CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 36,460	$ 23,286	$ 101,300	$ 29,277
Unrealized (loss) gain, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain	(359)	917	814	924
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	6,830	(9,376)	(37,596)	(32,620)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	6,471	(8,459)	(36,782)	(31,696)
Comprehensive income (loss)	42,931	14,827	64,518	(2,419)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	(4)	0	(22)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.	$ 42,931	$ 14,823	$ 64,518	$ (2,441)