Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Real estate investments, net of accumulated depreciation of $160,229 and $151,078 as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	$ 1,021,704	$ 915,418
Loans receivable and other investments, net	199,603	185,293
Cash and cash equivalents	4,286	4,308
Restricted cash	6,364	5,352
Deferred tax assets	24,212	24,212
Prepaid expenses, deferred financing costs and other assets	75,187	63,252
Total assets	1,331,356	1,197,835
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Mortgage notes payable	130,106	141,328
Secured revolving credit facility	162,000	135,500
Senior unsecured notes payable	550,000	414,402
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	26,315	22,229
Tax liability	24,212	24,212
Total liabilities	892,633	737,671
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Equity
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, 5,750,000 issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 20123	58	58
Common stock, $.01 par value; 125,000,000 shares authorized, 39,143,251 and 38,788,745 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	391	388
Additional paid-in capital	537,288	534,639
Cumulative distributions in excess of net income	(98,996)	(74,921)
Total Sabra Health Care REIT. Inc. stockholders’ equity	438,741	460,164
Noncontrolling interests	(18)	0
Total equity	438,723	460,164
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 1,331,356	$ 1,197,835