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Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)
In Billions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Brookdale
item
Apr. 23, 2014
Subsequent event
Emeritus
item
Apr. 23, 2014
Subsequent event
Brookdale
RIDEA JV
item
Apr. 23, 2014
Subsequent event
Brookdale
NNN-leased Portfolio
item
Apr. 23, 2014
Subsequent event
CCRC JV
acre
Apr. 23, 2014
Subsequent event
CCRC JV
Brookdale
Subsequent Events            
Investment in strategic joint venture         $ 1.2  
Number of retirement communities         14  
Number of properties   202 49 153    
Ownership percentage (as a percent)     20.00%   49.00% 51.00%
Number of properties with purchase options that will be cancelled   49        
Number of portfolios 2 2