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PROPOSED SPIN-OFF OF POST-ACUTE/SKILLED NURSING FACILITY PORTFOLIO | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract] |
PROPOSED SPIN-OFF OF POST-ACUTE/SKILLED NURSING FACILITY PORTFOLIO | PROPOSED SPIN-OFF OF POST-ACUTE/SKILLED NURSING FACILITY PORTFOLIO In April 2015, we announced a plan to spin off most of our post-acute/skilled nursing facility portfolio into an independent, publicly traded REIT named Care Capital Properties, Inc. (“CCP”). CCP is expected to initially own 355 high-quality triple-net leased skilled nursing facilities and other healthcare assets operated by private regional and local care providers. The spin-off is subject to certain conditions, including the effectiveness of CCP’s Form 10 registration statement, receipt of an opinion from counsel regarding the tax-free nature of the distribution and final approval and declaration of the distribution by our Board of Directors. The transaction is expected to be completed in August 2015 and is intended to qualify as a tax-free distribution to Ventas stockholders. However, there can be no assurance as to whether or when the spin-off will occur.

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- Definition The entire disclosure for business combinations, including leverage buyout transactions (as applicable), and divestitures. This may include a description of a business combination or divestiture (or series of individually immaterial business combinations or divestitures) completed during the period, including background, timing, and assets and liabilities recognized and reclassified or sold. This element does not include fixed asset sales and plant closings. + References No definition available. + Details
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