CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 320,286	$ 124,399	$ 53,722
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation	9,092	0	0
Cash flow hedges	(3,220)	0	0
Total other comprehensive income	5,872	0	0
Total comprehensive income	326,158	124,399	53,722
Total comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(252)	(681)	(13)
Comprehensive income attributable to CareTrust REIT, Inc.	$ 326,410	$ 125,080	$ 53,735