PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, basic (in shares)	38,968,403	37,286,121
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, diluted (in shares)	38,968,403	37,739,964
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue	$ 42,322	$ 34,733
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Depreciation and Amortization	9,702	9,104
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)	$ (8,467)	$ 10,829
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ (0.22)	$ 0.29
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ (0.22)	$ 0.29
Skilled Nursing Post-Acute Facilities [Member] | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of acquired properties	6
Senior Housing Facilities [Member] | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of acquired properties	2