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PROPOSED SPIN-OFF OF POST-ACUTE/SKILLED NURSING FACILITY PORTFOLIO (Details) - property	Jun. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of real estate properties	1,600
SpinCo
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of real estate properties		355

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