Elmcroft II Portfolio Update (Details) | 9 Months Ended |
|---|---|
Sep. 30, 2011
Segment
Property
Year
State
Province
License
LeaseRenewal | |
| Elmcroft II Portfolio Update (Textuals) [Abstract] | |
| Number of seniors housing communities acquired operated by Hearthstone | 32 |
| Master lease period | 15 years |
| Number of master lease renewals pursuant to lease terms | 2 |
| Duration of master lease per renewal pursuant to lease terms | 5 years |
| Number of licenses granted | 11 |
Elmcroft Senior Living [Member] | |
| Portfolio Operator Transition Update [Line Items] | |
| Senior housing communities operating together with affiliates | 64 |
Senior Housing Communities [Member] | |
| Portfolio Operator Transition Update [Line Items] | |
| Number of states which has triple net seniors housing communities | 10 |