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Number of separate real estate development properties located on land subject to ground leases.

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Cash received for the sale of real estate that is not part of an investing activity during the current period.

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Real Estate and Other Activities - Steward Health Care System - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 18, 2024 USD ($) Property	Mar. 31, 2025 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Real estate and other impairment charges, net		$ 79,581	$ 694,905
Steward Health Care System LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of properties \| Property	23
Proceeds from sale of facilities	$ 40,000
Real estate and other impairment charges, net				$ 470,000