Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Real estate investments, net of accumulated depreciation of $179,301 and $151,078 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	$ 1,568,268	$ 915,418
Loans receivable and other investments, net	250,674	185,293
Cash and cash equivalents	25,479	4,308
Restricted cash	6,537	5,352
Deferred tax assets	24,212	24,212
Prepaid expenses, deferred financing costs and other assets	142,196	63,252
Total assets	2,017,366	1,197,835
Liabilities
Mortgage notes	124,714	141,328
Secured revolving credit facility	614,000	135,500
Senior unsecured notes	550,000	414,402
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	40,719	22,229
Tax liability	24,212	24,212
Total liabilities	1,353,645	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 September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013	58	58
Common stock, $.01 par value; 125,000,000 shares authorized, 47,627,984 and 38,788,745 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	476	388
Additional paid-in capital	771,844	534,639
Cumulative distributions in excess of net income	(108,628)	(74,921)
Total Sabra Health Care REIT. Inc. stockholders’ equity	663,750	460,164
Noncontrolling interests	(29)	0
Total equity	663,721	460,164
Total liabilities and equity	$ 2,017,366	$ 1,197,835