Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Real estate investments, net of accumulated depreciation of $169,763 and $151,078 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	$ 1,036,312	$ 915,418
Loans receivable and other investments, net	225,787	185,293
Cash and cash equivalents	15,085	4,308
Restricted cash	6,125	5,352
Deferred tax assets	24,212	24,212
Prepaid expenses, deferred financing costs and other assets	68,990	63,252
Total assets	1,376,511	1,197,835
Liabilities
Mortgage notes	125,400	141,328
Secured revolving credit facility	0	135,500
Senior unsecured notes	550,000	414,402
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	21,084	22,229
Tax liability	24,212	24,212
Total liabilities	720,696	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 June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013	58	58
Common stock, $.01 par value; 125,000,000 shares authorized, 47,263,151 and 38,788,745 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	473	388
Additional paid-in capital	760,258	534,639
Cumulative distributions in excess of net income	(104,951)	(74,921)
Total Sabra Health Care REIT. Inc. stockholders’ equity	655,838	460,164
Noncontrolling interests	(23)	0
Total equity	655,815	460,164
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,376,511	$ 1,197,835