Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 18,034	$ 17,198	$ 54,299	$ 24,673
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation	970	0	375	0
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges	(1,781)	0	(4,470)	0
Comprehensive income	17,223	17,198	50,204	24,673
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	27	6	47	29
Comprehensive income attributable to Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.	$ 17,250	$ 17,204	$ 50,251	$ 24,702