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SCHEDULE III (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances $ 124,022,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances    
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 193,793,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand    
Buildings and Improvements 1,664,862,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements [1]    
Total 1,858,655,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost    
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,384,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts    
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 193,793,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand    
Building and Improvements 1,638,006,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements [1],[2]    
Total 1,831,799,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 1,066,496,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 956,614,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (185,994,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation (151,078,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation (129,479,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
Initial cost of real estate for federal tax purposes 1,900,000,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostTaxBasis    
Real estate:      
Balance at the beginning of the period 1,066,496,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 956,614,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 760,708,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
Acquisitions 792,510,000us-gaap_RealEstateOtherAcquisitions 120,229,000us-gaap_RealEstateOtherAcquisitions 202,458,000us-gaap_RealEstateOtherAcquisitions
Improvements 1,471,000us-gaap_RealEstateImprovements 764,000us-gaap_RealEstateImprovements 1,046,000us-gaap_RealEstateImprovements
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Cost of Real Estate Sold (23,265,000)us-gaap_RealEstateCostOfRealEstateSold 0us-gaap_RealEstateCostOfRealEstateSold 0us-gaap_RealEstateCostOfRealEstateSold
Purchase price allocation adjustment 0sbra_RealEstatePurchasePriceAllocationAdjustment 0sbra_RealEstatePurchasePriceAllocationAdjustment (104,000)sbra_RealEstatePurchasePriceAllocationAdjustment
Write-offs of fully depreciated assets (5,413,000)us-gaap_RealEstateOtherDeductions (11,111,000)us-gaap_RealEstateOtherDeductions (7,494,000)us-gaap_RealEstateOtherDeductions
Balance at the end of the period 1,831,799,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 1,066,496,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 956,614,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the beginning of the period (151,078,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation (129,479,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation (107,331,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
Depreciation expense (42,021,000)us-gaap_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationDepreciationExpense [3] (32,710,000)us-gaap_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationDepreciationExpense [3] (29,642,000)us-gaap_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationDepreciationExpense [3]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation, Real Estate Sold 1,692,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationRealEstateSold 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationRealEstateSold 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationRealEstateSold
Write-off of fully depreciated assets 5,413,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationOtherDeductions 11,111,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationOtherDeductions 7,494,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciationOtherDeductions
Balance at the end of the period (185,994,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation (151,078,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation (129,479,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
Mortgage Indebtedness      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Mortgage loan 124,022,000us-gaap_DebtLongtermAndShorttermCombinedAmount
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_MortgagesMember
141,328,000us-gaap_DebtLongtermAndShorttermCombinedAmount
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_MortgagesMember
 
Mortgage Indebtedness | Property Group 1      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Mortgage loan 12,900,000us-gaap_DebtLongtermAndShorttermCombinedAmount
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= us-gaap_MortgagesMember
/ sbra_MortgageLoanCollateralPropertyGroupAxis
= sbra_MortgageLoanCollateralPropertyGroup1Member
   
Skilled Nursing Transitional Care Facilities      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 93,338,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SkilledNursingTransitionalCareFacilitiesMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 110,094,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SkilledNursingTransitionalCareFacilitiesMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 766,771,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SkilledNursingTransitionalCareFacilitiesMember
[1]    
Total 876,865,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SkilledNursingTransitionalCareFacilitiesMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,179,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SkilledNursingTransitionalCareFacilitiesMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 110,094,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SkilledNursingTransitionalCareFacilitiesMember
   
Building and Improvements 741,158,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SkilledNursingTransitionalCareFacilitiesMember
[1],[2]    
Total 851,252,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SkilledNursingTransitionalCareFacilitiesMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (151,978,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SkilledNursingTransitionalCareFacilitiesMember
   
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 851,252,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SkilledNursingTransitionalCareFacilitiesMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (151,978,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SkilledNursingTransitionalCareFacilitiesMember
   
New Martinsville      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewMartinsvilleMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 475,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewMartinsvilleMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 10,543,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewMartinsvilleMember
[1]    
Total 11,018,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewMartinsvilleMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewMartinsvilleMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 475,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewMartinsvilleMember
   
Building and Improvements 10,423,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewMartinsvilleMember
[1],[2]    
Total 10,898,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewMartinsvilleMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (3,557,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewMartinsvilleMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 39 years [2]    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 10,898,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewMartinsvilleMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (3,557,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewMartinsvilleMember
   
Glenville      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenvilleMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 484,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenvilleMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 2,839,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenvilleMember
[1]    
Total 3,323,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenvilleMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenvilleMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 484,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenvilleMember
   
Building and Improvements 2,773,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenvilleMember
[1],[2]    
Total 3,257,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenvilleMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (624,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenvilleMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 3,257,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenvilleMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (624,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenvilleMember
   
Renaissance Terrace      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RenaissanceTerraceMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 76,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RenaissanceTerraceMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 4,459,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RenaissanceTerraceMember
[1]    
Total 4,535,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RenaissanceTerraceMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RenaissanceTerraceMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 76,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RenaissanceTerraceMember
   
Building and Improvements 4,047,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RenaissanceTerraceMember
[1],[2]    
Total 4,123,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RenaissanceTerraceMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,669,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RenaissanceTerraceMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 38 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 4,123,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RenaissanceTerraceMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,669,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RenaissanceTerraceMember
   
Greenwood      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenwoodMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,066,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenwoodMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 10,178,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenwoodMember
[1]    
Total 12,244,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenwoodMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenwoodMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 2,066,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenwoodMember
   
Building and Improvements 9,840,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenwoodMember
[1],[2]    
Total 11,906,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenwoodMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (3,347,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenwoodMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 24 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 11,906,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenwoodMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (3,347,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenwoodMember
   
Pawtuxet Village      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PawtuxetVillageMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,275,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PawtuxetVillageMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 6,602,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PawtuxetVillageMember
[1]    
Total 7,877,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PawtuxetVillageMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PawtuxetVillageMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,275,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PawtuxetVillageMember
   
Building and Improvements 6,166,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PawtuxetVillageMember
[1],[2]    
Total 7,441,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PawtuxetVillageMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (2,154,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PawtuxetVillageMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 24 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 7,441,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PawtuxetVillageMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (2,154,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PawtuxetVillageMember
   
Forest Hills, SNF      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestHillsSkilledNursingFacilityMember
[4]    
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,653,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestHillsSkilledNursingFacilityMember
[4]    
Buildings and Improvements 11,259,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestHillsSkilledNursingFacilityMember
[1],[4]    
Total 12,912,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestHillsSkilledNursingFacilityMember
[4]    
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestHillsSkilledNursingFacilityMember
[4]    
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,653,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestHillsSkilledNursingFacilityMember
[4]    
Building and Improvements 11,010,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestHillsSkilledNursingFacilityMember
[1],[2],[4]    
Total 12,663,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestHillsSkilledNursingFacilityMember
[4]    
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (3,290,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestHillsSkilledNursingFacilityMember
[4]    
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 12,663,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestHillsSkilledNursingFacilityMember
[4]    
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (3,290,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestHillsSkilledNursingFacilityMember
[4]    
Seminole Estates      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SeminoleEstatesMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 655,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SeminoleEstatesMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 3,527,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SeminoleEstatesMember
[1]    
Total 4,182,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SeminoleEstatesMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SeminoleEstatesMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 655,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SeminoleEstatesMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,278,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SeminoleEstatesMember
[1],[2]    
Total 3,933,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SeminoleEstatesMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (676,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SeminoleEstatesMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 32 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 3,933,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SeminoleEstatesMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (676,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SeminoleEstatesMember
   
Bryan Care      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BryanCareMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,278,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BryanCareMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 6,477,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BryanCareMember
[1]    
Total 7,755,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BryanCareMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BryanCareMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,278,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BryanCareMember
   
Building and Improvements 6,112,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BryanCareMember
[1],[2]    
Total 7,390,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BryanCareMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,689,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BryanCareMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 30 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 7,390,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BryanCareMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,689,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BryanCareMember
   
Sylvania      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SylvaniaMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 942,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SylvaniaMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 5,627,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SylvaniaMember
[1]    
Total 6,569,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SylvaniaMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SylvaniaMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 942,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SylvaniaMember
   
Building and Improvements 5,226,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SylvaniaMember
[1],[2]    
Total 6,168,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SylvaniaMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,856,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SylvaniaMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 24 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 6,168,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SylvaniaMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,856,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SylvaniaMember
   
Point Place      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PointPlaceMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,089,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PointPlaceMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 5,364,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PointPlaceMember
[1]    
Total 6,453,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PointPlaceMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PointPlaceMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,089,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PointPlaceMember
   
Building and Improvements 5,127,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PointPlaceMember
[1],[2]    
Total 6,216,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PointPlaceMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,170,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PointPlaceMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 36 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 6,216,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PointPlaceMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,170,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PointPlaceMember
   
Perrysburg      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PerrysburgMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 987,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PerrysburgMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 5,358,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PerrysburgMember
[1]    
Total 6,345,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PerrysburgMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PerrysburgMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 987,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PerrysburgMember
   
Building and Improvements 5,007,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PerrysburgMember
[1],[2]    
Total 5,994,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PerrysburgMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,360,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PerrysburgMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 32 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 5,994,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PerrysburgMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,360,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PerrysburgMember
   
Forest View      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestViewMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 819,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestViewMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 4,214,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestViewMember
[1]    
Total 5,033,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestViewMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestViewMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 819,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestViewMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,956,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestViewMember
[1],[2]    
Total 4,775,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestViewMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,336,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestViewMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 24 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 4,775,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestViewMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,336,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestViewMember
   
New Lebanon      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewLebanonMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 784,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewLebanonMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 4,243,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewLebanonMember
[1]    
Total 5,027,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewLebanonMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewLebanonMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 784,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewLebanonMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,825,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewLebanonMember
[1],[2]    
Total 4,609,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewLebanonMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,145,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewLebanonMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 28 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 4,609,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewLebanonMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,145,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewLebanonMember
   
New Lexington      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewLexingtonMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 63,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewLexingtonMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 3,487,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewLexingtonMember
[1]    
Total 3,550,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewLexingtonMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewLexingtonMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 63,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewLexingtonMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,287,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewLexingtonMember
[1],[2]    
Total 3,350,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewLexingtonMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,922,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewLexingtonMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 20 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 3,350,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewLexingtonMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,922,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewLexingtonMember
   
Twin Rivers      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TwinRiversMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 280,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TwinRiversMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 3,004,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TwinRiversMember
[1]    
Total 3,284,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TwinRiversMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TwinRiversMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 280,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TwinRiversMember
   
Building and Improvements 2,780,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TwinRiversMember
[1],[2]    
Total 3,060,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TwinRiversMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (803,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TwinRiversMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 30 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 3,060,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TwinRiversMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (803,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TwinRiversMember
   
San Juan      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 10,077,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SanJuanMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 799,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SanJuanMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 4,163,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SanJuanMember
[1]    
Total 4,962,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SanJuanMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SanJuanMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 799,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SanJuanMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,999,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SanJuanMember
[1],[2]    
Total 4,798,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SanJuanMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,278,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SanJuanMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 24 years [4]    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 4,798,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SanJuanMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,278,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SanJuanMember
   
Mckinley Care      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 5,777,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MckinleyCareMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 409,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MckinleyCareMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 1,865,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MckinleyCareMember
[1]    
Total 2,274,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MckinleyCareMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MckinleyCareMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 409,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MckinleyCareMember
   
Building and Improvements 1,796,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MckinleyCareMember
[1],[2]    
Total 2,205,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MckinleyCareMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (547,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MckinleyCareMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 24 years [4]    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 2,205,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MckinleyCareMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (547,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MckinleyCareMember
   
Bedford Hills      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 6,650,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BedfordHillsMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,911,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BedfordHillsMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 12,245,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BedfordHillsMember
[1]    
Total 14,156,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BedfordHillsMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BedfordHillsMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,911,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BedfordHillsMember
   
Building and Improvements 11,513,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BedfordHillsMember
[1],[2]    
Total 13,424,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BedfordHillsMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (2,947,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BedfordHillsMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 36 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 13,424,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BedfordHillsMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (2,947,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BedfordHillsMember
   
Exeter on Hampton      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ExeterOnHamptonMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,365,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ExeterOnHamptonMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 2,350,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ExeterOnHamptonMember
[1]    
Total 4,715,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ExeterOnHamptonMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ExeterOnHamptonMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 2,365,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ExeterOnHamptonMember
   
Building and Improvements 2,136,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ExeterOnHamptonMember
[1],[2]    
Total 4,501,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ExeterOnHamptonMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,443,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ExeterOnHamptonMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 4,501,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ExeterOnHamptonMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,443,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ExeterOnHamptonMember
   
Pheasant Wood      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PheasantWoodMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 625,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PheasantWoodMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 3,986,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PheasantWoodMember
[1]    
Total 4,611,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PheasantWoodMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PheasantWoodMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 625,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PheasantWoodMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,511,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PheasantWoodMember
[1],[2]    
Total 4,136,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PheasantWoodMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,163,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PheasantWoodMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 28 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 4,136,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PheasantWoodMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,163,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PheasantWoodMember
   
Westwood      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestwoodMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 699,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestwoodMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 3,823,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestwoodMember
[1]    
Total 4,522,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestwoodMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestwoodMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 699,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestwoodMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,404,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestwoodMember
[1],[2]    
Total 4,103,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestwoodMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,305,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestwoodMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 24 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 4,103,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestwoodMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,305,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestwoodMember
   
Colonial Hill      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialHillMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 412,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialHillMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 3,960,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialHillMember
[1]    
Total 4,372,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialHillMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialHillMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 412,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialHillMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,709,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialHillMember
[1],[2]    
Total 4,121,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialHillMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,291,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialHillMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 44 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 4,121,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialHillMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,291,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialHillMember
   
Crestwood Care      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CrestwoodCareMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 557,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CrestwoodCareMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 3,441,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CrestwoodCareMember
[1]    
Total 3,998,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CrestwoodCareMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CrestwoodCareMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 557,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CrestwoodCareMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,081,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CrestwoodCareMember
[1],[2]    
Total 3,638,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CrestwoodCareMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,074,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CrestwoodCareMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 28 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 3,638,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CrestwoodCareMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,074,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CrestwoodCareMember
   
Applewood      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ApplewoodMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 348,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ApplewoodMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 3,075,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ApplewoodMember
[1]    
Total 3,423,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ApplewoodMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ApplewoodMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 348,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ApplewoodMember
   
Building and Improvements 2,703,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ApplewoodMember
[1],[2]    
Total 3,051,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ApplewoodMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (780,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ApplewoodMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 32 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 3,051,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ApplewoodMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (780,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ApplewoodMember
   
Elms Care      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ElmsCareMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 312,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ElmsCareMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 1,679,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ElmsCareMember
[1]    
Total 1,991,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ElmsCareMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ElmsCareMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 312,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ElmsCareMember
   
Building and Improvements 1,525,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ElmsCareMember
[1],[2]    
Total 1,837,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ElmsCareMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (675,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ElmsCareMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 20 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 1,837,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ElmsCareMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (675,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ElmsCareMember
   
Woodland Hill      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WoodlandHillMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,706,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WoodlandHillMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 8,053,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WoodlandHillMember
[1]    
Total 9,759,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WoodlandHillMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WoodlandHillMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,706,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WoodlandHillMember
   
Building and Improvements 7,833,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WoodlandHillMember
[1],[2]    
Total 9,539,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WoodlandHillMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (2,008,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WoodlandHillMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 32 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 9,539,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WoodlandHillMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (2,008,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WoodlandHillMember
   
Missouri River      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 11,484,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MissouriRiverMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,023,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MissouriRiverMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 16,967,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MissouriRiverMember
[1]    
Total 18,990,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MissouriRiverMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MissouriRiverMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 2,023,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MissouriRiverMember
   
Building and Improvements 16,748,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MissouriRiverMember
[1],[2]    
Total 18,771,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MissouriRiverMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (5,572,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MissouriRiverMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 30 years [4]    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 18,771,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MissouriRiverMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (5,572,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MissouriRiverMember
   
Butte Care      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ButteCareMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,092,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ButteCareMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 12,654,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ButteCareMember
[1]    
Total 13,746,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ButteCareMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ButteCareMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,092,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ButteCareMember
   
Building and Improvements 12,521,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ButteCareMember
[1],[2]    
Total 13,613,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ButteCareMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (3,515,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ButteCareMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 35 years [4]    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 13,613,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ButteCareMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (3,515,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ButteCareMember
   
Whitefish Care      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WhitefishCareMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 651,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WhitefishCareMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 6,339,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WhitefishCareMember
[1]    
Total 6,990,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WhitefishCareMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WhitefishCareMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 651,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WhitefishCareMember
   
Building and Improvements 6,237,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WhitefishCareMember
[1],[2]    
Total 6,888,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WhitefishCareMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,831,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WhitefishCareMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 35 years [4]    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 6,888,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WhitefishCareMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,831,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WhitefishCareMember
   
Deer Lodge      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 4,378,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DeerLodgeMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 190,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DeerLodgeMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 3,032,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DeerLodgeMember
[1]    
Total 3,222,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DeerLodgeMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DeerLodgeMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 190,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DeerLodgeMember
   
Building and Improvements 2,984,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DeerLodgeMember
[1],[2]    
Total 3,174,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DeerLodgeMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,056,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DeerLodgeMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 30 years [4]    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 3,174,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DeerLodgeMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,056,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DeerLodgeMember
   
Twin Oaks      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TwinOaksMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 885,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TwinOaksMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 5,100,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TwinOaksMember
[1]    
Total 5,985,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TwinOaksMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TwinOaksMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 885,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TwinOaksMember
   
Building and Improvements 4,447,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TwinOaksMember
[1],[2]    
Total 5,332,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TwinOaksMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,429,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TwinOaksMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 24 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 5,332,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TwinOaksMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,429,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TwinOaksMember
   
Maplewood      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MaplewoodMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 771,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MaplewoodMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 4,550,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MaplewoodMember
[1]    
Total 5,321,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MaplewoodMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MaplewoodMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 771,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MaplewoodMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,737,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MaplewoodMember
[1],[2]    
Total 4,508,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MaplewoodMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,179,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MaplewoodMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 24 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 4,508,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MaplewoodMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,179,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MaplewoodMember
   
Saugus      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaugusMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 285,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaugusMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 1,643,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaugusMember
[1]    
Total 1,928,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaugusMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaugusMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 285,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaugusMember
   
Building and Improvements 1,044,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaugusMember
[1],[2]    
Total 1,329,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaugusMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (385,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaugusMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 24 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 1,329,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaugusMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (385,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaugusMember
   
Kensington Manor      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_KensingtonManorMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,864,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_KensingtonManorMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 7,523,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_KensingtonManorMember
[1]    
Total 9,387,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_KensingtonManorMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_KensingtonManorMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,864,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_KensingtonManorMember
   
Building and Improvements 7,103,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_KensingtonManorMember
[1],[2]    
Total 8,967,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_KensingtonManorMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,794,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_KensingtonManorMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 37 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 8,967,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_KensingtonManorMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,794,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_KensingtonManorMember
   
Regency Care      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RegencyCareMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,169,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RegencyCareMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 5,989,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RegencyCareMember
[1]    
Total 7,158,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RegencyCareMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,577,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RegencyCareMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,169,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RegencyCareMember
   
Building and Improvements 7,090,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RegencyCareMember
[1],[2]    
Total 8,259,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RegencyCareMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,889,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RegencyCareMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 25 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 8,259,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RegencyCareMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,889,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RegencyCareMember
   
Paducah Care      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PaducahCareMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,636,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PaducahCareMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 4,133,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PaducahCareMember
[1]    
Total 5,769,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PaducahCareMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PaducahCareMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,636,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PaducahCareMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,808,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PaducahCareMember
[1],[2]    
Total 5,444,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PaducahCareMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,199,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PaducahCareMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 28 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 5,444,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PaducahCareMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,199,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PaducahCareMember
   
Countryside Care      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CountrysideCareMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 239,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CountrysideCareMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 4,790,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CountrysideCareMember
[1]    
Total 5,029,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CountrysideCareMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CountrysideCareMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 239,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CountrysideCareMember
   
Building and Improvements 4,471,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CountrysideCareMember
[1],[2]    
Total 4,710,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CountrysideCareMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,073,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CountrysideCareMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 35 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 4,710,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CountrysideCareMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,073,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CountrysideCareMember
   
Bradford Square      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BradfordSquareMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 774,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BradfordSquareMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 3,848,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BradfordSquareMember
[1]    
Total 4,622,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BradfordSquareMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BradfordSquareMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 774,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BradfordSquareMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,471,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BradfordSquareMember
[1],[2]    
Total 4,245,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BradfordSquareMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,143,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BradfordSquareMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 25 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 4,245,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BradfordSquareMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,143,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BradfordSquareMember
   
Hillside Villa      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HillsideVillaMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 277,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HillsideVillaMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 4,272,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HillsideVillaMember
[1]    
Total 4,549,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HillsideVillaMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HillsideVillaMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 277,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HillsideVillaMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,822,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HillsideVillaMember
[1],[2]    
Total 4,099,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HillsideVillaMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,291,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HillsideVillaMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 25 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 4,099,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HillsideVillaMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,291,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HillsideVillaMember
   
Klondike Care      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_KlondikeCareMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 764,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_KlondikeCareMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 3,576,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_KlondikeCareMember
[1]    
Total 4,340,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_KlondikeCareMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_KlondikeCareMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 764,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_KlondikeCareMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,250,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_KlondikeCareMember
[1],[2]    
Total 4,014,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_KlondikeCareMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (979,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_KlondikeCareMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 28 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 4,014,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_KlondikeCareMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (979,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_KlondikeCareMember
   
Colonial Manor      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialManorMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 792,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialManorMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 3,050,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialManorMember
[1]    
Total 3,842,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialManorMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialManorMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 792,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialManorMember
   
Building and Improvements 2,767,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialManorMember
[1],[2]    
Total 3,559,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialManorMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (894,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialManorMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 25 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 3,559,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialManorMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (894,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialManorMember
   
Hopkins Care      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HopkinsCareMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 592,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HopkinsCareMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 2,277,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HopkinsCareMember
[1]    
Total 2,869,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HopkinsCareMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HopkinsCareMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 592,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HopkinsCareMember
   
Building and Improvements 2,024,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HopkinsCareMember
[1],[2]    
Total 2,616,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HopkinsCareMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (661,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HopkinsCareMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 25 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 2,616,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HopkinsCareMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (661,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HopkinsCareMember
   
Bridge Point      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BridgePointMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BridgePointMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 2,278,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BridgePointMember
[1]    
Total 2,278,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BridgePointMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BridgePointMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BridgePointMember
   
Building and Improvements 1,752,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BridgePointMember
[1],[2]    
Total 1,752,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BridgePointMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (854,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BridgePointMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 20 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 1,752,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BridgePointMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (854,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BridgePointMember
   
Magnolia Village      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MagnoliaVillageMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 14,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MagnoliaVillageMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 629,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MagnoliaVillageMember
[1]    
Total 643,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MagnoliaVillageMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MagnoliaVillageMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 14,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MagnoliaVillageMember
   
Building and Improvements 340,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MagnoliaVillageMember
[1],[2]    
Total 354,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MagnoliaVillageMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (205,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MagnoliaVillageMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 29 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 354,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MagnoliaVillageMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (205,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MagnoliaVillageMember
   
Decatur Township      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DecaturTownshipMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 673,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DecaturTownshipMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 3,730,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DecaturTownshipMember
[1]    
Total 4,403,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DecaturTownshipMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DecaturTownshipMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 673,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DecaturTownshipMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,488,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DecaturTownshipMember
[1],[2]    
Total 4,161,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DecaturTownshipMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (974,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DecaturTownshipMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 32 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 4,161,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DecaturTownshipMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (974,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DecaturTownshipMember
   
Gooding/Bennett Hills      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GoodingBennettHillsMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GoodingBennettHillsMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 1,731,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GoodingBennettHillsMember
[1]    
Total 1,731,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GoodingBennettHillsMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GoodingBennettHillsMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GoodingBennettHillsMember
   
Building and Improvements 1,729,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GoodingBennettHillsMember
[1],[2]    
Total 1,729,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GoodingBennettHillsMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (794,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GoodingBennettHillsMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 1,729,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GoodingBennettHillsMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (794,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GoodingBennettHillsMember
   
Fountain City      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_FountainCityMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 253,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_FountainCityMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 2,797,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_FountainCityMember
[1]    
Total 3,050,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_FountainCityMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_FountainCityMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 253,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_FountainCityMember
   
Building and Improvements 2,393,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_FountainCityMember
[1],[2]    
Total 2,646,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_FountainCityMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,452,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_FountainCityMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years [2]    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 2,646,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_FountainCityMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,452,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_FountainCityMember
   
Etowah Landing      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_EtowahLandingMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 43,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_EtowahLandingMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 842,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_EtowahLandingMember
[1]    
Total 885,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_EtowahLandingMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_EtowahLandingMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 43,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_EtowahLandingMember
   
Building and Improvements 709,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_EtowahLandingMember
[1],[2]    
Total 752,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_EtowahLandingMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (416,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_EtowahLandingMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 752,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_EtowahLandingMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (416,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_EtowahLandingMember
   
Oakhurst      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OakhurstMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,474,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OakhurstMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 8,212,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OakhurstMember
[1]    
Total 9,686,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OakhurstMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OakhurstMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,474,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OakhurstMember
   
Building and Improvements 7,595,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OakhurstMember
[1],[2]    
Total 9,069,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OakhurstMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (2,083,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OakhurstMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 32 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 9,069,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OakhurstMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (2,083,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OakhurstMember
   
Orchard Ridge      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OrchardRidgeMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 536,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OrchardRidgeMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 5,685,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OrchardRidgeMember
[1]    
Total 6,221,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OrchardRidgeMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OrchardRidgeMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 536,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OrchardRidgeMember
   
Building and Improvements 5,295,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OrchardRidgeMember
[1],[2]    
Total 5,831,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OrchardRidgeMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,445,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OrchardRidgeMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 32 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 5,831,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OrchardRidgeMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,445,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OrchardRidgeMember
   
Bay Tree      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BayTreeMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 786,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BayTreeMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 4,870,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BayTreeMember
[1]    
Total 5,656,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BayTreeMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BayTreeMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 786,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BayTreeMember
   
Building and Improvements 4,363,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BayTreeMember
[1],[2]    
Total 5,149,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BayTreeMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,326,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BayTreeMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 32 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 5,149,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BayTreeMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,326,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BayTreeMember
   
West Bay      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestBayMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 775,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestBayMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 4,660,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestBayMember
[1]    
Total 5,435,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestBayMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestBayMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 775,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestBayMember
   
Building and Improvements 4,147,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestBayMember
[1],[2]    
Total 4,922,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestBayMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,189,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestBayMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 32 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 4,922,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestBayMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,189,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestBayMember
   
Sunset Point      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SunsetPointMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 706,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SunsetPointMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 4,370,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SunsetPointMember
[1]    
Total 5,076,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SunsetPointMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SunsetPointMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 706,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SunsetPointMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,965,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SunsetPointMember
[1],[2]    
Total 4,671,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SunsetPointMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,221,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SunsetPointMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 32 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 4,671,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SunsetPointMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,221,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SunsetPointMember
   
Arden House      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 20,032,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ArdenHouseMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,250,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ArdenHouseMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 23,816,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ArdenHouseMember
[1]    
Total 26,066,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ArdenHouseMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ArdenHouseMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 2,250,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ArdenHouseMember
   
Building and Improvements 22,868,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ArdenHouseMember
[1],[2]    
Total 25,118,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ArdenHouseMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (6,297,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ArdenHouseMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 28 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 25,118,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ArdenHouseMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (6,297,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ArdenHouseMember
   
Pope John Paul      
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PopeJohnPaulMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 13,702,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PopeJohnPaulMember
[1]    
Total 13,702,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PopeJohnPaulMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PopeJohnPaulMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PopeJohnPaulMember
   
Building and Improvements 12,684,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PopeJohnPaulMember
[1],[2]    
Total 12,684,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PopeJohnPaulMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (3,206,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PopeJohnPaulMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 32 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 12,684,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PopeJohnPaulMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (3,206,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PopeJohnPaulMember
   
Saint Camillus      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaintCamillusMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaintCamillusMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 12,528,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaintCamillusMember
[1]    
Total 12,528,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaintCamillusMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaintCamillusMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaintCamillusMember
   
Building and Improvements 11,581,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaintCamillusMember
[1],[2]    
Total 11,581,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaintCamillusMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (3,105,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaintCamillusMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 32 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 11,581,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaintCamillusMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (3,105,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaintCamillusMember
   
Madison House      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MadisonHouseMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 4,337,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MadisonHouseMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 8,164,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MadisonHouseMember
[1]    
Total 12,501,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MadisonHouseMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MadisonHouseMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 4,337,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MadisonHouseMember
   
Building and Improvements 7,824,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MadisonHouseMember
[1],[2]    
Total 12,161,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MadisonHouseMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,888,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MadisonHouseMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 36 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 12,161,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MadisonHouseMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,888,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MadisonHouseMember
   
Willows Connecticut      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WillowsConnecticutMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,838,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WillowsConnecticutMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 9,961,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WillowsConnecticutMember
[1]    
Total 11,799,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WillowsConnecticutMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WillowsConnecticutMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,838,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WillowsConnecticutMember
   
Building and Improvements 9,302,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WillowsConnecticutMember
[1],[2]    
Total 11,140,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WillowsConnecticutMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (2,552,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WillowsConnecticutMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 32 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 11,140,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WillowsConnecticutMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (2,552,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WillowsConnecticutMember
   
Reservoir      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ReservoirMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,204,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ReservoirMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 9,457,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ReservoirMember
[1]    
Total 10,661,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ReservoirMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ReservoirMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,204,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ReservoirMember
   
Building and Improvements 9,176,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ReservoirMember
[1],[2]    
Total 10,380,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ReservoirMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (2,261,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ReservoirMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 36 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 10,380,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ReservoirMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (2,261,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ReservoirMember
   
Glen Hill      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenHillMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 918,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenHillMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 7,017,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenHillMember
[1]    
Total 7,935,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenHillMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenHillMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 918,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenHillMember
   
Building and Improvements 6,560,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenHillMember
[1],[2]    
Total 7,478,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenHillMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (2,315,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenHillMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 24 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 7,478,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenHillMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (2,315,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenHillMember
   
Governor's House      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GovernorsHouseMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GovernorsHouseMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 5,750,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GovernorsHouseMember
[1]    
Total 5,750,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GovernorsHouseMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GovernorsHouseMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GovernorsHouseMember
   
Building and Improvements 5,239,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GovernorsHouseMember
[1],[2]    
Total 5,239,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GovernorsHouseMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (2,054,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GovernorsHouseMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 20 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 5,239,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GovernorsHouseMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (2,054,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GovernorsHouseMember
   
Elms Haven      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 15,303,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ElmsHavenMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 3,717,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ElmsHavenMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 18,473,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ElmsHavenMember
[1]    
Total 22,190,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ElmsHavenMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 7,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ElmsHavenMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 3,717,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ElmsHavenMember
   
Building and Improvements 18,043,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ElmsHavenMember
[1],[2]    
Total 21,760,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ElmsHavenMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (4,867,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ElmsHavenMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years [2]    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 21,760,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ElmsHavenMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (4,867,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ElmsHavenMember
   
Sable      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SableMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,272,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SableMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 5,591,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SableMember
[1]    
Total 6,863,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SableMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SableMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,272,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SableMember
   
Building and Improvements 5,458,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SableMember
[1],[2]    
Total 6,730,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SableMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,647,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SableMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 35 years [2]    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 6,730,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SableMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,647,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SableMember
   
Carmicheal      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CarmichealMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CarmichealMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 1,741,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CarmichealMember
[1]    
Total 1,741,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CarmichealMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CarmichealMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CarmichealMember
   
Building and Improvements 1,458,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CarmichealMember
[1],[2]    
Total 1,458,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CarmichealMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (791,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CarmichealMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 1,458,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CarmichealMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (791,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CarmichealMember
   
Willows California      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WillowsCaliforniaMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 137,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WillowsCaliforniaMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 1,426,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WillowsCaliforniaMember
[1]    
Total 1,563,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WillowsCaliforniaMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WillowsCaliforniaMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 137,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WillowsCaliforniaMember
   
Building and Improvements 1,292,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WillowsCaliforniaMember
[1],[2]    
Total 1,429,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WillowsCaliforniaMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (613,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WillowsCaliforniaMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 1,429,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WillowsCaliforniaMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (613,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WillowsCaliforniaMember
   
Washington Care      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 9,872,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WashingtonCareMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WashingtonCareMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 1,331,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WashingtonCareMember
[1]    
Total 1,331,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WashingtonCareMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 7,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WashingtonCareMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WashingtonCareMember
   
Building and Improvements 1,221,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WashingtonCareMember
[1],[2]    
Total 1,221,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WashingtonCareMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (477,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WashingtonCareMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years [4]    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 1,221,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WashingtonCareMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (477,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WashingtonCareMember
   
Lake Drive      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LakeDriveMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 160,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LakeDriveMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 549,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LakeDriveMember
[1]    
Total 709,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LakeDriveMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LakeDriveMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 160,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LakeDriveMember
   
Building and Improvements 454,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LakeDriveMember
[1],[2]    
Total 614,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LakeDriveMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (379,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LakeDriveMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 10 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 614,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LakeDriveMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (379,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LakeDriveMember
   
Boise      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BoiseMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BoiseMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 289,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BoiseMember
[1]    
Total 289,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BoiseMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BoiseMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BoiseMember
   
Building and Improvements 205,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BoiseMember
[1],[2]    
Total 205,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BoiseMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (122,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BoiseMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 205,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BoiseMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (122,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BoiseMember
   
Langdon Place of Dover      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 4,646,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfDoverMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 801,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfDoverMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 10,036,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfDoverMember
[1]    
Total 10,837,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfDoverMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfDoverMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 801,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfDoverMember
   
Building and Improvements 9,497,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfDoverMember
[1],[2]    
Total 10,298,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfDoverMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (2,670,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfDoverMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 42 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 10,298,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfDoverMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (2,670,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfDoverMember
   
Clipper Harbor      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ClipperHarborMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 846,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ClipperHarborMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 7,632,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ClipperHarborMember
[1]    
Total 8,478,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ClipperHarborMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ClipperHarborMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 846,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ClipperHarborMember
   
Building and Improvements 7,284,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ClipperHarborMember
[1],[2]    
Total 8,130,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ClipperHarborMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (2,623,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ClipperHarborMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 43 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 8,130,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ClipperHarborMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (2,623,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ClipperHarborMember
   
Mineral Springs      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MineralSpringsMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 417,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MineralSpringsMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 5,352,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MineralSpringsMember
[1]    
Total 5,769,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MineralSpringsMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MineralSpringsMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 417,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MineralSpringsMember
   
Building and Improvements 5,106,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MineralSpringsMember
[1],[2]    
Total 5,523,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MineralSpringsMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,571,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MineralSpringsMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 43 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 5,523,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MineralSpringsMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,571,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MineralSpringsMember
   
Wolfeboro      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WolfeboroMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 454,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WolfeboroMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 4,531,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WolfeboroMember
[1]    
Total 4,985,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WolfeboroMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WolfeboroMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 454,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WolfeboroMember
   
Building and Improvements 4,317,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WolfeboroMember
[1],[2]    
Total 4,771,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WolfeboroMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,230,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WolfeboroMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 41 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 4,771,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WolfeboroMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,230,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WolfeboroMember
   
Langdon Place of Keene      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 5,119,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfKeeneMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 304,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfKeeneMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 3,992,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfKeeneMember
[1]    
Total 4,296,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfKeeneMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfKeeneMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 304,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfKeeneMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,735,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfKeeneMember
[1],[2]    
Total 4,039,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfKeeneMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,313,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfKeeneMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 46 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 4,039,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfKeeneMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,313,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfKeeneMember
   
Edmondson Care      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_EdmondsonCareMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 446,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_EdmondsonCareMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 5,087,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_EdmondsonCareMember
[1]    
Total 5,533,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_EdmondsonCareMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_EdmondsonCareMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 446,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_EdmondsonCareMember
   
Building and Improvements 4,564,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_EdmondsonCareMember
[1],[2]    
Total 5,010,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_EdmondsonCareMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,165,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_EdmondsonCareMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 35 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 5,010,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_EdmondsonCareMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,165,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_EdmondsonCareMember
   
Heartland Villa      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeartlandVillaMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 532,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeartlandVillaMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 4,025,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeartlandVillaMember
[1]    
Total 4,557,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeartlandVillaMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeartlandVillaMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 532,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeartlandVillaMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,676,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeartlandVillaMember
[1],[2]    
Total 4,208,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeartlandVillaMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (909,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeartlandVillaMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 35 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 4,208,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeartlandVillaMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (909,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeartlandVillaMember
   
Meridian Care      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MeridianCareMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 840,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MeridianCareMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 8,342,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MeridianCareMember
[1]    
Total 9,182,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MeridianCareMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MeridianCareMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 840,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MeridianCareMember
   
Building and Improvements 8,128,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MeridianCareMember
[1],[2]    
Total 8,968,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MeridianCareMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (2,926,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MeridianCareMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 39 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 8,968,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MeridianCareMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (2,926,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MeridianCareMember
   
Saint Joseph's      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaintJosephsMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaintJosephsMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 21,878,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaintJosephsMember
[1]    
Total 21,878,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaintJosephsMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaintJosephsMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaintJosephsMember
   
Building and Improvements 20,806,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaintJosephsMember
[1],[2]    
Total 20,806,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaintJosephsMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (6,824,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaintJosephsMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 24 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 20,806,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaintJosephsMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (6,824,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SaintJosephsMember
   
Oak Brook Health Care Center      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OakBrookHealthCareCenterMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,433,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OakBrookHealthCareCenterMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 9,643,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OakBrookHealthCareCenterMember
[1]    
Total 11,076,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OakBrookHealthCareCenterMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OakBrookHealthCareCenterMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,433,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OakBrookHealthCareCenterMember
   
Building and Improvements 9,644,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OakBrookHealthCareCenterMember
[1],[2]    
Total 11,077,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OakBrookHealthCareCenterMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,115,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OakBrookHealthCareCenterMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 11,077,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OakBrookHealthCareCenterMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,115,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OakBrookHealthCareCenterMember
   
Broadmeadow Healthcare      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BroadmeadowHealthcareMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,650,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BroadmeadowHealthcareMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 21,730,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BroadmeadowHealthcareMember
[1]    
Total 23,380,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BroadmeadowHealthcareMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BroadmeadowHealthcareMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,650,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BroadmeadowHealthcareMember
   
Building and Improvements 21,730,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BroadmeadowHealthcareMember
[1],[2]    
Total 23,380,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BroadmeadowHealthcareMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (2,126,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BroadmeadowHealthcareMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years [4]    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 23,380,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BroadmeadowHealthcareMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (2,126,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BroadmeadowHealthcareMember
   
Capitol Healthcare      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CapitolHealthcareMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 4,940,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CapitolHealthcareMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 15,500,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CapitolHealthcareMember
[1]    
Total 20,440,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CapitolHealthcareMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CapitolHealthcareMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 4,940,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CapitolHealthcareMember
   
Building and Improvements 15,500,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CapitolHealthcareMember
[1],[2]    
Total 20,440,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CapitolHealthcareMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,586,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CapitolHealthcareMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years [4]    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 20,440,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CapitolHealthcareMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,586,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CapitolHealthcareMember
   
Pike Creek Healthcare      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PikeCreekHealthcareMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,460,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PikeCreekHealthcareMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 25,240,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PikeCreekHealthcareMember
[1]    
Total 27,700,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PikeCreekHealthcareMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PikeCreekHealthcareMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 2,460,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PikeCreekHealthcareMember
   
Building and Improvements 25,240,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PikeCreekHealthcareMember
[1],[2]    
Total 27,700,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PikeCreekHealthcareMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (2,496,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PikeCreekHealthcareMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years [4]    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 27,700,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PikeCreekHealthcareMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (2,496,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PikeCreekHealthcareMember
   
Renaissance Healthcare      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RenaissanceHealthcareMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,640,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RenaissanceHealthcareMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 22,620,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RenaissanceHealthcareMember
[1]    
Total 24,260,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RenaissanceHealthcareMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RenaissanceHealthcareMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,640,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RenaissanceHealthcareMember
   
Building and Improvements 22,620,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RenaissanceHealthcareMember
[1],[2]    
Total 24,260,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RenaissanceHealthcareMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (2,281,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RenaissanceHealthcareMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years [4]    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 24,260,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RenaissanceHealthcareMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (2,281,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RenaissanceHealthcareMember
   
Manokin Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ManokinManorNursingAndRehabilitationCenterMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,953,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ManokinManorNursingAndRehabilitationCenterMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 7,811,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ManokinManorNursingAndRehabilitationCenterMember
[1]    
Total 9,764,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ManokinManorNursingAndRehabilitationCenterMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ManokinManorNursingAndRehabilitationCenterMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,953,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ManokinManorNursingAndRehabilitationCenterMember
   
Building and Improvements 7,811,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ManokinManorNursingAndRehabilitationCenterMember
[1],[2]    
Total 9,764,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ManokinManorNursingAndRehabilitationCenterMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (906,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ManokinManorNursingAndRehabilitationCenterMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 9,764,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ManokinManorNursingAndRehabilitationCenterMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (906,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ManokinManorNursingAndRehabilitationCenterMember
   
Wesley Woods Alzheimer's Care Center      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WesleyWoodsAlzheimersCareCenterMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 885,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WesleyWoodsAlzheimersCareCenterMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 7,619,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WesleyWoodsAlzheimersCareCenterMember
[1]    
Total 8,504,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WesleyWoodsAlzheimersCareCenterMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WesleyWoodsAlzheimersCareCenterMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 885,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WesleyWoodsAlzheimersCareCenterMember
   
Building and Improvements 7,619,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WesleyWoodsAlzheimersCareCenterMember
[1],[2]    
Total 8,504,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WesleyWoodsAlzheimersCareCenterMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (760,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WesleyWoodsAlzheimersCareCenterMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 8,504,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WesleyWoodsAlzheimersCareCenterMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (760,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WesleyWoodsAlzheimersCareCenterMember
   
Windcrest Alzheimer's Care Center      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WindcrestAlzheimersCareCenterMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 802,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WindcrestAlzheimersCareCenterMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 4,577,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WindcrestAlzheimersCareCenterMember
[1]    
Total 5,379,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WindcrestAlzheimersCareCenterMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WindcrestAlzheimersCareCenterMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 802,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WindcrestAlzheimersCareCenterMember
   
Building and Improvements 4,577,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WindcrestAlzheimersCareCenterMember
[1],[2]    
Total 5,379,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WindcrestAlzheimersCareCenterMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (480,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WindcrestAlzheimersCareCenterMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 5,379,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WindcrestAlzheimersCareCenterMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (480,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WindcrestAlzheimersCareCenterMember
   
Clara Burke [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ClaraBurkeMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,527,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ClaraBurkeMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 12,453,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ClaraBurkeMember
[1]    
Total 14,980,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ClaraBurkeMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ClaraBurkeMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 2,527,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ClaraBurkeMember
   
Building and Improvements 12,453,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ClaraBurkeMember
[1],[2]    
Total 14,980,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ClaraBurkeMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,073,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ClaraBurkeMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 14,980,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ClaraBurkeMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,073,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ClaraBurkeMember
   
Warrington [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WarringtonMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,617,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WarringtonMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 11,662,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WarringtonMember
[1]    
Total 14,279,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WarringtonMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WarringtonMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 2,617,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WarringtonMember
   
Building and Improvements 11,662,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WarringtonMember
[1],[2]    
Total 14,279,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WarringtonMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (920,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WarringtonMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 14,279,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WarringtonMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (920,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WarringtonMember
   
Ridgecrest [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RidgecrestMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 509,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RidgecrestMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 5,018,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RidgecrestMember
[1]    
Total 5,527,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RidgecrestMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 579,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RidgecrestMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 509,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RidgecrestMember
   
Building and Improvements 5,597,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RidgecrestMember
[1],[2]    
Total 6,106,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RidgecrestMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (493,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RidgecrestMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 6,106,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RidgecrestMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (493,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RidgecrestMember
   
Derry [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DerryMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 768,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DerryMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 3,222,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DerryMember
[1]    
Total 3,990,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DerryMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DerryMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 768,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DerryMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,222,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DerryMember
[1],[2]    
Total 3,990,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DerryMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (272,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DerryMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 3,990,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DerryMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (272,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DerryMember
   
Camden Care Center [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CamdenCareCenterMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,235,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CamdenCareCenterMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 5,777,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CamdenCareCenterMember
[1]    
Total 7,012,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CamdenCareCenterMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CamdenCareCenterMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,235,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CamdenCareCenterMember
   
Building and Improvements 5,777,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CamdenCareCenterMember
[1],[2]    
Total 7,012,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CamdenCareCenterMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (363,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CamdenCareCenterMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 7,012,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CamdenCareCenterMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (363,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CamdenCareCenterMember
   
Arbrook Plaza [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ArbrookPlazaMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 3,783,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ArbrookPlazaMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 14,219,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ArbrookPlazaMember
[1]    
Total 18,002,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ArbrookPlazaMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ArbrookPlazaMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 3,783,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ArbrookPlazaMember
   
Building and Improvements 14,219,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ArbrookPlazaMember
[1],[2]    
Total 18,002,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ArbrookPlazaMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (851,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ArbrookPlazaMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 18,002,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ArbrookPlazaMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (851,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ArbrookPlazaMember
   
Northgate Plaza [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NorthgatePlazaMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 4,901,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NorthgatePlazaMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 10,299,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NorthgatePlazaMember
[1]    
Total 15,200,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NorthgatePlazaMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NorthgatePlazaMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 4,901,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NorthgatePlazaMember
   
Building and Improvements 10,299,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NorthgatePlazaMember
[1],[2]    
Total 15,200,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NorthgatePlazaMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (635,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NorthgatePlazaMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 15,200,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NorthgatePlazaMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (635,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NorthgatePlazaMember
   
Gulf Pointe Plaza [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GulfPointePlazaMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,005,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GulfPointePlazaMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 6,628,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GulfPointePlazaMember
[1]    
Total 7,633,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GulfPointePlazaMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GulfPointePlazaMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,005,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GulfPointePlazaMember
   
Building and Improvements 6,628,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GulfPointePlazaMember
[1],[2]    
Total 7,633,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GulfPointePlazaMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (430,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GulfPointePlazaMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 7,633,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GulfPointePlazaMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (430,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GulfPointePlazaMember
   
Gateway Senior Living [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GatewaySeniorLivingMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 6,368,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GatewaySeniorLivingMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 29,919,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GatewaySeniorLivingMember
[1]    
Total 36,287,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GatewaySeniorLivingMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GatewaySeniorLivingMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 6,368,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GatewaySeniorLivingMember
   
Building and Improvements 29,919,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GatewaySeniorLivingMember
[1],[2]    
Total 36,287,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GatewaySeniorLivingMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (772,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GatewaySeniorLivingMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 36,287,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GatewaySeniorLivingMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (772,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GatewaySeniorLivingMember
   
NYE Legacy [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NYELegacyMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 615,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NYELegacyMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 16,176,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NYELegacyMember
[1]    
Total 16,791,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NYELegacyMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NYELegacyMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 615,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NYELegacyMember
   
Building and Improvements 16,176,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NYELegacyMember
[1],[2]    
Total 16,791,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NYELegacyMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (458,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NYELegacyMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 16,791,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NYELegacyMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (458,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NYELegacyMember
   
Pointe [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PointeMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 615,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PointeMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 2,943,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PointeMember
[1]    
Total 3,558,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PointeMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PointeMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 615,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PointeMember
   
Building and Improvements 2,943,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PointeMember
[1],[2]    
Total 3,558,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PointeMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (99,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PointeMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 3,558,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PointeMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (99,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PointeMember
   
Regency [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RegencyMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 246,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RegencyMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 6,206,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RegencyMember
[1]    
Total 6,452,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RegencyMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RegencyMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 246,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RegencyMember
   
Building and Improvements 6,206,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RegencyMember
[1],[2]    
Total 6,452,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RegencyMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (214,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RegencyMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 6,452,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RegencyMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (214,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RegencyMember
   
Laurel Pointe Health [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LaurelPointeHealthMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 645,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LaurelPointeHealthMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 9,218,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LaurelPointeHealthMember
[1]    
Total 9,863,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LaurelPointeHealthMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LaurelPointeHealthMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 645,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LaurelPointeHealthMember
   
Building and Improvements 9,218,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LaurelPointeHealthMember
[1],[2]    
Total 9,863,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LaurelPointeHealthMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (260,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LaurelPointeHealthMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 9,863,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LaurelPointeHealthMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (260,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LaurelPointeHealthMember
   
Parkmoor Village [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkmoorVillageMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 430,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkmoorVillageMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 13,703,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkmoorVillageMember
[1]    
Total 14,133,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkmoorVillageMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkmoorVillageMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 430,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkmoorVillageMember
   
Building and Improvements 13,703,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkmoorVillageMember
[1],[2]    
Total 14,133,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkmoorVillageMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (377,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkmoorVillageMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 14,133,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkmoorVillageMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (377,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkmoorVillageMember
   
Onion Creek [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OnionCreekMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 871,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OnionCreekMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 12,843,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OnionCreekMember
[1]    
Total 13,714,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OnionCreekMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OnionCreekMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 871,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OnionCreekMember
   
Building and Improvements 12,843,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OnionCreekMember
[1],[2]    
Total 13,714,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OnionCreekMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (71,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OnionCreekMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 13,714,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OnionCreekMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (71,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_OnionCreekMember
   
Adams PARC [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AdamsPARCMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,332,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AdamsPARCMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 6,904,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AdamsPARCMember
[1]    
Total 8,236,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AdamsPARCMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AdamsPARCMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,332,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AdamsPARCMember
   
Building and Improvements 6,904,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AdamsPARCMember
[1],[2]    
Total 8,236,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AdamsPARCMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (36,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AdamsPARCMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 8,236,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AdamsPARCMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (36,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AdamsPARCMember
   
PARCway [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PARCwayMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,189,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PARCwayMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 23,567,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PARCwayMember
[1]    
Total 25,756,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PARCwayMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PARCwayMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 2,189,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PARCwayMember
   
Building and Improvements 23,567,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PARCwayMember
[1],[2]    
Total 25,756,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PARCwayMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (110,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PARCwayMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 25,756,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PARCwayMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (110,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_PARCwayMember
   
Brookhaven Extensive Care [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BrookhavenExtensiveCareMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 869,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BrookhavenExtensiveCareMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 5,236,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BrookhavenExtensiveCareMember
[1]    
Total 6,105,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BrookhavenExtensiveCareMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BrookhavenExtensiveCareMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 869,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BrookhavenExtensiveCareMember
   
Building and Improvements 5,236,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BrookhavenExtensiveCareMember
[1],[2]    
Total 6,105,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BrookhavenExtensiveCareMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (31,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BrookhavenExtensiveCareMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 6,105,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BrookhavenExtensiveCareMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (31,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_BrookhavenExtensiveCareMember
   
Senior Housing Facilities      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 17,752,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SeniorHousingFacilitiesMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 74,713,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SeniorHousingFacilitiesMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 731,134,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SeniorHousingFacilitiesMember
[1]    
Total 805,847,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SeniorHousingFacilitiesMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,076,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SeniorHousingFacilitiesMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 74,713,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SeniorHousingFacilitiesMember
   
Building and Improvements 729,762,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SeniorHousingFacilitiesMember
[1],[2]    
Total 804,475,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SeniorHousingFacilitiesMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (22,487,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SeniorHousingFacilitiesMember
   
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 804,475,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SeniorHousingFacilitiesMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (22,487,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SeniorHousingFacilitiesMember
   
Monroe House [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MonroeHouseMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MonroeHouseMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 182,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MonroeHouseMember
[1]    
Total 182,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MonroeHouseMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MonroeHouseMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MonroeHouseMember
   
Building and Improvements 57,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MonroeHouseMember
[1],[2]    
Total 57,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MonroeHouseMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (36,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MonroeHouseMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 15 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 57,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MonroeHouseMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (36,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MonroeHouseMember
   
Forest Hills ALF      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestHillsAlfMember
[4]    
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,803,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestHillsAlfMember
[4]    
Buildings and Improvements 3,927,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestHillsAlfMember
[1],[4]    
Total 5,730,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestHillsAlfMember
[4]    
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestHillsAlfMember
[4]    
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,803,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestHillsAlfMember
[4]    
Building and Improvements 3,838,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestHillsAlfMember
[1],[2],[4]    
Total 5,641,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestHillsAlfMember
[4]    
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,372,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestHillsAlfMember
[4]    
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 30 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 5,641,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestHillsAlfMember
[4]    
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,372,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestHillsAlfMember
[4]    
Langdon Place of Exeter      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 3,741,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfExeterMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 571,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfExeterMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 7,183,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfExeterMember
[1]    
Total 7,754,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfExeterMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfExeterMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 571,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfExeterMember
   
Building and Improvements 6,703,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfExeterMember
[1],[2]    
Total 7,274,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfExeterMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (2,039,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfExeterMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 43 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 7,274,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfExeterMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (2,039,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfExeterMember
   
Langdon Place of Nashua      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfNashuaMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfNashuaMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 5,654,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfNashuaMember
[1]    
Total 5,654,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfNashuaMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfNashuaMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfNashuaMember
   
Building and Improvements 5,219,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfNashuaMember
[1],[2]    
Total 5,219,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfNashuaMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,393,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfNashuaMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 5,219,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfNashuaMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,393,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LangdonPlaceOfNashuaMember
   
Heritage Place      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeritagePlaceMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 668,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeritagePlaceMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 5,492,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeritagePlaceMember
[1]    
Total 6,160,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeritagePlaceMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeritagePlaceMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 668,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeritagePlaceMember
   
Building and Improvements 5,167,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeritagePlaceMember
[1],[2]    
Total 5,835,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeritagePlaceMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,128,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeritagePlaceMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 38 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 5,835,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeritagePlaceMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,128,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeritagePlaceMember
   
The Legacy      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheLegacyMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 325,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheLegacyMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 4,019,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheLegacyMember
[1]    
Total 4,344,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheLegacyMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheLegacyMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 325,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheLegacyMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,462,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheLegacyMember
[1],[2]    
Total 3,787,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheLegacyMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (848,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheLegacyMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 35 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 3,787,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheLegacyMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (848,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheLegacyMember
   
Glen Crest      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenCrestMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,356,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenCrestMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 6,666,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenCrestMember
[1]    
Total 8,022,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenCrestMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenCrestMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,356,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenCrestMember
   
Building and Improvements 6,594,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenCrestMember
[1],[2]    
Total 7,950,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenCrestMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,755,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenCrestMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 32 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 7,950,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenCrestMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,755,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GlenCrestMember
   
Village at Northrise      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VillageAtNorthriseMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,432,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VillageAtNorthriseMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 6,003,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VillageAtNorthriseMember
[1]    
Total 7,435,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VillageAtNorthriseMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VillageAtNorthriseMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,432,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VillageAtNorthriseMember
   
Building and Improvements 5,637,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VillageAtNorthriseMember
[1],[2]    
Total 7,069,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VillageAtNorthriseMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (2,409,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VillageAtNorthriseMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 29 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 7,069,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VillageAtNorthriseMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (2,409,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VillageAtNorthriseMember
   
Age Well Senior Living      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CreeksideSeniorLivingMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 256,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CreeksideSeniorLivingMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 2,262,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CreeksideSeniorLivingMember
[1]    
Total 2,518,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CreeksideSeniorLivingMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,031,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CreeksideSeniorLivingMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 256,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CreeksideSeniorLivingMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,294,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CreeksideSeniorLivingMember
[1],[2]    
Total 3,550,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CreeksideSeniorLivingMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (565,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CreeksideSeniorLivingMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 3,550,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CreeksideSeniorLivingMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (565,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CreeksideSeniorLivingMember
   
New Dawn Memory Care Center      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewDawnMemoryCareCenterMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,874,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewDawnMemoryCareCenterMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 12,829,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewDawnMemoryCareCenterMember
[1]    
Total 15,703,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewDawnMemoryCareCenterMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewDawnMemoryCareCenterMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 2,874,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewDawnMemoryCareCenterMember
   
Building and Improvements 12,829,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewDawnMemoryCareCenterMember
[1],[2]    
Total 15,703,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewDawnMemoryCareCenterMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (782,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewDawnMemoryCareCenterMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 15,703,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewDawnMemoryCareCenterMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (782,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NewDawnMemoryCareCenterMember
   
Idenpendence Village at Frankenmuth      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_IndependenceVillageAtFrankenmuthMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 5,027,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_IndependenceVillageAtFrankenmuthMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 20,929,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_IndependenceVillageAtFrankenmuthMember
[1]    
Total 25,956,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_IndependenceVillageAtFrankenmuthMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_IndependenceVillageAtFrankenmuthMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 5,027,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_IndependenceVillageAtFrankenmuthMember
   
Building and Improvements 20,929,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_IndependenceVillageAtFrankenmuthMember
[1],[2]    
Total 25,956,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_IndependenceVillageAtFrankenmuthMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (1,379,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_IndependenceVillageAtFrankenmuthMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 25,956,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_IndependenceVillageAtFrankenmuthMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (1,379,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_IndependenceVillageAtFrankenmuthMember
   
Gulfe Pointe Village      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GulfePointeVillageMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 789,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GulfePointeVillageMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 607,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GulfePointeVillageMember
[1]    
Total 1,396,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GulfePointeVillageMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GulfePointeVillageMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 789,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GulfePointeVillageMember
   
Building and Improvements 607,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GulfePointeVillageMember
[1],[2]    
Total 1,396,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GulfePointeVillageMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (62,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GulfePointeVillageMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 1,396,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GulfePointeVillageMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (62,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GulfePointeVillageMember
   
Aspen Ridge Retirement Village      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AspenRidgeRetirementVillageMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,024,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AspenRidgeRetirementVillageMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 5,467,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AspenRidgeRetirementVillageMember
[1]    
Total 7,491,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AspenRidgeRetirementVillageMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AspenRidgeRetirementVillageMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 2,024,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AspenRidgeRetirementVillageMember
   
Building and Improvements 5,467,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AspenRidgeRetirementVillageMember
[1],[2]    
Total 7,491,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AspenRidgeRetirementVillageMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (404,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AspenRidgeRetirementVillageMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 7,491,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AspenRidgeRetirementVillageMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (404,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AspenRidgeRetirementVillageMember
   
Green Acres of Cadillac      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfCadillacMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 217,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfCadillacMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 3,000,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfCadillacMember
[1]    
Total 3,217,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfCadillacMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfCadillacMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 217,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfCadillacMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,000,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfCadillacMember
[1],[2]    
Total 3,217,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfCadillacMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (188,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfCadillacMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 3,217,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfCadillacMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (188,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfCadillacMember
   
Green Acres of Greenville      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfGreenvilleMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 684,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfGreenvilleMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 5,832,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfGreenvilleMember
[1]    
Total 6,516,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfGreenvilleMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfGreenvilleMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 684,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfGreenvilleMember
   
Building and Improvements 5,832,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfGreenvilleMember
[1],[2]    
Total 6,516,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfGreenvilleMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (363,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfGreenvilleMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 6,516,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfGreenvilleMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (363,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfGreenvilleMember
   
Green Acres of Manistee      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfManisteeMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 952,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfManisteeMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 2,578,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfManisteeMember
[1]    
Total 3,530,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfManisteeMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfManisteeMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 952,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfManisteeMember
   
Building and Improvements 2,578,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfManisteeMember
[1],[2]    
Total 3,530,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfManisteeMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (177,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfManisteeMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 3,530,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfManisteeMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (177,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfManisteeMember
   
Green Acres of Mason      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfMasonMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 198,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfMasonMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 4,131,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfMasonMember
[1]    
Total 4,329,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfMasonMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfMasonMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 198,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfMasonMember
   
Building and Improvements 4,131,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfMasonMember
[1],[2]    
Total 4,329,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfMasonMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (269,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfMasonMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 4,329,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfMasonMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (269,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenAcresOfMasonMember
   
Nottingham Place      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NottinghamPlaceMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 744,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NottinghamPlaceMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 1,745,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NottinghamPlaceMember
[1]    
Total 2,489,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NottinghamPlaceMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NottinghamPlaceMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 744,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NottinghamPlaceMember
   
Building and Improvements 1,745,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NottinghamPlaceMember
[1],[2]    
Total 2,489,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NottinghamPlaceMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (108,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NottinghamPlaceMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 2,489,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NottinghamPlaceMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (108,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NottinghamPlaceMember
   
Royal View      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RoyalViewMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 307,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RoyalViewMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 2,477,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RoyalViewMember
[1]    
Total 2,784,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RoyalViewMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RoyalViewMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 307,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RoyalViewMember
   
Building and Improvements 2,477,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RoyalViewMember
[1],[2]    
Total 2,784,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RoyalViewMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (177,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RoyalViewMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 2,784,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RoyalViewMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (177,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RoyalViewMember
   
Tawas Village      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TawasVillageMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 258,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TawasVillageMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 3,713,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TawasVillageMember
[1]    
Total 3,971,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TawasVillageMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 45,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TawasVillageMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 258,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TawasVillageMember
   
Building and Improvements 3,758,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TawasVillageMember
[1],[2]    
Total 4,016,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TawasVillageMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (311,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TawasVillageMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 4,016,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TawasVillageMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (311,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TawasVillageMember
   
Turning Brook      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TurningBrookMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 546,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TurningBrookMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 13,139,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TurningBrookMember
[1]    
Total 13,685,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TurningBrookMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TurningBrookMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 546,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TurningBrookMember
   
Building and Improvements 13,139,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TurningBrookMember
[1],[2]    
Total 13,685,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TurningBrookMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (736,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TurningBrookMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 13,685,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TurningBrookMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (736,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TurningBrookMember
   
Stoney River Marshfield      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_StoneyRiverMarshfieldMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 574,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_StoneyRiverMarshfieldMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 8,733,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_StoneyRiverMarshfieldMember
[1]    
Total 9,307,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_StoneyRiverMarshfieldMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_StoneyRiverMarshfieldMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 574,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_StoneyRiverMarshfieldMember
   
Building and Improvements 8,733,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_StoneyRiverMarshfieldMember
[1],[2]    
Total 9,307,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_StoneyRiverMarshfieldMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (502,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_StoneyRiverMarshfieldMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 9,307,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_StoneyRiverMarshfieldMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (502,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_StoneyRiverMarshfieldMember
   
Greenfield of Woodstock      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenfieldofWoodstockMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 597,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenfieldofWoodstockMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 5,465,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenfieldofWoodstockMember
[1]    
Total 6,062,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenfieldofWoodstockMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenfieldofWoodstockMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 597,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenfieldofWoodstockMember
   
Building and Improvements 5,465,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenfieldofWoodstockMember
[1],[2]    
Total 6,062,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenfieldofWoodstockMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (239,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenfieldofWoodstockMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 6,062,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenfieldofWoodstockMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (239,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GreenfieldofWoodstockMember
   
Square [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SquareMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 504,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SquareMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 17,670,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SquareMember
[1]    
Total 18,174,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SquareMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SquareMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 504,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SquareMember
   
Building and Improvements 17,670,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SquareMember
[1],[2]    
Total 18,174,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SquareMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (464,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SquareMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 18,174,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SquareMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (464,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SquareMember
   
The Meadows [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheMeadowsMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 217,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheMeadowsMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 9,906,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheMeadowsMember
[1]    
Total 10,123,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheMeadowsMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheMeadowsMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 217,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheMeadowsMember
   
Building and Improvements 9,906,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheMeadowsMember
[1],[2]    
Total 10,123,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheMeadowsMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (271,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheMeadowsMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 10,123,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheMeadowsMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (271,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheMeadowsMember
   
Park Place [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 14,011,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkPlaceMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,300,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkPlaceMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 21,115,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkPlaceMember
[1]    
Total 23,415,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkPlaceMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkPlaceMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 2,300,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkPlaceMember
   
Building and Improvements 21,115,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkPlaceMember
[1],[2]    
Total 23,415,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkPlaceMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (425,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkPlaceMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 23,415,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkPlaceMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (425,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkPlaceMember
   
Parkview In Allen [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkviewInAllenMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,190,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkviewInAllenMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 45,767,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkviewInAllenMember
[1]    
Total 47,957,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkviewInAllenMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkviewInAllenMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 2,190,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkviewInAllenMember
   
Building and Improvements 45,767,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkviewInAllenMember
[1],[2]    
Total 47,957,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkviewInAllenMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (324,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkviewInAllenMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 47,957,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkviewInAllenMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (324,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ParkviewInAllenMember
   
The Atrium at Gainesville [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheAtriumatGainesvilleMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,139,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheAtriumatGainesvilleMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 44,789,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheAtriumatGainesvilleMember
[1]    
Total 46,928,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheAtriumatGainesvilleMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheAtriumatGainesvilleMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 2,139,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheAtriumatGainesvilleMember
   
Building and Improvements 44,789,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheAtriumatGainesvilleMember
[1],[2]    
Total 46,928,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheAtriumatGainesvilleMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (333,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheAtriumatGainesvilleMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 46,928,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheAtriumatGainesvilleMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (333,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheAtriumatGainesvilleMember
   
The Chateau [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheChateauMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,760,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheChateauMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 44,397,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheChateauMember
[1]    
Total 47,157,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheChateauMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheChateauMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 2,760,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheChateauMember
   
Building and Improvements 44,397,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheChateauMember
[1],[2]    
Total 47,157,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheChateauMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (318,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheChateauMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 47,157,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheChateauMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (318,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TheChateauMember
   
Gardens At Wakefield Plantation [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GardensAtWakefieldPlantationMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,344,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GardensAtWakefieldPlantationMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 37,506,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GardensAtWakefieldPlantationMember
[1]    
Total 39,850,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GardensAtWakefieldPlantationMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GardensAtWakefieldPlantationMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 2,344,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GardensAtWakefieldPlantationMember
   
Building and Improvements 37,506,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GardensAtWakefieldPlantationMember
[1],[2]    
Total 39,850,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GardensAtWakefieldPlantationMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (261,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GardensAtWakefieldPlantationMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 39,850,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GardensAtWakefieldPlantationMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (261,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GardensAtWakefieldPlantationMember
   
Las Brisas [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LasBrisasMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 4,992,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LasBrisasMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 30,909,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LasBrisasMember
[1]    
Total 35,901,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LasBrisasMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LasBrisasMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 4,992,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LasBrisasMember
   
Building and Improvements 30,909,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LasBrisasMember
[1],[2]    
Total 35,901,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LasBrisasMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (223,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LasBrisasMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 35,901,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LasBrisasMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (223,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LasBrisasMember
   
Creekside Terrace [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CreeksideTerraceMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,995,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CreeksideTerraceMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 24,428,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CreeksideTerraceMember
[1]    
Total 27,423,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CreeksideTerraceMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CreeksideTerraceMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 2,995,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CreeksideTerraceMember
   
Building and Improvements 24,428,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CreeksideTerraceMember
[1],[2]    
Total 27,423,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CreeksideTerraceMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (180,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CreeksideTerraceMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 27,423,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CreeksideTerraceMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (180,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CreeksideTerraceMember
   
Colonial Village [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialVillageMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 805,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialVillageMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 26,498,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialVillageMember
[1]    
Total 27,303,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialVillageMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialVillageMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 805,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialVillageMember
   
Building and Improvements 26,498,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialVillageMember
[1],[2]    
Total 27,303,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialVillageMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (192,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialVillageMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 27,303,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialVillageMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (192,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ColonialVillageMember
   
Garden Village [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GardenVillageMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,325,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GardenVillageMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 20,510,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GardenVillageMember
[1]    
Total 21,835,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GardenVillageMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GardenVillageMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,325,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GardenVillageMember
   
Building and Improvements 20,510,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GardenVillageMember
[1],[2]    
Total 21,835,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GardenVillageMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (157,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GardenVillageMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 21,835,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GardenVillageMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (157,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_GardenVillageMember
   
Desert Rose [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DesertRoseMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 530,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DesertRoseMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 21,775,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DesertRoseMember
[1]    
Total 22,305,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DesertRoseMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DesertRoseMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 530,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DesertRoseMember
   
Building and Improvements 21,775,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DesertRoseMember
[1],[2]    
Total 22,305,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DesertRoseMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (160,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DesertRoseMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 22,305,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DesertRoseMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (160,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DesertRoseMember
   
Windland South [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WindlandSouthMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,996,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WindlandSouthMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 19,368,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WindlandSouthMember
[1]    
Total 21,364,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WindlandSouthMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WindlandSouthMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,996,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WindlandSouthMember
   
Building and Improvements 19,368,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WindlandSouthMember
[1],[2]    
Total 21,364,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WindlandSouthMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (152,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WindlandSouthMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 21,364,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WindlandSouthMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (152,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WindlandSouthMember
   
Cedar Woods [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CedarWoodsMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,403,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CedarWoodsMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 18,821,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CedarWoodsMember
[1]    
Total 21,224,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CedarWoodsMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CedarWoodsMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 2,403,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CedarWoodsMember
   
Building and Improvements 18,821,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CedarWoodsMember
[1],[2]    
Total 21,224,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CedarWoodsMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (138,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CedarWoodsMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 21,224,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CedarWoodsMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (138,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CedarWoodsMember
   
Virginian [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VirginianMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,080,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VirginianMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 19,545,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VirginianMember
[1]    
Total 20,625,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VirginianMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VirginianMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,080,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VirginianMember
   
Building and Improvements 19,545,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VirginianMember
[1],[2]    
Total 20,625,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VirginianMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (145,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VirginianMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 20,625,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VirginianMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (145,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VirginianMember
   
Monarch Estates [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MonarchEstatesMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 3,209,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MonarchEstatesMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 17,326,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MonarchEstatesMember
[1]    
Total 20,535,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MonarchEstatesMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MonarchEstatesMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 3,209,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MonarchEstatesMember
   
Building and Improvements 17,326,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MonarchEstatesMember
[1],[2]    
Total 20,535,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MonarchEstatesMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (132,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MonarchEstatesMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 20,535,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MonarchEstatesMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (132,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MonarchEstatesMember
   
Village At The Falls [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VillageAtTheFallsMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,477,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VillageAtTheFallsMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 18,778,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VillageAtTheFallsMember
[1]    
Total 20,255,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VillageAtTheFallsMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VillageAtTheFallsMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,477,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VillageAtTheFallsMember
   
Building and Improvements 18,778,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VillageAtTheFallsMember
[1],[2]    
Total 20,255,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VillageAtTheFallsMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (143,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VillageAtTheFallsMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 20,255,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VillageAtTheFallsMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (143,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_VillageAtTheFallsMember
   
Holiday At The Atrium [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HolidayAtTheAtriumMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 978,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HolidayAtTheAtriumMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 18,257,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HolidayAtTheAtriumMember
[1]    
Total 19,235,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HolidayAtTheAtriumMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HolidayAtTheAtriumMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 978,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HolidayAtTheAtriumMember
   
Building and Improvements 18,257,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HolidayAtTheAtriumMember
[1],[2]    
Total 19,235,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HolidayAtTheAtriumMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (136,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HolidayAtTheAtriumMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 19,235,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HolidayAtTheAtriumMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (136,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HolidayAtTheAtriumMember
   
Lake Ridge Village [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LakeRidgeVillageMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,152,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LakeRidgeVillageMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 17,523,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LakeRidgeVillageMember
[1]    
Total 18,675,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LakeRidgeVillageMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LakeRidgeVillageMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,152,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LakeRidgeVillageMember
   
Building and Improvements 17,523,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LakeRidgeVillageMember
[1],[2]    
Total 18,675,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LakeRidgeVillageMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (133,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LakeRidgeVillageMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 18,675,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LakeRidgeVillageMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (133,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_LakeRidgeVillageMember
   
Heritage Village [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeritageVillageMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 4,092,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeritageVillageMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 13,823,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeritageVillageMember
[1]    
Total 17,915,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeritageVillageMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeritageVillageMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 4,092,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeritageVillageMember
   
Building and Improvements 13,823,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeritageVillageMember
[1],[2]    
Total 17,915,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeritageVillageMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (109,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeritageVillageMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 17,915,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeritageVillageMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (109,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HeritageVillageMember
   
Madison Meadows [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MadisonMeadowsMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,567,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MadisonMeadowsMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 12,029,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MadisonMeadowsMember
[1]    
Total 14,596,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MadisonMeadowsMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MadisonMeadowsMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 2,567,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MadisonMeadowsMember
   
Building and Improvements 12,029,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MadisonMeadowsMember
[1],[2]    
Total 14,596,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MadisonMeadowsMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (97,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MadisonMeadowsMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 14,596,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MadisonMeadowsMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (97,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MadisonMeadowsMember
   
South Wind Heights [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SouthWindHeightsMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,782,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SouthWindHeightsMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 11,244,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SouthWindHeightsMember
[1]    
Total 13,026,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SouthWindHeightsMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SouthWindHeightsMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,782,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SouthWindHeightsMember
   
Building and Improvements 11,244,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SouthWindHeightsMember
[1],[2]    
Total 13,026,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SouthWindHeightsMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (89,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SouthWindHeightsMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 13,026,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SouthWindHeightsMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (89,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_SouthWindHeightsMember
   
Harrison Regent [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HarrisonRegentMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 794,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HarrisonRegentMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 10,873,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HarrisonRegentMember
[1]    
Total 11,667,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HarrisonRegentMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HarrisonRegentMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 794,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HarrisonRegentMember
   
Building and Improvements 10,873,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HarrisonRegentMember
[1],[2]    
Total 11,667,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HarrisonRegentMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (83,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HarrisonRegentMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 11,667,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HarrisonRegentMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (83,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_HarrisonRegentMember
   
Avalon MC - Boat Club [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMCBoatClubMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 359,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMCBoatClubMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 8,126,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMCBoatClubMember
[1]    
Total 8,485,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMCBoatClubMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMCBoatClubMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 359,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMCBoatClubMember
   
Building and Improvements 8,126,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMCBoatClubMember
[1],[2]    
Total 8,485,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMCBoatClubMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (58,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMCBoatClubMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 8,485,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMCBoatClubMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (58,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMCBoatClubMember
   
Avalon MC - 7200 [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7200Member
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 123,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7200Member
   
Buildings and Improvements 4,914,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7200Member
[1]    
Total 5,037,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7200Member
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7200Member
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 123,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7200Member
   
Building and Improvements 4,914,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7200Member
[1],[2]    
Total 5,037,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7200Member
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (35,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7200Member
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 5,037,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7200Member
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (35,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7200Member
   
Avalon MC - 7204 [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7204Member
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 215,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7204Member
   
Buildings and Improvements 4,821,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7204Member
[1]    
Total 5,036,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7204Member
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7204Member
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 215,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7204Member
   
Building and Improvements 4,821,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7204Member
[1],[2]    
Total 5,036,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7204Member
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (35,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7204Member
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 5,036,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7204Member
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (35,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7204Member
   
Avalon MC - 7140 [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7140Member
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 143,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7140Member
   
Buildings and Improvements 6,653,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7140Member
[1]    
Total 6,796,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7140Member
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7140Member
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 143,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7140Member
   
Building and Improvements 6,653,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7140Member
[1],[2]    
Total 6,796,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7140Member
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (47,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7140Member
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 6,796,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7140Member
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (47,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AvalonMC7140Member
   
Delaney Creek Lodge [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DelaneyCreekLodgeMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,283,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DelaneyCreekLodgeMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 8,424,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DelaneyCreekLodgeMember
[1]    
Total 9,707,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DelaneyCreekLodgeMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DelaneyCreekLodgeMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,283,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DelaneyCreekLodgeMember
   
Building and Improvements 8,424,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DelaneyCreekLodgeMember
[1],[2]    
Total 9,707,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DelaneyCreekLodgeMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (65,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DelaneyCreekLodgeMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 9,707,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DelaneyCreekLodgeMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (65,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_DelaneyCreekLodgeMember
   
Nature Coast Lodge [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NatureCoastLodgeMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,031,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NatureCoastLodgeMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 5,577,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NatureCoastLodgeMember
[1]    
Total 6,608,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NatureCoastLodgeMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NatureCoastLodgeMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,031,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NatureCoastLodgeMember
   
Building and Improvements 5,577,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NatureCoastLodgeMember
[1],[2]    
Total 6,608,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NatureCoastLodgeMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (49,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NatureCoastLodgeMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 6,608,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NatureCoastLodgeMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (49,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_NatureCoastLodgeMember
   
West Winds [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestWindsMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,477,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestWindsMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 23,766,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestWindsMember
[1]    
Total 26,243,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestWindsMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestWindsMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 2,477,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestWindsMember
   
Building and Improvements 23,766,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestWindsMember
[1],[2]    
Total 26,243,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestWindsMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (77,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestWindsMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 26,243,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestWindsMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (77,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_WestWindsMember
   
Capital Place [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CapitalPlaceMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,688,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CapitalPlaceMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 9,098,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CapitalPlaceMember
[1]    
Total 10,786,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CapitalPlaceMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CapitalPlaceMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 1,688,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CapitalPlaceMember
   
Building and Improvements 9,098,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CapitalPlaceMember
[1],[2]    
Total 10,786,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CapitalPlaceMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (174,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CapitalPlaceMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 10,786,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CapitalPlaceMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (174,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_CapitalPlaceMember
   
Tudor Heights [Member]      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TudorHeightsMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 561,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TudorHeightsMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 4,865,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TudorHeightsMember
[1]    
Total 5,426,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TudorHeightsMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TudorHeightsMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 561,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TudorHeightsMember
   
Building and Improvements 4,865,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TudorHeightsMember
[1],[2]    
Total 5,426,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TudorHeightsMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (40,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TudorHeightsMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 5,426,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TudorHeightsMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (40,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TudorHeightsMember
   
Acute Care Hospitals      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AcuteCareHospitalMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 8,986,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AcuteCareHospitalMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 166,821,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AcuteCareHospitalMember
[1]    
Total 175,807,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AcuteCareHospitalMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AcuteCareHospitalMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 8,986,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AcuteCareHospitalMember
   
Building and Improvements 166,821,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AcuteCareHospitalMember
[1],[2]    
Total 175,807,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AcuteCareHospitalMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (11,324,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AcuteCareHospitalMember
   
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 175,807,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AcuteCareHospitalMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (11,324,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_AcuteCareHospitalMember
   
Texas Regional Medical Center      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TexasRegionalMedicalCenterAtSunnyvaleMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 4,020,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TexasRegionalMedicalCenterAtSunnyvaleMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 57,620,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TexasRegionalMedicalCenterAtSunnyvaleMember
[1]    
Total 61,640,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TexasRegionalMedicalCenterAtSunnyvaleMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TexasRegionalMedicalCenterAtSunnyvaleMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 4,020,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TexasRegionalMedicalCenterAtSunnyvaleMember
   
Building and Improvements 57,620,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TexasRegionalMedicalCenterAtSunnyvaleMember
[1],[2]    
Total 61,640,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TexasRegionalMedicalCenterAtSunnyvaleMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (6,694,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TexasRegionalMedicalCenterAtSunnyvaleMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 61,640,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TexasRegionalMedicalCenterAtSunnyvaleMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (6,694,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_TexasRegionalMedicalCenterAtSunnyvaleMember
   
Forest Park Medical Center - Frisco      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestParkMedicalCenterFriscoMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 4,966,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestParkMedicalCenterFriscoMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 109,201,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestParkMedicalCenterFriscoMember
[1]    
Total 114,167,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestParkMedicalCenterFriscoMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestParkMedicalCenterFriscoMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 4,966,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestParkMedicalCenterFriscoMember
   
Building and Improvements 109,201,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestParkMedicalCenterFriscoMember
[1],[2]    
Total 114,167,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestParkMedicalCenterFriscoMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (4,630,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestParkMedicalCenterFriscoMember
   
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years    
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 114,167,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestParkMedicalCenterFriscoMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (4,630,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_ForestParkMedicalCenterFriscoMember
   
Multi-property Indebtedness      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 12,932,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MultiPropertyIndebtednessMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MultiPropertyIndebtednessMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MultiPropertyIndebtednessMember
[1]    
Total 0sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MultiPropertyIndebtednessMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MultiPropertyIndebtednessMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MultiPropertyIndebtednessMember
   
Building and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MultiPropertyIndebtednessMember
[1],[2]    
Total 0us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MultiPropertyIndebtednessMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MultiPropertyIndebtednessMember
   
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 0us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MultiPropertyIndebtednessMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_MultiPropertyIndebtednessMember
   
Real Estate Held for Sale      
Accumulated depreciation:      
Depreciation expense related to assets held for sale   300,000us-gaap_Depreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= sbra_RealEstateHeldForSaleMember
 
Operating Segments      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 124,022,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 193,793,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember
   
Buildings and Improvements 1,664,726,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember
[1]    
Total 1,858,519,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,255,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 193,793,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember
   
Building and Improvements 1,637,741,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember
[1],[2]    
Total 1,831,534,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (185,789,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember
   
Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 1,831,534,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember
   
Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period (185,789,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember
   
Corporate Level      
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
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Initial Cost to Company      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
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Buildings and Improvements 136,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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[1]    
Total 136,000sbra_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCost
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Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 129,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
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Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
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Building and Improvements 265,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
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[1],[2]    
Total 265,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (205,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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Real estate:      
Balance at the end of the period 265,000us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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Accumulated depreciation:      
Balance at the end of the period $ (205,000)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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[1] Building and building improvements include land improvements and furniture and equipment.
[2] The aggregate cost of real estate for federal income tax purposes was $1.9 billion.
[3] Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 excludes expense of $0.3 million related to the asset held for sale.
[4] Property serves as collateral for a mortgage loan totaling $12.9 million as of December 31, 2014.