CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 29,623	$ 83,683	$ 64,840	$ 5,991
Unrealized (loss) gain, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain	(534)	567	1,173	7
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges	(3,734)	(9,756)	(44,426)	(23,244)
Total other comprehensive loss	(4,268)	(9,189)	(43,253)	(23,237)
Comprehensive income (loss)	25,355	74,494	21,587	(17,246)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	(6)	0	(18)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.	$ 25,355	$ 74,488	$ 21,587	$ (17,264)