Related-Party Transactions And Arrangements (Schedule of Accounts Payable Due to Affiliates) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts payable due to affiliates	$ 2,773	$ 2,635
Carter/Validus Advisors, LLC And/Or Its Affiliates [Member] | Asset Management Fees [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts payable due to affiliates	1,608	1,604
Carter/Validus Advisors, LLC And/Or Its Affiliates [Member] | General, Administrative and Other Costs [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts payable due to affiliates	199	174
Carter Validus Real Estate Management Services, LLC [Member] | Property Management Fees [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts payable due to affiliates	908	791
Carter Validus Real Estate Management Services, LLC [Member] | Construction Management Fees [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts payable due to affiliates	$ 58	$ 66