SEGMENT REPORTING - Schedule of Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Revenues:
Rental income	$ 228,261	$ 198,599	$ 187,506
Interest income from financing receivable	1,009	0	0
Interest income from other real estate related investments and other income	67,016	19,171	8,626
Total revenues	296,286	217,770	196,132
Expenses:
Depreciation and amortization	56,831	51,199	50,316
Interest expense	30,310	40,883	30,008
Property taxes	7,838	6,170	4,333
Impairment of real estate investments	42,225	36,301	79,062
Transaction costs	1,326	0	0
Provision for loan losses, net	4,900	0	3,844
Property operating expenses	5,714	3,423	5,039
General and administrative	28,923	21,805	20,165
Total expenses	178,067	159,781	192,767
Other income (loss):
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(657)	0	0
(Loss) gain on sale of real estate, net	(2,208)	2,218	(3,769)
Unrealized gain (loss) on other real estate related investments, net	9,045	(6,485)	(7,102)
Total other income (loss)	6,180	(4,267)	(10,871)
Net income (loss)	124,399	53,722	(7,506)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(681)	(13)	0
Net income (loss) attributable to CareTrust REIT, Inc.	125,080	53,735	(7,506)
Reportable Segment
Revenues:
Rental income	228,261	198,599	187,506
Interest income from financing receivable	1,009	0	0
Interest income from other real estate related investments and other income	67,016	19,171	8,626
Total revenues	296,286	217,770	196,132
Expenses:
Depreciation and amortization	56,831	51,199	50,316
Interest expense	30,310	40,883	30,008
Property taxes	7,838	6,170	4,333
Impairment of real estate investments	42,225	36,301	79,062
Transaction costs	1,326	0	0
Provision for loan losses, net	4,900	0	3,844
Property operating expenses	5,714	3,423	5,039
Cash compensation	6,474	5,636	6,107
Incentive compensation	9,699	5,350	3,550
Share-based compensation	6,130	5,153	5,758
Independent living facilities	2,785	2,399	1,897
Taxes and insurance	1,019	908	897
Other Expenses	2,816	2,359	1,956
General and administrative	28,923	21,805	20,165
Total expenses	178,067	159,781	192,767
Other income (loss):
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(657)	0	0
(Loss) gain on sale of real estate, net	(2,208)	2,218	(3,769)
Unrealized gain (loss) on other real estate related investments, net	9,045	(6,485)	(7,102)
Total other income (loss)	6,180	(4,267)	(10,871)
Net income (loss)	124,399	53,722	(7,506)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(681)	(13)	0
Net income (loss) attributable to CareTrust REIT, Inc.	$ 125,080	$ 53,735	$ (7,506)