CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 79,383	$ 46,909	$ 33,715
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation	(1,433)	0	0
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedge	(4,358)	(1,542)	0
Total other comprehensive loss	(5,791)	(1,542)	0
Comprehensive income	73,592	45,367	33,715
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	30	43	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.	$ 73,622	$ 45,410	$ 33,715