Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 16,826	$ 14,796	$ 36,265	$ 7,475
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation	(595)	0	(595)	0
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges	(1,144)	0	(2,689)	0
Comprehensive income	15,087	14,796	32,981	7,475
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	9	5	20	23
Comprehensive income attributable to Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.	$ 15,096	$ 14,801	$ 33,001	$ 7,498