               
Number of communities (period end)
   
76
     
76
     
     
 
Total units(2)
                               
Period end
   
14,453
     
14,438
     
15
     
0.1
%
Weighted average
   
14,444
     
14,445
     
(1
)
   
 
Occupancy rate (weighted average)
   
90.2
%
   
89.1
%
   
1.1
%
   
1.2
%
Senior Housing average monthly revenue per unit(3)
 
$
3,408
   
$
3,275
   
$
133
     
4.1
%
Assisted Living
                               
Number of communities (period end)
   
432
     
434
     
(2
)
   
(0.5
%)
Total units(2)
                               
Period end
   
21,519
     
21,655
     
(136
)
   
(0.6
%)
Weighted average
   
21,513
     
21,652
     
(139
)
   
(0.6
%)
Occupancy rate (weighted average)
   
90.0
%
   
89.1
%
   
0.9
%
   
1.0
%
Senior Housing average monthly revenue per unit(3)
 
$
4,518
   
$
4,393
   
$
125
     
2.8
%
CCRCs - Rental
                               
Number of communities (period end)
   
27
     
27
     
     
 
Total units(2)
                               
Period end
   
6,687
     
6,691
     
(4
)
   
(0.1
%)
Weighted average
   
6,687
     
6,691
     
(4
)
   
(0.1
%)
Occupancy rate (weighted average)
   
86.7
%
   
85.8
%
   
0.9
%
   
1.0
%
Senior Housing average monthly revenue per unit(3)
 
$
5,759
   
$
5,619
   
$
140
     
2.5
%
CCRCs - Entry Fee
                               
Number of communities (period end)
   
14
     
14
     
     
 
Total units(2)
                               
Period end
   
5,324
     
5,229
     
95
     
1.8
%
Weighted average
   
5,308
     
5,221
     
87
     
1.7
%
Occupancy rate (weighted average)
   
84.1
%
   
83.4
%
   
0.7
%
   
0.8
%
Senior Housing average monthly revenue per unit(3)
 
$
4,994
   
$
4,975
   
$
19
     
0.4
%
 
                               
       Other Entry Fee Data
                               
Non-refundable entrance fees sales
 
$
9,223
   
$
12,926
   
$
(3,703
)
   
(28.6
%)
Refundable entrance fees sales(4)
   
9,875
     
12,206
     
(2,331
)
   
(19.1
%)
Total entrance fee receipts
   
19,098
     
25,132
     
(6,034
)
   
(24.0
%)
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
         
 
2013
   
2012
   
Increase
(Decrease)
   
% Increase
(Decrease)
 
Refunds
   
(7,728
)
   
(6,024
)
   
1,704
     
28.3
%
Net entrance fees
 
$
11,370
   
$
19,108
   
$
(7,738
)
   
(40.5
%)
Management Services
                               
Number of communities (period end)
   
102
     
97
     
5
     
5.2
%
Total units(2)
                               
Period end
   
18,328
     
18,097
     
231
     
1.3
%
Weighted average
   
18,291
     
18,081
     
210
     
1.2
%
Occupancy rate (weighted average)
   
85.7
%
   
84.3
%
   
1.4
%
   
1.7
%
 
                               
ISC
                               
Outpatient Therapy treatment codes
   
818,758
     
939,241
     
(120,483
)
   
(12.8
%)
Home Health average census
   
4,574
     
3,651
     
923
     
25.3
%
__________
(1) Management services segment revenue includes reimbursements for which we are the primary obligor of costs incurred on behalf of managed communities.
(2) Period end units operated excludes equity homes.  Weighted average units operated represents the average units operated during the period, excluding equity homes.
(3) Senior Housing average monthly revenue per unit represents the average of the total monthly resident fee revenues, excluding amortization of entrance fees and ISC segment revenue, divided by average occupied units.
(4) Refundable entrance fee sales for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 include amounts received from residents participating in the MyChoice program, which allows new and existing residents the option to pay additional refundable entrance fee amounts in return for a reduced monthly service fee.  MyChoice amounts received from residents totaled $3.2 million and $2.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

As of September 30, 2013, our total operations included 651 communities with a capacity to serve 67,069 residents.

Resident Fees

Resident fees increased over the prior year period primarily as a result of an increase in the average monthly revenue per unit compared to the prior year period, including an increase in revenue from our ancillary services programs, and an increase in occupancy.  During the current period, revenues grew 3.8% at the 541 communities we operated during both periods with a 2.5% increase in the average monthly revenue per unit (excluding amortization of entrance fees in both instances).  Occupancy increased 1.1% in these communities period over period.

Retirement Centers revenue increased $6.9 million, or 5.4%, primarily due to increases in average monthly revenue per unit and occupancy at the communities we operated during both periods.

Assisted Living revenue increased $8.3 million, or 3.3%, primarily due to increases in average monthly revenue per unit and occupancy at the communities we operated during both periods.  The increase was partially offset by the impact of the disposition of three communities subsequent to the prior year period.

CCRCs - Rental revenue increased $3.4 million, or 3.5%, primarily due to increases in average monthly revenue per unit and occupancy at the communities we operated during both periods.

CCRCs - Entry Fee revenue increased $2.7 million, or 3.8%, primarily due to an increase in the number of units operated and an increase in occupancy at the communities we operated during both periods.

 
ISC revenue increased $4.3 million, or 7.6%, primarily due to the roll-out of our ancillary services programs to additional units subsequent to the prior year period.  The increase was partially offset by a decrease in therapy service volume and by the impact of reimbursement changes.

Management Services

Management services revenue, including reimbursed costs incurred on behalf of managed communities, increased $7.2 million, or 8.0%, primarily due to additional costs incurred on behalf of managed communities resulting from an increase in the number of managed communities from the prior year period.

Facility Operating Expense

Facility operating expense increased over the prior-year period primarily due to increases in salaries and wages and additional expenses incurred in connection with the expansion of our ancillary services programs. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in insurance expense.

Retirement Centers operating expenses increased $0.8 million, or 1.0%, primarily due to an increase in salaries and wages due to wage rate increases and an increase in food and supplies expense due to an increase in occupancy.  These increases were partially offset by a decrease in insurance expense.

Assisted Living operating expenses increased $2.8 million, or 1.7%, primarily due to an increase in salaries and wages due to wage rate increases and expenses incurred for grounds maintenance services. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in insurance expense and by the impact of the disposition of three communities subsequent to the prior year period.

CCRCs - Rental operating expenses increased $1.5 million, or 2.1%, primarily driven by an increase in salaries and wages due to wage rate increases and increased hours worked period over period, an increase in food and supplies expense due to an increase in occupancy and an increase in bad debt expense period over period. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in insurance expense.

CCRCs - Entry Fee operating expenses decreased $0.4 million, or 0.6%, primarily driven by a decrease in insurance expense.

ISC operating expenses increased $4.5 million, or 9.9%, primarily due to an increase in expenses incurred in connection with the continued expansion of our ancillary services programs, an increase in therapy labor expense and an increase in bad debt expense.

General and Administrative Expense

General and administrative expense increased $2.7 million, or 6.2%, primarily as a result of increased employee benefits, travel, professional fees and repairs and maintenance expenses.  General and administrative expense as a percentage of total revenue, including revenue generated by the communities we manage and excluding non-cash stock-based compensation expense and integration, transaction-related and electronic medical records ("EMR") roll-out costs, was 4.3% for both the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, calculated as follows (dollars in thousands):



 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2013
   
2012
 
               
Resident fee revenues
 
$
631,144
     
78.8
%
 
$
605,530
     
79.2
%
Resident fee revenues under management
   
169,373
     
21.2
%
   
158,600
     
20.8
%
Total
 
$
800,517
     
100.0
%
 
$
764,130
     
100.0
%
General and administrative expenses (excluding non-cash stock-based compensation expense and integration, transaction-related and EMR roll-out costs)
 
$
34,269
     
4.3
%
 
$
32,513
     
4.3
%
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense
   
6,894
     
0.9
%
   
6,021
     
0.8
%
Integration, transaction-related and EMR roll-out costs
   
4,661
     
0.6
%
   
4,624
     
0.6
%
General and administrative expenses (including non-cash stock-based compensation expense and integration, transaction-related and EMR roll-out costs)
 
$
45,824
     
5.7
%
 
$
43,158
     
5.6
%

Facility Lease Expense

Facility lease expense decreased $1.9 million, or 2.7%, primarily as a result of the purchase of 12 previously leased communities in the prior year.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $5.8 million, or 9.2%, primarily as a result of the purchase of 12 previously leased communities in the prior year.

Asset Impairment

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we recognized $0.5 million of impairment charges related to asset impairments for property, plant, and equipment for a community within the Assisted Living segment. We compared the estimated fair value of the assets to the carrying value and recorded an impairment charge for the excess of carrying value over estimated fair value.

Costs Incurred on Behalf of Managed Communities

Costs incurred on behalf of managed communities increased $7.0 million, or 8.4%, primarily due to additional costs resulting from an increase in the number of managed communities from the prior year period.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased $1.5 million, or 4.2%, primarily due to decreased interest expense related to our mortgage debt, which had lower interest rates period over period, and a decrease in amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount. These decreases were partially offset by a change in the fair value of interest rate swaps and caps due to a decrease in interest rates during the current period.

Income Taxes

The difference in our effective tax rates for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was due to the impact of our improved financial results under generally accepted accounting principles.  Tax expense mainly reflects our cash tax position for states that do not allow for or have suspended the use of net operating losses for the period.
 

Additional interest charges related to our tax contingency reserve as well as an additional reserve for an uncertain tax position were recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2013.  Tax returns for years 2009 through 2012 are subject to future examination by tax authorities.  In addition, certain tax returns are open from 2002 through 2008 to the extent of the net operating losses generated during those periods.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, statement of operations items and the amount and percentage of increase or decrease of these items. The results of operations for any particular period are not necessarily indicative of results for any future period. The following data should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes, which are included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

(dollars in thousands, except average monthly revenue per unit)
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
         
 
2013
   
2012
   
Increase
(Decrease)
   
% Increase
(Decrease)
 
Statement of Operations Data:
               
Revenue
 
   
   
     
Resident fees
 
   
   
     
Retirement Centers
 
$
392,364
   
$
376,726
   
$
15,638
     
4.2
%
Assisted Living
   
783,636
     
757,930
     
25,706
     
3.4
%
CCRCs - Rental
   
297,965
     
287,051
     
10,914
     
3.8
%
CCRCs - Entry Fee
   
222,434
     
213,990
     
8,444
     
3.9
%
ISC
   
180,053
     
168,432
     
11,621
     
6.9
%
Total resident fees
   
1,876,452
     
1,804,129
     
72,323
     
4.0
%
Management services(1)
   
281,281
     
265,197
     
16,084
     
6.1
%
   Total revenue
   
2,157,733
     
2,069,326
     
88,407
     
4.3
%
Expense
                               
Facility operating expense
                               
Retirement Centers
   
228,033
     
222,338
     
5,695
     
2.6
%
Assisted Living
   
494,420
     
486,039
     
8,381
     
1.7
%
CCRCs - Rental
   
216,308
     
207,168
     
9,140
     
4.4
%
CCRCs - Entry Fee
   
166,873
     
166,504
     
369
     
0.2
%
ISC
   
143,975
     
131,702
     
12,273
     
9.3
%
Total facility operating expense
   
1,249,609
     
1,213,751
     
35,858
     
3.0
%
General and administrative expense
   
138,470
     
134,202
     
4,268
     
3.2
%
Facility lease expense
   
207,028
     
213,240
     
(6,212
)
   
(2.9
%)
Depreciation and amortization
   
200,557
     
189,781
     
10,776
     
5.7
%
Asset impairment
   
2,658