CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 70,205	$ 79,383	$ 46,909
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation	(1,634)	(1,433)	0
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedge	7,169	(4,358)	(1,542)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	5,535	(5,791)	(1,542)
Comprehensive income	75,740	73,592	45,367
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	71	30	43
Comprehensive income attributable to Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.	$ 75,811	$ 73,622	$ 45,410