Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 4,186	$ 5,732	$ 10,340	$ 11,207
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Increase (decrease) in fair value of cash flow hedge	735	(493)	2,522	(123)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	735	(493)	2,522	(123)
Comprehensive income	4,921	5,239	12,862	11,084
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(954)	(936)	(1,939)	(1,880)
Comprehensive income attributable to MedEquities Realty Trust, Inc.	$ 3,967	$ 4,303	$ 10,923	$ 9,204