Related Party Transactions and Arrangements (Ownership) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common stock held by related party (in shares)	92,356,664	91,963,532
Limited partner units (in units)	90	90
Tax Depreciation Deduction \| Advisor
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Special allocation for tax purposes excess depreciation deductions maximum	$ 10.0
American Realty Capital Healthcare II Special Limited Partnership, LLC \| Special Limited Partner
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common stock held by related party (in shares)	8,888	8,888

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