Dispositions, Real Property Held for Sale and Impairment - Summary of Real Property Disposition Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Real estate dispositions:
Total dispositions			$ 245,723	$ 84,041
Gain (loss) on real estate dispositions, net	$ (2,168)	$ (3,532)	(1,421)	19,402
Net other assets/(liabilities) disposed			(624)	461
Non-cash consideration			(241,728)	0
Cash proceeds from real estate dispositions			1,950	103,904
Seniors Housing Operating
Real estate dispositions:
Total dispositions			243,695	13,470
Triple-net
Real estate dispositions:
Total dispositions			$ 2,028	$ 70,571

The net gain (loss) resulting from sales and other disposals of real estate owned for investment purposes.

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