Description of Business (Details) | 9 Months Ended |
|---|---|
Sep. 30, 2011
State
Property | |
| Description of Business (Textuals) [Abstract] | |
| Number of real estate properties | 1,361 |
| Number of states | 46 |
| Number of Canadian provinces | 2 |
Senior Housing Communities [Member] | |
| Description of Business (Textuals) [Abstract] | |
| Number of real estate properties | 673 |
| Number of independent third party managed properties | 199 |
Skilled Nursing Facilities [Member] | |
| Description of Business (Textuals) [Abstract] | |
| Number of real estate properties | 398 |
Hospitals [Member] | |
| Description of Business (Textuals) [Abstract] | |
| Number of real estate properties | 47 |
Medical Office Buildings [Member] | |
| Description of Business (Textuals) [Abstract] | |
| Number of real estate properties | 243 |
Triple Net Leases [Member] | |
| Description of Business (Textuals) [Abstract] | |
| Number of properties leased | 927 |