CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income		$ (113,256)	$ 138,417	$ 69,018
Unrealized gain (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain		(142)	(315)	679
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	[1]	30,032	(27,208)	(25,368)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)		29,890	(27,523)	(24,689)
Comprehensive (loss) income		(83,366)	110,894	44,329
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest		0	0	(22)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.		$ (83,366)	$ 110,894	$ 44,307

[1] Amounts are net of income tax benefit of $106,000, $138,000 and $49,000 for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.