Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Real estate investments:
Land	$ 854,055	$ 559,072
Buildings and improvements	8,969,465	6,035,295
Construction in progress	41,240	6,519
Acquired lease intangibles	317,850	146,813
Total real estate investments	10,182,610	6,747,699
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(1,601,662)	(1,468,180)
Net real estate property	8,580,948	5,279,519
Loans receivable, net	634,472	149,263
Investments in unconsolidated entities	14,765	15,332
Net real estate investments	9,230,185	5,444,114
Cash and cash equivalents	26,702	21,812
Escrow deposits and restricted cash	64,261	38,940
Deferred financing costs, net	16,129	19,533
Other assets	296,756	233,622
Total assets	9,634,033	5,758,021
Liabilities:
Senior notes payable and other debt	5,007,080	2,900,044
Accrued interest	26,558	19,296
Accounts payable and other liabilities	401,151	207,143
Deferred income taxes	279,668	241,333
Total liabilities	5,714,457	3,367,816
Commitments and contingencies
Ventas stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 10,000 shares authorized, unissued	0	0
Common stock, $0.25 par value; 300,000 shares authorized; 188,106 and 157,279 shares issued at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively	47,063	39,391
Capital in excess of par value	4,254,137	2,576,843
Accumulated other comprehensive income	28,212	26,868
Retained earnings (deficit)	(412,694)	(255,628)
Treasury stock, 0 and 14 shares at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively	0	(748)
Total Ventas stockholders' equity	3,916,718	2,386,726
Noncontrolling interest	2,858	3,479
Total equity	3,919,576	2,390,205
Total liabilities and equity	$ 9,634,033	$ 5,758,021