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Lessor Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Escalation Factor, Minimum

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Number Of Beds Or Units In Properties Sold

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Number Of Master Leases

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Number Of Operating Leases Acquired

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Number Of Properties Sold

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The net gain (loss) resulting from sales and other disposals of real estate owned for investment purposes.

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Impairment losses measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the business or real estate partnerships exceeds the fair value of the business or partnership.

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The number of real estate properties owned as of the balance sheet date.

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Cash received from the sale of real estate that is held for investment, that is, it is part of an investing activity during the period.

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Real Estate Investments, Net - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) facility lease	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) facility intangible_asset unit lease	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Investment [Line Items]
Number of living facilities \| facility	193		193
Number of facilities not leased \| facility	3		3
Number of operating leases acquired \| lease			3
Remaining lease term			80 years
Real estate investments, net	$ 1,189,449		$ 1,189,449		$ 1,152,261
Net proceeds from the sale of real estate			13,004	$ 0
Gain on sale of real estate	0	$ 0	2,051	0
Impairment of real estate investment	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 890
Off-Market Favorable Lease
Investment [Line Items]
Number of identified intangible assets \| intangible_asset			2
Ensign Master Leases
Investment [Line Items]
Facilities subject to operating lease \| facility	92		92
Number of master leases \| lease	8		8
Annualized revenues from master leases	$ 59,100		$ 59,100
Escalation factor for calculating revenues after year two	0.00%		0.00%
Percentage change in the consumer price index	2.50%		2.50%
Various Other Operators
Investment [Line Items]
Facilities subject to operating lease \| facility	98		98
Assisted Living Facilities \| Idaho
Investment [Line Items]
Number of properties sold \| facility			3
Number of units in properties sold \| unit			102
Real estate investments, net	$ 10,900		$ 10,900
Net proceeds from the sale of real estate			$ 13,000