Summarized Condensed Consolidating Information - Narrative (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	May 10, 2017
Parent Guarantor
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Date of incorporation	Oct. 29, 2013
CTR Partnership, L.P.
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Date of formation	May 08, 2014
CareTrust Capital Corp.
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Date of formation	May 09, 2014
5.25% Senior Notes due 2025 | Senior Unsecured Notes
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Debt instrument, interest rate		5.25%