Carrying amount, attributable to noncontrolling interests, of an entity's issued and outstanding stock which is not included within permanent equity. Temporary equity is a security with redemption features that are outside the control of the issuer, is not classified as an asset or liability in conformity with GAAP, and is not mandatorily redeemable. Includes any type of security that is redeemable at a fixed or determinable price or on a fixed or determinable date or dates, is redeemable at the option of the holder, or has conditions for redemption which are not solely within the control of the issuer. Includes stock with a put option held by an ESOP and stock redeemable by a holder only in the event of a change in control of the issuer.

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ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified				3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014 NHPPMBLP [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 NHPPMBLP [Member] Class A Units	Mar. 31, 2014 NHPPMBLP [Member] Class B Units
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Limited partnership units held by third party investors (in shares)				2,451,878
Percentage of ownership interest on total units outstanding				27.90%	72.10%
Limited partnership units outstanding (in shares)					6,326,112
Unit Conversion Factor for Common Stock			0.7866
Fair value of operating partnership units exceeding cost	$ 117,300	$ 111,600