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Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Schedule III Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, Senior Housing Operating) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 3,461,527      
Initial Cost of Land 2,507,281      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 25,667,979      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,049,147      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,591,071      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 27,449,987      
Accumulated Depreciation 4,093,494 [1] $ 3,796,297 $ 3,020,908 $ 2,386,658
Seniors Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances 2,400,836      
Initial Cost of Land 1,085,554      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 11,775,094      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 807,677      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,151,566      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 12,516,758      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] 1,791,579      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Acton, MA, ACT Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances 0      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 31,346      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,107      
Carrying Amount of Land 14      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 32,440      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,201      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2000      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Agawam, MA, AGM2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 6,334      
Initial Cost of Land 880      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 10,044      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 629      
Carrying Amount of Land 959      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 10,594      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,441      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1996      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Albuquerque, NM, ABQ Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,270      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 20,837      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,543      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,275      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 22,375      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,044      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2010      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1984      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Alhambra, CA, ALH Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 600      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 6,305      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 8,987      
Carrying Amount of Land 600      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 15,292      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,342      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1923      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Altrincham, UKD, HLB Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 4,244      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 25,187      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,244      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 25,187      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,127      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Amherstview, ON, AMH Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 591      
Initial Cost of Land 473      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 4,446      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 236      
Carrying Amount of Land 500      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 4,654      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 530      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1974      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Arlington, TX, ARL2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 21,090      
Initial Cost of Land 1,660      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 37,395      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,990      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,709      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 40,336      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 8,632      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2000      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Arnprior, ON, ARR Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 412      
Initial Cost of Land 788      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 6,283      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 331      
Carrying Amount of Land 813      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 6,590      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,148      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1991      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Atlanta, GA, ATL4 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,100      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 20,603      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 749      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,154      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 21,298      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,843      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2014      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2000      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Austin, TX, ATN3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,560      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 21,413      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 113      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,560      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 21,526      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,840      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2014      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2013      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Austin, TX, ATN5 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 4,200      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 74,850      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 418      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,200      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 75,268      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,964      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2014      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Avon, CT, AVO Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 18,645      
Initial Cost of Land 1,550      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 30,571      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,290      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,580      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 32,831      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 8,359      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Azusa, CA, AZS Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 570      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 3,141      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 6,941      
Carrying Amount of Land 570      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 10,082      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,656      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 1998      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1953      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Bagshot, UKJ, BAG Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 4,960      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 29,881      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,960      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 29,881      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,347      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Banstead, UKJ, BST Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 6,695      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 55,113      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 6,695      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 55,113      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 8,492      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2005      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Basingstoke, UKJ, BSK Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,420      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 18,853      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,420      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 18,853      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,395      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2014      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2012      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Basking Ridge, NJ, BKR Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,356      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 37,710      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,000      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,389      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 38,677      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,871      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2002      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Bassett, UKJ, BAT Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 4,874      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 32,304      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,874      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 32,304      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,540      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2006      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Baton Rouge, LA, BTR Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 9,186      
Initial Cost of Land 790      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 29,436      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 367      
Carrying Amount of Land 801      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 29,792      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,477      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Beaconsfield, UKJ, BCF Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 5,566      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 50,952      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,566      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 50,952      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,642      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Beaconsfield, QC, BFD Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,149      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 17,484      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 739      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,197      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 18,175      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,954      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2008      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Bedford, NH, BED2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 0      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 33,235      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,548      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 30,687      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,123      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2012      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Bee Cave, TX, BCA Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,820      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 21,084      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 634      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,820      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 21,718      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,153      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2014      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Bellevue, WA, BVE Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,800      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 19,004      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,543      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,816      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 20,531      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,885      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Belmont, CA, BMH Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,000      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 23,526      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,889      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,000      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 25,415      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,447      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1971      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Belmont, CA, BMH2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 35,300      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,206      
Carrying Amount of Land 0      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 36,506      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,883      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2002      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Berkeley, CA, BKY Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 12,663      
Initial Cost of Land 3,050      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 32,677      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,058      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,050      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 34,735      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 716      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1966      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Bethesda, MD, BTH Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 45,309      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 500      
Carrying Amount of Land 3      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 45,807      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,170      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Bethesda, MD, BTHAU Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 0      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 127      
Carrying Amount of Land 0      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 127      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 22      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Bethesda, MD, BTHMC Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 0      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 405      
Carrying Amount of Land 0      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 405      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 51      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Billerica, MA, BIL Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,619      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 21,381      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 657      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,624      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 22,034      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,852      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2000      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Birmingham, UKG, BMG Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 4      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 21,321      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 4      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 21,321      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,631      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2006      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Birmingham, UKG, BMG2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 0      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 14,494      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,480      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 13,014      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 28      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2016      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Birmingham, UKG, SNC Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 0      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 14,119      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,807      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 11,313      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 0      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2016      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Blainville, QC, BVL Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,077      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 8,902      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 399      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,141      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 9,237      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,400      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2008      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Bloomfield Hills, MI, BLM Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,000      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 35,662      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 604      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,000      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 36,266      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,510      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Borehamwood, UKH, BHD Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 5,367      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 41,937      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,367      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 41,937      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,423      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2003      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Bothell, WA, BHL Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,350      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 13,439      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,928      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,361      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 15,357      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,270      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1988      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Boulder, CO, BOL Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,994      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 27,458      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,821      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,014      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 29,259      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,621      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2003      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Bournemouth, UKK, SBE Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 5,527      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 42,547      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,527      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 42,547      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,235      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2008      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Braintree, MA, BRA3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 20,617      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 41,290      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 607      
Carrying Amount of Land 56      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 41,841      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,713      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2007      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Brampton, ON, BPT Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 43,804      
Initial Cost of Land 10,256      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 60,021      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 10,256      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 60,021      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,334      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Brighton, MA, BRI2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 10,127      
Initial Cost of Land 2,100      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 14,616      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,060      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,109      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 15,667      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,583      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1995      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Brockport, NY, BKP Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,500      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 23,496      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 94      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,500      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 23,590      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,808      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Brockville, ON, BCK Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 4,604      
Initial Cost of Land 484      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 7,445      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 338      
Carrying Amount of Land 506      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 7,761      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 744      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1996      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Brookfield, CT, BRO Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 19,001      
Initial Cost of Land 2,250      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 30,180      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,630      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,262      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 31,799      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,206      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Broomfield, CO, BMF Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 4,140      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 44,547      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 10,646      
Carrying Amount of Land 10,054      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 49,279      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 12,387      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Brossard, QC, BSD Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 11,401      
Initial Cost of Land 5,499      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 31,854      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,499      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 31,854      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,272      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1989      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Buckingham, UKJ, BKG Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,979      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 13,880      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,979      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 13,880      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 969      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2014      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1883      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Buffalo Grove, IL, BFG Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,850      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 49,129      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 785      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,850      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 49,914      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,822      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2003      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Burbank, CA, BRB Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 4,940      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 43,466      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,003      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,940      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 44,469      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 8,242      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2002      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Burbank, CA, BRB2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 19,935      
Initial Cost of Land 3,610      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 50,817      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,503      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,610      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 53,320      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 941      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1985      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Burlington, ON, BGN Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 12,810      
Initial Cost of Land 1,309      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 19,311      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 885      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,349      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 20,156      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,377      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1990      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Burlington, MA, BGT Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,443      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 34,354      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,022      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,522      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 35,298      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,935      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2005      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Burlington, MA, BGT2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,750      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 57,488      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,024      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,750      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 60,512      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 0      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2011      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Calabasas, CA, CLS Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 6,438      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 877      
Carrying Amount of Land 0      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 7,315      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,377      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1972      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Calgary, AB, CAL2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 12,534      
Initial Cost of Land 2,252      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 37,415      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,566      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,324      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 38,909      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,804      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2003      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Calgary, AB, CAL3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 14,376      
Initial Cost of Land 2,793      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 41,179      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,565      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,888      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 42,650      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,196      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Calgary, AB, CAL4 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 11,364      
Initial Cost of Land 3,122      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 38,971      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,461      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,229      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 40,325      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,743      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Calgary, AB, CAL5 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 23,014      
Initial Cost of Land 3,431      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 28,983      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,292      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,551      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 30,155      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,188      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1989      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Calgary, AB, CAL8 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 24,579      
Initial Cost of Land 2,385      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 36,776      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,348      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,463      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 38,047      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,082      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2006      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Camberley, UKJ, CBL3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,654      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 5,736      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 16,874      
Carrying Amount of Land 7,217      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 18,048      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 106      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2014      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2016      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Cardiff, UKL, CDF Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,191      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 12,566      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,191      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 12,566      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,665      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2007      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Cardiff by the Sea, CA, CDS Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 38,767      
Initial Cost of Land 5,880      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 64,711      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,174      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,880      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 65,885      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 12,242      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Carol Stream, IL, CAO Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,730      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 55,048      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,420      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,730      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 56,468      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 9,664      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Cary, NC, CRY2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 740      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 45,240      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 390      
Carrying Amount of Land 740      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 45,630      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,956      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Cedar Park, TX, CEP Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,750      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 15,664      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 118      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,750      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 15,782      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 9      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2015      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Centerville, MA, CTR2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,300      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 27,357      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,041      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,324      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 28,375      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,481      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Cerritos, CA, CRR Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 27,494      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,554      
Carrying Amount of Land 0      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 31,048      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 779      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2002      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Chatham, ON, CTM Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 1,422      
Initial Cost of Land 1,098      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 12,462      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,114      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,139      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 13,536      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,253      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1965      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Chelmsford, MA, CHM3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,589      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 26,432      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 714      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,594      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 27,141      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,148      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1997      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Chesterfield, MO, CHF Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,857      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 48,366      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 798      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,857      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 49,164      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,929      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Chorleywood, UKH, CYD Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 5,636      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 43,191      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,636      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 43,191      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,942      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2007      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Chula Vista, CA, BNA Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,072      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 22,163      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 695      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,128      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 22,802      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,583      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2003      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Church Crookham, UKJ, CCK Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,591      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 14,215      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,591      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 14,215      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,690      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2014      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2014      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Cincinnati, OH, KEW Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,060      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 109,388      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 10,021      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,060      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 119,409      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 19,242      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2007      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2010      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Claremont, CA, CMT Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,430      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 9,928      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,100      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,438      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 11,019      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,963      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Cohasset, MA, COH2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,485      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 26,147      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,202      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,487      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 27,347      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,369      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Colorado Springs, CO, CSP2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 800      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 14,756      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,409      
Carrying Amount of Land 840      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 16,125      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,433      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Concord, NH, CNC Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 13,081      
Initial Cost of Land 720      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 21,164      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 702      
Carrying Amount of Land 779      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 21,807      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,171      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Coquitlam, BC, CQT Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 10,245      
Initial Cost of Land 3,047      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 24,567      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,035      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,142      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 25,507      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,378      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1990      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Costa Mesa, CA, CST Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,050      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 19,969      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,176      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,050      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 21,145      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,508      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1965      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Crystal Lake, IL, CLA2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 875      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 12,461      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,040      
Carrying Amount of Land 893      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 13,483      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,575      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Dallas, TX, DAL2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,080      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 9,655      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 612      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,080      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 10,267      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,202      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1997      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Dallas, TX, DAL3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 6,330      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 114,794      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 637      
Carrying Amount of Land 6,330      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 115,431      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,170      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2013      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Danvers, MA, DAN Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 9,175      
Initial Cost of Land 1,120      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 14,557      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 910      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,145      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 15,442      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,328      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2000      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Danvers, MA, DAN2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,203      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 28,761      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 154      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,257      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 28,860      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,865      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1997      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Davenport, IA, DAV Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,403      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 35,893      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,068      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,480      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 38,884      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,930      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2006      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Decatur, GA, DEC2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 0      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 30,456      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,946      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 28,510      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,979      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Denver, CO, DVR4 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 12,283      
Initial Cost of Land 1,450      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 19,389      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,009      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,470      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 22,379      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,490      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1997      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Denver, CO, DVR5 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,910      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 35,838      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,002      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,933      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 36,817      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,299      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2007      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Dix Hills, NY, DHL Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,808      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 39,014      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,059      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,809      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 40,072      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,394      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2003      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC, DDO Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,957      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 14,431      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 629      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,017      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 15,000      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,932      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2008      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Dresher, PA, DRS2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 7,103      
Initial Cost of Land 1,900      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 10,664      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 774      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,900      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 11,438      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,871      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2006      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Dublin, OH, DUB Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,680      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 43,423      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,727      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,775      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 49,055      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 10,839      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2010      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1990      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | East Haven, CT, ETH Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 22,079      
Initial Cost of Land 2,660      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 35,533      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,234      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,681      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 37,746      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 10,112      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2000      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | East Meadow, NY, EMD Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 69      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 45,991      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 848      
Carrying Amount of Land 124      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 46,783      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,311      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2002      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | East Setauket, NY, ESK Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 4,920      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 37,354      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,047      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,975      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 38,347      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,962      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2002      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Eastbourne, UKJ, EBN Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 4,145      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 33,744      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,145      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 33,744      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,511      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2008      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Edgbaston, UKG, EDB Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 0      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 16,689      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,720      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 13,969      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 638      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2014      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2015      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Edgewater, NJ, EDG Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 4,561      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 25,047      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,000      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,564      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 26,044      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,349      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2000      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Edison, NJ, EDS Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,892      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 32,314      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,051      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,896      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 33,361      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,579      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1996      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Edmonds, WA, EDD Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 10,991      
Initial Cost of Land 1,650      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 24,449      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 541      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,651      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 24,989      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,056      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1976      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Edmonton, AB, EDT Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 9,222      
Initial Cost of Land 1,589      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 29,819      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,176      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,638      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 30,946      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,496      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Edmonton, AB, EDT2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 11,914      
Initial Cost of Land 2,063      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 37,293      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,587      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,127      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 38,816      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 8,990      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1968      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Encinitas, CA, ENC Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,460      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 7,721      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,377      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,460      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 10,098      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,102      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2000      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1988      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Encino, CA, ECN Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 5,040      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 46,255      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,195      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,040      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 47,450      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 8,407      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2003      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Escondido, CA, ESC Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,520      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 24,024      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,300      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,520      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 25,324      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,450      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1987      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Esher, UKJ, ESH Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 5,783      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 48,361      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,783      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 48,361      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,956      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2006      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Fairfax, VA, FFX Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 19      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 2,678      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 175      
Carrying Amount of Land 47      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 2,825      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 708      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1991      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Fairfield, NJ, FAF Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,120      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 43,868      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 934      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,175      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 44,747      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,192      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Fareham, UKJ, FRH Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,408      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 17,970      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,408      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 17,970      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,699      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2014      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2012      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Flossmoor, IL, FLS Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,292      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 9,496      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,339      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,339      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 10,788      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,209      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2000      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Folsom, CA, FSM Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,490      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 32,754      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 11      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,490      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 32,765      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,292      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2014      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Fort Worth, TX, FWT3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,080      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 27,888      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,217      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,085      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 31,100      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,747      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Fort Worth, TX, FWT8 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,740      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 19,799      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 961      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,740      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 20,760      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 0      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2014      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Franklin, MA, FKL Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,430      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 30,597      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,416      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,442      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 33,000      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,550      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Frome, UKK, FRO Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,720      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 14,813      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,720      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 14,813      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,160      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2014      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2012      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Fullerton, CA, FUL Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 12,537      
Initial Cost of Land 1,964      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 19,989      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 638      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,998      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 20,593      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,484      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2008      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Gahanna, OH, GAH Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 772      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 11,214      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,209      
Carrying Amount of Land 787      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 12,408      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,870      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Gilbert, AZ, GLB Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 16,042      
Initial Cost of Land 2,160      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 28,246      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 472      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,160      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 28,718      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,703      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2008      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Gilroy, CA, GIL Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 760      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 13,880      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 24,615      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,575      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 37,680      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 9,028      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2006      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2007      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Glen Cove, NY, GLC Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 4,594      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 35,236      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,447      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,615      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 36,662      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,045      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Glenview, IL, GLV Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,090      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 69,288      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,542      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,090      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 70,830      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 11,838      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Golden Valley, MN, GVY Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 19,396      
Initial Cost of Land 1,520      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 33,513      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 827      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,545      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 34,314      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,088      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2005      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Grimsby, ON, GRM Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 636      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 5,617      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 259      
Carrying Amount of Land 655      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 5,857      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 651      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1991      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, GPW Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 950      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 13,662      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 250      
Carrying Amount of Land 950      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 13,912      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,025      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2006      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, GPW2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,430      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 31,777      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 799      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,430      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 32,576      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,721      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2005      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Guelph, ON, GUE2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 4,313      
Initial Cost of Land 1,190      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 7,597      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 380      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,237      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 7,930      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,098      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1978      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Guildford, UKJ, GDF Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 5,361      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 56,494      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,361      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 56,494      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 8,384      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2006      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Gurnee, IL, GUR Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 890      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 27,931      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,005      
Carrying Amount of Land 935      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 28,891      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,033      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2002      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Hamden, CT, HMD2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 14,857      
Initial Cost of Land 1,460      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 24,093      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,296      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,487      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 25,362      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,965      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Hampshire, UKJ, HMP Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 4,172      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 26,035      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,172      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 26,035      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,104      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2006      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Haverhill, MA, HVH Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,720      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 50,046      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 831      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,723      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 50,873      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,973      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1997      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Henderson, NV, HNR3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 880      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 29,809      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 471      
Carrying Amount of Land 895      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 30,265      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,784      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Henderson, NV, HNR4 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 5,572      
Initial Cost of Land 1,190      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 11,600      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 499      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,212      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 12,078      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,007      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2008      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Highland Park, IL, HDP2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,250      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 25,313      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 847      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,259      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 26,150      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,895      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2005      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Hingham, MA, HGM Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,440      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 32,292      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 64      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,440      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 32,356      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,840      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2012      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Holbrook, NY, HBK Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,957      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 35,337      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 773      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,016      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 36,051      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,617      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Horley, UKJ, HLE Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,332      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 12,144      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,332      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 12,144      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,457      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2014      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2014      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Houston, TX, HOU10 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,830      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 55,674      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,115      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,830      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 60,789      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 11,699      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Houston, TX, HOU11 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 17,274      
Initial Cost of Land 1,040      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 31,965      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,258      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,044      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 37,218      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,026      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Houston, TX, HOU12 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,750      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 15,603      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 210      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,750      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 15,813      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 9      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2014      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Houston, TX, HOU9 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 960      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 27,598      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,538      
Carrying Amount of Land 960      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 29,136      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,194      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1995      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Hove, UKJ, HVE Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,360      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 6,979      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,360      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 6,979      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 656      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2014      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1987      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Huntington Beach, CA, HGB Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,808      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 31,172      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,743      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,886      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 32,838      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,231      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2004      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Irving, TX, IRV Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,030      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 6,823      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,421      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,030      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 8,244      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,122      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2007      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Johns Creek, GA, JCR Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,580      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 23,285      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 362      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,588      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 23,639      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,789      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Kanata, ON, KNA Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,689      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 28,670      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,689      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 28,670      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,951      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2005      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Kansas City, MO, KNS2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,820      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 34,898      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,138      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,845      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 39,011      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 8,933      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2010      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1980      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Kansas City, MO, KNS3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 5,950      
Initial Cost of Land 1,930      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 39,997      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,760      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,963      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 43,724      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 10,341      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2010      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1986      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Kansas City, MO, KNS6 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 541      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 23,962      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 52      
Carrying Amount of Land 541      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 24,015      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,713      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2014      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Kelowna, BC, KEL Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 5,802      
Initial Cost of Land 2,688      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 13,647      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 620      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,771      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 14,184      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,047      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Kennebunk, ME, KBK Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,700      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 30,204      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,199      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,022      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 33,081      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 9,952      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2006      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Kingston, ON, KST Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 4,614      
Initial Cost of Land 1,030      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 11,416      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 549      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,061      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 11,933      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,144      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1983      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Kingwood, TX, KNG2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 480      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 9,777      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,033      
Carrying Amount of Land 480      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 10,810      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,148      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Kirkland, WA, KRK2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 24,600      
Initial Cost of Land 3,450      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 38,709      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 595      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,515      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 39,239      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,861      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Kitchener, ON, KCH Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 1,473      
Initial Cost of Land 640      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 2,744      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 161      
Carrying Amount of Land 660      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 2,885      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 581      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1979      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Kitchener, ON, KCH2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 4,645      
Initial Cost of Land 1,130      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 9,939      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 437      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,167      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 10,338      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,870      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1988      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Kitchener, ON, KCH3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 3,539      
Initial Cost of Land 1,093      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 7,327      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 372      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,129      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 7,663      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,801      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1964      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Kitchener, ON, KCH4 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 13,146      
Initial Cost of Land 1,341      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 13,939      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,419      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,341      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 16,358      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 262      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2003      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | La Palma, CA, LPM Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,950      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 16,591      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 640      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,966      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 17,216      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,835      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2003      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Lafayette Hill, PA, LFH Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,750      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 11,848      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,738      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,867      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 13,469      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,909      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Laguna Hills, CA, LHL Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 12,820      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 75,926      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 10,284      
Carrying Amount of Land 12,820      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 86,210      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 0      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1988      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Laguna Woods, CA, LDS Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 11,280      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 76,485      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 7,142      
Carrying Amount of Land 11,280      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 83,627      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,628      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1987      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Laguna Woods, CA, LDS2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 9,150      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 57,842      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,246      
Carrying Amount of Land 9,150      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 63,088      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,358      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1986      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Lake Zurich, IL, LKZ Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,470      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 9,830      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,799      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,470      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 12,629      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,074      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2007      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Lawrenceville, GA, LWV3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 15,602      
Initial Cost of Land 1,500      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 29,003      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 507      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,508      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 29,502      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,799      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2008      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Leawood, KS, LEA Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 15,328      
Initial Cost of Land 2,490      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 32,493      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,191      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,690      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 32,484      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,775      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Lenexa, KS, LEN2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 9,581      
Initial Cost of Land 826      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 26,251      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 599      
Carrying Amount of Land 836      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 26,841      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,937      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2006      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Leominster, MA, LMT3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 944      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 23,164      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 534      
Carrying Amount of Land 947      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 23,695      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,240      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Lincroft, NJ, LIN Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 9      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 19,958      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,268      
Carrying Amount of Land 9      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 21,226      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,302      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2002      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Lombard, IL, LMB Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 16,603      
Initial Cost of Land 2,130      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 59,943      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 501      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,130      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 60,444      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 9,202      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | London, UKI, LDN Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,121      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 10,027      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,121      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 10,027      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 817      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2014      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2012      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | London, ON, LND2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 835      
Initial Cost of Land 987      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 8,228      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 473      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,037      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 8,651      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 969      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1989      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | London, ON, LND3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 6,329      
Initial Cost of Land 1,969      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 16,985      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,087      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,029      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 18,012      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,153      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1953      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | London, ON, LND4 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,445      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 13,631      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 570      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,598      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 14,048      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,155      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1950      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Longueuil, QC, LGL2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 9,905      
Initial Cost of Land 3,992      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 23,711      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 852      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,166      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 24,388      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,771      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1989      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Los Angeles, CA, LOA Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 11,430      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,034      
Carrying Amount of Land 0      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 13,464      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,849      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2008      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1971      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Los Angeles, CA, LOA2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 62,843      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 114,438      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,599      
Carrying Amount of Land 0      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 116,037      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 22,542      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Los Angeles, CA, LOA3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,540      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 19,007      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,151      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,540      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 20,158      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,470      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Los Angeles, CA, LOA4 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 28,050      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,122      
Carrying Amount of Land 0      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 29,172      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 547      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2006      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Louisville, KY, LOU3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,420      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 20,816      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,039      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,420      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 21,855      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,954      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Louisville, KY, LOU4 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 10,977      
Initial Cost of Land 1,600      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 20,326      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 333      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,600      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 20,659      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,774      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2010      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Lynnfield, MA, LYN Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,165      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 45,200      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,817      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,165      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 47,016      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,489      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2006      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Malvern, PA, MVN Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,651      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 17,194      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,318      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,708      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 18,454      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,281      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Mansfield, MA, MAS Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 27,347      
Initial Cost of Land 3,320      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 57,011      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,846      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,431      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 62,747      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 13,897      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Maple Ridge, BC, MPR Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 8,781      
Initial Cost of Land 2,875      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 11,922      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,875      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 11,922      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 926      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Marieville, QC, MVI Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 6,762      
Initial Cost of Land 1,278      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 12,113      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 87      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,323      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 12,155      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 927      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2002      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Markham, ON, MKH Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 39,383      
Initial Cost of Land 3,727      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 48,939      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,801      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,848      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 50,620      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 11,766      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1981      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Marlboro, NJ, MBO Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,222      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 14,888      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 680      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,222      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 15,568      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,772      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2002      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Medicine Hat, AB, MEH2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 11,092      
Initial Cost of Land 1,432      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 14,141      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 137      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,476      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 14,234      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,156      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Memphis, TN, MPS5 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,800      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 17,744      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,116      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,800      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 18,860      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,350      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Meriden, CT, MEI Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 9,056      
Initial Cost of Land 1,500      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 14,874      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,032      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,538      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 15,868      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,645      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Metairie, LA, MET Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 13,013      
Initial Cost of Land 725      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 27,708      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 380      
Carrying Amount of Land 725      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 28,089      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,051      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Middletown, CT, MIN Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 14,916      
Initial Cost of Land 1,430      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 24,242      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,226      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,439      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 25,458      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,148      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Middletown, RI, MIT Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 15,863      
Initial Cost of Land 2,480      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 24,628      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,577      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,511      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 26,174      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,217      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Milford, CT, MIF Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 11,128      
Initial Cost of Land 3,210      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 17,364      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,420      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,213      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 18,781      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,973      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Milton, ON, MTO Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 14,760      
Initial Cost of Land 4,542      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 25,321      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,068      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,687      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 27,244      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,920      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2012      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Minnetonka, MN, MTK Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 13,938      
Initial Cost of Land 2,080      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 24,360      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,923      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,376      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 25,987      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,604      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Minnetonka, MN, MTK2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 15,959      
Initial Cost of Land 920      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 29,344      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 564      
Carrying Amount of Land 920      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 29,908      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,241      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2006      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Mission Viejo, CA, MVJ Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 14,375      
Initial Cost of Land 6,600      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 52,118      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,025      
Carrying Amount of Land 6,600      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 56,143      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,031      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Mississauga, ON, MSS Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 9,046      
Initial Cost of Land 1,602      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 17,996      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 729      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,651      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 18,675      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,274      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1984      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Mississauga, ON, MSS2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 3,046      
Initial Cost of Land 873      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 4,655      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 270      
Carrying Amount of Land 900      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 4,899      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 872      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1978      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Mississauga, ON, MSS3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 19,440      
Initial Cost of Land 3,649      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 35,137      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,569      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,778      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 36,577      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,676      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1988      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Mississauga, ON, MSS4 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 6,191      
Initial Cost of Land 2,548      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 15,158      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 842      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,626      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 15,922      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,359      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1989      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Mobberley, UKD, MBB Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 5,146      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 26,665      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,146      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 26,665      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,676      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2007      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Monterey, CA, MTY Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 6,440      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 29,101      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 680      
Carrying Amount of Land 6,440      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 29,781      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,786      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Montgomery Village, MD, MVG Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,530      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 18,246      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,175      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,570      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 23,381      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,912      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1993      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Moose Jaw, SK, MJW Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 2,507      
Initial Cost of Land 582      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 12,973      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 584      
Carrying Amount of Land 600      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 13,539      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,392      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Mystic, CT, MYS Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 11,128      
Initial Cost of Land 1,400      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 18,274      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 860      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,427      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 19,107      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,431      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Naperville, IL, NPR3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,550      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 12,237      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,227      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,550      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 14,464      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,868      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2013      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Naperville, IL, NPR4 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,540      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 28,204      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 887      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,540      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 29,091      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,868      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2002      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Naples, FL, NPL3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 57,939      
Initial Cost of Land 8,989      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 119,398      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,012      
Carrying Amount of Land 9,068      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 121,331      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 8,426      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2000      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Nashua, NH, NSH Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,264      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 43,026      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 492      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,264      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 43,519      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,149      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Nashville, TN, NSV5 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,900      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 35,788      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,004      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,900      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 37,792      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,958      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Needham, MA, NED3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,240      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 32,992      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,068      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,240      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 34,060      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 0      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2011      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Nepean, ON, NPN Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 5,794      
Initial Cost of Land 1,575      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 5,770      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 383      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,638      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 6,090      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,101      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1988      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Newbury, UKJ, NWY Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 0      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 15,646      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,850      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 12,796      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 85      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2016      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Newburyport, MA, NBP2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,750      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 29,187      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,063      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,750      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 30,250      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 0      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2015      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Newmarket, UKH, NWM Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 4,071      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 11,902      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,071      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 11,902      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,212      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2014      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2011      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Newton, MA, NEW Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 26,992      
Initial Cost of Land 2,250      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 43,614      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 992      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,263      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 44,593      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 9,596      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1996      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Newton, MA, NEW2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 15,558      
Initial Cost of Land 2,500      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 30,681      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,897      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,514      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 32,564      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,387      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1996      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Newton, MA, NEW3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,360      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 25,099      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,508      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,385      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 26,582      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,339      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1994      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Newtown Square, PA, NTS Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,930      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 14,420      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 669      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,941      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 15,078      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,629      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2004      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Niagara Falls, ON, NFL Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 6,814      
Initial Cost of Land 1,225      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 7,963      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 380      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,263      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 8,305      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,025      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1991      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Niantic, CT, NIA Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,320      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 25,986      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,266      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,334      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 30,238      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,525      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | North Andover, MA, NAN Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 21,901      
Initial Cost of Land 1,960      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 34,976      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,459      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,019      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 36,377      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,872      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1995      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | North Chelmsford, MA, CHM2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 11,542      
Initial Cost of Land 880      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 18,478      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 839      
Carrying Amount of Land 927      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 19,271      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,938      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | North Dartmouth, MA, DTM Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,700      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 35,337      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,463      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,700      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 36,800      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 0      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1997      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | North Tustin, CA, NTT Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,880      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 18,059      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 562      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,901      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 18,600      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,510      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2000      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Oak Park, IL, OKP Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,250      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 40,383      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,058      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,250      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 41,441      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,219      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2004      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Oakland, CA, OAK Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,877      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 47,508      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,539      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,900      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 50,024      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 8,007      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Oakton, VA, OKN Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,250      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 37,576      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,753      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,260      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 39,319      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,066      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1997      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Oakville, ON, OKV Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 5,890      
Initial Cost of Land 1,252      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 7,382      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 322      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,291      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 7,666      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,400      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1982      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Oakville, ON, OKV2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 10,145      
Initial Cost of Land 2,134      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 29,963      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,310      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,214      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 31,192      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,960      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1994      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Oakville, ON, OKV3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 5,306      
Initial Cost of Land 1,271      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 13,754      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 674      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,310      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 14,389      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,227      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1988      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Oceanside, CA, OSD Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,160      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 18,352      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,518      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,202      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 21,829      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,566      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2005      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Okotoks, AB, OKO Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 18,174      
Initial Cost of Land 714      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 20,943      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 716      
Carrying Amount of Land 736      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 21,636      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,660      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2010      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Oshawa, ON, OHW Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 3,119      
Initial Cost of Land 841      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 7,570      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 363      
Carrying Amount of Land 882      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 7,892      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,464      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1991      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Ottawa, ON, NPN2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 10,221      
Initial Cost of Land 1,341      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 15,425      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,018      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,395      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 16,388      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,400      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Ottawa, ON, OTT10 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 19,153      
Initial Cost of Land 3,454      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 23,309      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,033      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,606      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 24,190      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,854      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1966      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Ottawa, ON, OTT11 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 22,027      
Initial Cost of Land 4,305      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 39,106      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,305      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 39,106      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,868      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2005      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Ottawa, ON, OTT12 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 6,720      
Initial Cost of Land 2,103      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 18,421      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,337      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,176      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 20,685      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,506      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1989      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Ottawa, ON, OTT13 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 12,149      
Initial Cost of Land 2,963      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 26,424      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,093      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,054      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 28,425      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,127      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2008      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Ottawa, ON, OTT14 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 10,138      
Initial Cost of Land 1,561      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 18,170      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 848      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,612      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 18,966      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,440      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2006      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Ottawa, ON, OTT15 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 13,924      
Initial Cost of Land 3,403      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 31,090      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,159      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,511      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 33,142      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,360      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Ottawa, ON, OTT16 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 18,783      
Initial Cost of Land 3,411      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 28,335      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,221      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,516      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 32,451      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,524      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Ottawa, ON, OTT4 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 2,991      
Initial Cost of Land 724      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 4,710      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 215      
Carrying Amount of Land 747      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 4,902      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 904      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1995      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Ottawa, ON, OTT5 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 2,180      
Initial Cost of Land 818      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 2,165      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,129      
Carrying Amount of Land 702      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 3,409      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 690      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1993      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Ottawa, ON, OTT6 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 10,626      
Initial Cost of Land 2,809      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 27,299      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,134      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,899      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 28,343      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,910      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Ottawa, ON, OTT7 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 4,795      
Initial Cost of Land 1,156      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 9,758      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 439      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,221      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 10,132      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,620      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Ottawa, ON, OTT8 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 6,246      
Initial Cost of Land 746      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 7,800      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 426      
Carrying Amount of Land 775      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 8,198      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,410      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Ottawa, ON, OTT9 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 9,389      
Initial Cost of Land 1,176      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 12,764      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 715      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,228      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 13,427      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,176      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1987      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Overland Park, KS, OVP4 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 3,405      
Initial Cost of Land 1,540      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 16,269      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,177      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,728      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 17,258      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,992      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Palo Alto, CA, PAO Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 16,535      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 39,639      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,937      
Carrying Amount of Land 22      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 41,554      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,344      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2007      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Paramus, NJ, PAM Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,840      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 35,728      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,457      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,851      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 37,174      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,520      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Parkland, FL, PKL Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 57,514      
Initial Cost of Land 4,880      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 111,481      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,612      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,885      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 113,088      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 8,239      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2000      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Peabody, MA, PBD2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 6,235      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 0      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 19,199      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,250      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 16,949      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,855      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1994      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Pembroke, ON, PBK Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,931      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 9,427      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,931      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 9,427      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,320      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Pittsburgh, PA, PSB2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,580      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 18,017      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 427      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,587      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 18,436      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,346      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Placentia, CA, PLC2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 8,480      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 17,076      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,663      
Carrying Amount of Land 8,480      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 18,739      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 578      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1987      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Plainview, NY, PLV2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,066      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 19,901      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 597      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,174      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 20,390      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,923      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Plano, TX, PLO5 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 28,215      
Initial Cost of Land 3,120      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 59,950      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,009      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,120      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 60,959      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 13,352      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2006      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Plano, TX, PLO7 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,750      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 15,390      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 418      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,750      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 15,808      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 9      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2014      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Playa Vista, CA, PYV Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,580      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 40,531      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 862      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,584      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 41,389      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,732      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2006      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Plymouth, MA, PLY3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,444      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 34,951      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 625      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,444      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 35,576      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,016      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Plymouth, MA, PLY4 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 13,742      
Initial Cost of Land 2,550      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 35,055      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,004      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,550      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 37,059      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 0      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1970      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Port Perry, ON, PPY Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 9,723      
Initial Cost of Land 3,685      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 26,788      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,405      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,799      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 29,079      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,005      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Providence, RI, PRO Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,655      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 21,910      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,655      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 21,910      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 8,265      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Purley, UKI, PUR Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 7,365      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 35,161      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 7,365      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 35,161      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,581      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2005      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Queensbury, NY, QSB Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,260      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 21,744      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 655      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,260      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 22,399      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,712      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Quincy, MA, QCY3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,350      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 12,584      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 765      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,423      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 13,276      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,180      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Rancho Cucamonga, CA, RCG Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,480      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 10,055      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 671      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,539      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 10,667      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,200      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, RPV Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 5,450      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 60,034      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,681      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,450      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 61,715      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 10,709      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2004      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Randolph, NJ, RDP Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,540      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 46,934      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 636      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,540      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 47,570      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,337      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2006      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Red Deer, AB, RDR Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 12,215      
Initial Cost of Land 1,247      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 19,283      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 740      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,285      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 19,984      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,585      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2004      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Red Deer, AB, RDR2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 14,375      
Initial Cost of Land 1,199      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 22,339      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 825      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,238      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 23,125      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,935      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2004      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Redondo Beach, CA, RED Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 9,557      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 821      
Carrying Amount of Land 0      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 10,378      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,750      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1957      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Regina, SK, RGN Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 6,937      
Initial Cost of Land 1,485      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 21,148      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 790      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,531      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 21,892      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,285      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Regina, SK, RGN2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 6,749      
Initial Cost of Land 1,244      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 21,036      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 844      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,287      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 21,838      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,517      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2004      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Regina, SK, RGN3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 13,241      
Initial Cost of Land 1,539      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 24,053      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,709      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,586      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 26,715      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,931      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1992      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Renton, WA, RNT Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 21,150      
Initial Cost of Land 3,080      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 51,824      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 606      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,103      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 52,407      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 9,093      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2007      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Ridgefield, CT, RDF Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,100      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 80,614      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,892      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,150      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 82,456      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 8,965      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Riviere-du-Loup, QC, RDL Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 3,258      
Initial Cost of Land 592      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 7,601      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 592      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 7,601      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 550      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1956      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Riviere-du-Loup, QC, RDL2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 9,331      
Initial Cost of Land 1,454      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 16,848      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,636      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,585      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 19,353      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,394      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1993      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Rocky Hill, CT, RKH3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 10,063      
Initial Cost of Land 810      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 16,351      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 682      
Carrying Amount of Land 909      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 16,934      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,612      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2000      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Romeoville, IL, RMV Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 854      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 12,646      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 59,857      
Carrying Amount of Land 6,168      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 67,189      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 12,459      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2006      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2010      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Roseville, MN, RSV Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,540      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 35,877      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 720      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,585      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 36,553      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,273      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2002      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Roseville, CA, RVL Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,300      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 41,652      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,785      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,300      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 44,437      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 953      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2000      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Roswell, GA, RWL3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,080      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 6,486      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,425      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,385      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 7,606      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,601      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1997      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Sacramento, CA, SAC3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,300      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 23,394      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 961      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,334      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 24,321      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,601      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2004      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Saint-Lambert, QC, SLA Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 23,342      
Initial Cost of Land 10,259      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 61,903      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 10,259      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 61,903      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,074      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1989      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Salem, NH, SAE Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 20,184      
Initial Cost of Land 980      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 32,721      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,031      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,051      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 34,680      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,651      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2000      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Salinas, CA, SLS Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 5,110      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 41,424      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,996      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,110      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 45,420      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,088      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1990      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Salisbury, UKK, SSB Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,720      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 15,269      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,720      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 15,269      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,046      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2014      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2013      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Salt Lake City, UT, SLC Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,360      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 19,691      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,766      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,360      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 21,457      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,925      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1986      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | San Diego, CA, SDG2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 4,200      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 30,707      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 315      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,228      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 30,995      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,114      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2011      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | San Diego, CA, SDG3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 5,810      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 63,078      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,790      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,810      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 64,868      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 13,456      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | San Diego, CA, SDG4 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,000      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 27,164      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 510      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,000      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 27,674      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,941      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2003      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | San Francisco, CA, SFC Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 5,920      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 91,639      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 8,480      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,920      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 100,120      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,674      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | San Francisco, CA, SFC2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 11,800      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 77,214      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 6,911      
Carrying Amount of Land 11,800      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 84,125      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,623      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1923      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | San Gabriel, CA, SGB Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,120      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 15,566      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 548      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,130      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 16,103      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,783      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2005      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | San Jose, CA, SNJ Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,850      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 35,098      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 453      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,856      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 35,545      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,132      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | San Jose, CA, SNJ2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,280      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 46,823      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,833      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,280      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 48,656      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 8,350      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2002      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | San Jose, CA, SNJ3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 11,900      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 27,647      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,606      
Carrying Amount of Land 11,900      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 30,253      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 860      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2002      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | San Juan Capistrano, CA, SJC Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,390      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 6,942      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,304      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,390      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 8,246      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,324      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2000      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | San Rafael, CA, SRF Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,620      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 27,392      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,308      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,620      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 28,700      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,610      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | San Ramon, CA, SAR2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 8,700      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 72,223      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 6,220      
Carrying Amount of Land 8,700      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 78,443      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,388      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1992      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Sandy Springs, GA, SDS Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,214      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 8,360      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 552      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,220      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 8,905      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,093      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1997      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Santa Maria, CA, STM Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 6,050      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 50,658      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,450      
Carrying Amount of Land 6,089      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 53,069      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 11,991      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Santa Monica, CA, SMC Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 19,551      
Initial Cost of Land 5,250      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 28,340      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 767      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,263      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 29,094      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,526      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2004      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Santa Rosa, CA, SNR2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,250      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 26,273      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,634      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,250      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 27,907      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 738      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Saskatoon, SK, SSK Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 4,280      
Initial Cost of Land 981      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 13,905      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 639      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,011      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 14,514      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,185      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Saskatoon, SK, SSK2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 10,080      
Initial Cost of Land 1,382      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 17,609      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 714      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,425      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 18,280      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,719      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2004      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Schaumburg, IL, SHG Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,460      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 22,863      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 980      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,479      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 23,824      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,509      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Scottsdale, AZ, SCT2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,500      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 3,890      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,507      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,500      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 5,397      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,354      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2008      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Seal Beach, CA, SBC Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 6,204      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 72,954      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,232      
Carrying Amount of Land 6,229      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 74,161      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 15,443      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2004      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Seattle, WA, SEA6 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 48,540      
Initial Cost of Land 6,790      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 85,369      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,103      
Carrying Amount of Land 6,825      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 87,437      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 15,599      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Seattle, WA, SEA7 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 10,539      
Initial Cost of Land 1,150      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 19,887      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,002      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,150      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 20,889      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,499      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1995      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Sevenoaks, UKJ, SVK Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 6,181      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 40,240      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 6,181      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 40,240      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,403      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Severna Park, MD, SEV2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 67,623      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,391      
Carrying Amount of Land 0      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 72,015      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,437      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1997      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Shelburne, VT, SHU Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 19,178      
Initial Cost of Land 720      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 31,041      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,833      
Carrying Amount of Land 772      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 32,821      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,165      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1988      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Shelby Township, MI, STS Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 16,207      
Initial Cost of Land 1,040      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 26,344      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 486      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,093      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 26,777      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,961      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2006      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Shrewsbury, MA, SRW Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 950      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 26,824      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 924      
Carrying Amount of Land 950      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 27,747      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,398      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1997      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Sidcup, UKI, SID Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 7,446      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 56,570      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 7,446      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 56,570      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 11,400      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2000      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Simi Valley, CA, SVY Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,200      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 16,664      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 580      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,217      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 17,227      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,877      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Simi Valley, CA, SVY2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 5,510      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 51,406      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,123      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,510      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 55,529      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,175      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2003      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Solihull, UKG, KNL Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 5,070      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 43,297      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,070      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 43,297      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,435      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Solihull, UKG, SOL Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,571      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 26,053      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,571      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 26,053      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,584      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2007      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Solihull, UKG, SOL2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 0      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 12,436      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,851      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 10,585      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 162      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2016      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Sonning, UKJ, SNG Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 5,644      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 42,155      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,644      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 42,155      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,711      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2009      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Sonoma, CA, SON2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,820      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 21,890      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,352      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,820      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 23,241      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 651      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2005      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | South Windsor, CT, SWD2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,000      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 29,295      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,630      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,099      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 31,826      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,537      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Spokane, WA, SKN Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,200      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 25,064      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 558      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,271      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 25,551      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,047      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Spokane, WA, SKN2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,580      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 25,342      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 306      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,639      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 25,589      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,897      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | St. Albert, AB, SAT Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 8,616      
Initial Cost of Land 1,145      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 17,863      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 851      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,180      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 18,679      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,394      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2014      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2005      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | St. John's, NL, SJN Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 6,063      
Initial Cost of Land 706      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 11,765      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 706      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 11,765      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 842      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2005      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Stittsville, ON, SSL Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 4,732      
Initial Cost of Land 1,175      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 17,397      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 748      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,211      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 18,109      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,752      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1996      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Stockport, UKD, SKP Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 4,369      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 25,018      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,369      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 25,018      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,828      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2008      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Studio City, CA, SDC Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 4,006      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 25,307      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 807      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,040      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 26,080      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,965      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2004      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Sugar Land, TX, SUG Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 960      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 31,423      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,535      
Carrying Amount of Land 960      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 32,958      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,509      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1996      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Sun City, FL, SUR Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 21,636      
Initial Cost of Land 6,521      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 48,476      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,244      
Carrying Amount of Land 6,560      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 49,680      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,592      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1995      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Sun City, FL, SUR2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 24,378      
Initial Cost of Land 5,040      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 50,923      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,383      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,066      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 52,280      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,325      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Sun City West, AZ, SCW Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 12,026      
Initial Cost of Land 1,250      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 21,778      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,030      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,271      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 22,787      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,630      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Sunnyvale, CA, SNY Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 5,420      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 41,682      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,564      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,420      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 43,246      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,780      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2002      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Surrey, BC, SRY2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 7,047      
Initial Cost of Land 3,605      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 18,818      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 795      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,716      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 19,503      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,767      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2000      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Surrey, BC, SRY3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 16,391      
Initial Cost of Land 4,552      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 22,338      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,380      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,692      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 23,578      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,114      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1987      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Sutton, UKI, SUO Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 0      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 0      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 18,628      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,096      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 14,532      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 10      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2016      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Suwanee, GA, SWE4 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,560      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 11,538      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 742      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,560      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 12,280      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,486      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2000      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Sway, UKJ, SWY Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 4,145      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 15,508      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,145      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 15,508      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,033      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2014      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2008      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Swift Current, SK, SCR Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 2,248      
Initial Cost of Land 492      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 10,119      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 381      
Carrying Amount of Land 507      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 10,485      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,815      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Tacoma, WA, TCM Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 18,080      
Initial Cost of Land 2,400      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 35,053      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 413      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,457      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 35,408      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,180      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2008      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Tacoma, WA, TCM2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,535      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 6,068      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 39      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,535      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 6,107      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 777      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2012      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Tacoma, WA, TCM4 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 4,170      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 73,377      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 7,687      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,170      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 81,064      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 475      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1987      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Tampa, FL, TMP4 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 69,330      
Initial Cost of Land 4,910      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 114,148      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,699      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,950      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 115,807      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 8,042      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Tewksbury, MA, TKB2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,350      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 24,118      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,779      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,350      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 25,897      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 0      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2006      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | The Woodlands, TX, WDL Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 480      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 12,379      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 787      
Carrying Amount of Land 480      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 13,166      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,657      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Toledo, OH, TOL2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,040      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 47,129      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,125      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,144      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 50,150      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 12,012      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2010      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1985      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Toronto, ON, TRT10 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 17,354      
Initial Cost of Land 2,927      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 20,713      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,203      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,017      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 21,826      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,861      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1900      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Toronto, ON, TRT11 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 9,601      
Initial Cost of Land 5,082      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 25,493      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,298      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,243      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 26,629      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,841      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1988      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Toronto, ON, TRT12 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 13,336      
Initial Cost of Land 2,040      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 19,822      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,040      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 19,822      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,030      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Toronto, ON, TRT13 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 22,989      
Initial Cost of Land 5,132      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 41,657      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,422      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,290      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 44,921      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,740      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1964      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Toronto, ON, TRT14 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 4,335      
Initial Cost of Land 2,480      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 7,571      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 508      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,556      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 8,003      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,305      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1971      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Toronto, ON, TRT4 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 1,445      
Initial Cost of Land 1,079      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 5,364      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 257      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,112      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 5,588      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 917      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1982      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Toronto, ON, TRT5 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 8,351      
Initial Cost of Land 2,513      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 19,695      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 897      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,602      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 20,504      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,694      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2002      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Toronto, ON, TRT6 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 18,699      
Initial Cost of Land 3,400      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 32,757      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,483      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,509      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 34,131      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,106      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1973      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Toronto, ON, TRT7 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 1,027      
Initial Cost of Land 1,361      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 2,915      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 233      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,405      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 3,104      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 952      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1985      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Toronto, ON, TRT8 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 1,700      
Initial Cost of Land 1,447      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 3,918      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 264      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,491      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 4,137      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 896      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1987      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Toronto, ON, TRT9 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 32,956      
Initial Cost of Land 5,304      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 53,488      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,399      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,467      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 55,725      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 13,210      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1988      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Trumbull, CT, TRU Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 23,795      
Initial Cost of Land 2,850      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 37,685      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,395      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,927      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 39,004      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 9,228      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Tucson, AZ, TCS5 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 4,528      
Initial Cost of Land 830      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 6,179      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,645      
Carrying Amount of Land 905      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 9,749      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,453      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1997      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Tulsa, OK, TUL3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,330      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 21,285      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,318      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,350      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 24,583      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,283      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2010      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1986      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Tulsa, OK, TUL4 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,500      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 20,861      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,912      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,551      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 23,722      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,481      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2010      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1984      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Tustin, CA, TST Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 840      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 15,299      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 577      
Carrying Amount of Land 840      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 15,876      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,957      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1965      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Upland, CA, UPL Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,160      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 42,596      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,160      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 42,600      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,781      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2014      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Upper St Claire, PA, USC Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,102      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 13,455      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 614      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,102      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 14,069      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,828      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2005      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Vancouver, BC, VCV Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 14,862      
Initial Cost of Land 24,122      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 42,675      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,620      
Carrying Amount of Land 37,543      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 31,874      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,207      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1974      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Vankleek Hill, ON, VKH Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 994      
Initial Cost of Land 389      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 2,960      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 215      
Carrying Amount of Land 401      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 3,164      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 630      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1987      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Vaudreuil, QC, VDR Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 8,348      
Initial Cost of Land 1,852      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 14,214      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,852      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 14,214      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,099      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1975      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Venice, FL, VNC4 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 64,425      
Initial Cost of Land 6,820      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 100,501      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,225      
Carrying Amount of Land 6,832      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 101,714      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,572      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2002      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Victoria, BC, VTA2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 7,502      
Initial Cost of Land 2,856      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 18,038      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 745      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,944      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 18,695      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,741      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1974      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Victoria, BC, VTA3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 6,916      
Initial Cost of Land 3,681      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 15,774      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 717      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,795      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 16,377      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,384      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1988      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Victoria, BC, VTA4 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 7,756      
Initial Cost of Land 2,476      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 15,379      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 980      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,554      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 16,281      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,269      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1990      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Virginia Water, UKJ, VGW Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 7,106      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 29,937      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 314      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,419      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 31,938      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,473      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2002      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Walnut Creek, CA, WLC Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,700      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 12,467      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,397      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,794      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 13,770      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,120      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Walnut Creek, CA, WLC2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 10,320      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 100,890      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 9,225      
Carrying Amount of Land 10,320      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 110,115      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,085      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2016      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1988      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Waltham, MA, WLT2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,462      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 40,062      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,115      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,486      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 41,153      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,199      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2000      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Warwick, RI, WAW Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 15,390      
Initial Cost of Land 2,400      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 24,635      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,420      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,407      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 26,048      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,115      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Washington, DC, WSH2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 31,489      
Initial Cost of Land 4,000      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 69,154      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 909      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,002      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 70,061      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 10,870      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2004      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Waterbury, CT, WBY2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 23,854      
Initial Cost of Land 2,460      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 39,547      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,511      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,495      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 42,023      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 12,656      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Wayland, MA, WAY Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,207      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 27,462      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,163      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,307      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 28,525      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,755      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1997      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Welland, ON, WLA Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 6,637      
Initial Cost of Land 983      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 7,530      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 983      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 7,530      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 702      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2006      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Wellesley, MA, WLY Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 4,690      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 77,462      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 111      
Carrying Amount of Land 4,690      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 77,573      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,260      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2012      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | West Babylon, NY, WBB Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,960      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 47,085      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 912      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,960      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 47,997      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,886      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2003      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | West Bloomfield, MI, WBF Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,040      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 12,300      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 564      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,060      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 12,844      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,159      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2000      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | West Hills, CA, WHL Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,600      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 7,521      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 477      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,610      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 7,988      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,083      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2002      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | West Vancouver, BC, WVR Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 19,151      
Initial Cost of Land 7,059      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 28,155      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,578      
Carrying Amount of Land 7,276      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 29,516      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,545      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1987      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Westbourne, UKK, WTB Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 5,441      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 41,420      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 5,441      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 41,420      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 6,812      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2006      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Westford, MA, WSD2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,440      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 32,607      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 67      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,440      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 32,674      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,480      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2013      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Weston, MA, WTN Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,160      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 6,200      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 812      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,160      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 7,012      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,004      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Weybridge, UKJ, WEY Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 7,899      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 48,240      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 7,899      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 48,240      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 9,412      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2008      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Weymouth, UKK, WYT Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,591      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 16,551      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,591      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 16,551      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,099      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2014      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2013      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | White Oak, MD, WHO Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,304      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 24,768      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,417      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,316      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 26,173      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,846      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2002      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Wilbraham, MA, WIL Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 10,773      
Initial Cost of Land 660      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 17,639      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 835      
Carrying Amount of Land 685      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 18,449      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,935      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2000      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Wilmington, DE, WGT2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,040      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 23,338      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 691      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,129      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 23,940      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,910      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2004      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Winchester, UKJ, WNC Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 6,009      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 29,405      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 6,009      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 29,405      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,367      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2012      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2010      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Winnipeg, MB, WNN Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 13,116      
Initial Cost of Land 1,960      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 38,612      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,973      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,024      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 40,521      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 10,618      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Winnipeg, MB, WNN2 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 16,190      
Initial Cost of Land 1,276      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 21,732      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 894      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,315      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 22,586      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 3,765      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1988      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Winnipeg, MB, WNN3 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 13,111      
Initial Cost of Land 1,317      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 15,609      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,631      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,357      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 17,200      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,245      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2015      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Wolverhampton, UKG, WLV Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 2,941      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 8,922      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0      
Carrying Amount of Land 2,941      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 8,922      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 2,316      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2008      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Woodbridge, CT, WOB Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 1,370      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 14,219      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,180      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,426      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 15,343      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,691      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1998      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Woodland Hills, CA, WDH Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,400      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 20,478      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 742      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,436      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 21,183      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,005      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2005      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Worcester, MA, WRS4 Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 13,496      
Initial Cost of Land 1,140      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 21,664      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 993      
Carrying Amount of Land 1,156      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 22,640      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 4,797      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Yarmouth, ME, YAR Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 16,811      
Initial Cost of Land 450      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 27,711      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,185      
Carrying Amount of Land 470      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 28,876      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 5,706      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2011      
Year Built Jan. 01, 1999      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Yonkers, NY, YNK Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 0      
Initial Cost of Land 3,962      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 50,107      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,341      
Carrying Amount of Land 3,967      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 51,443      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 7,956      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2005      
Seniors Housing Operating [Member] | Yorkton, SK, YKT Senior Housing Operating [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost of Encumbrances $ 3,384      
Initial Cost of Land 467      
Initial Cost of Buildings & Improvements 8,762      
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 355      
Carrying Amount of Land 476      
Carrying Amount of Buildings and Improvements 9,102      
Accumulated Depreciation [1] $ 1,536      
Year Acquired Jan. 01, 2013      
Year Built Jan. 01, 2001      
[1]
Please see Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements for information regarding lives used for depreciation and amortization.