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Dispositions of Real Estate (Details) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended |  |
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Apr. 30, 2016 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($) property | Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) item | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) item
Dispositions of Real Estate |  |  |  |
Real estate assets held for sale, net |  |  | $ 311,243 | $ 314,126
Senior housing |  |  |  |
Dispositions of Real Estate |  |  |  |
Number of properties disposed | property |  | 8 |  |
Total consideration for disposition of real estate |  | $ 51,000 |  |
Life science |  |  |  |
Dispositions of Real Estate |  |  |  |
Number of properties classified as held for sale | item |  |  | 4 | 4
Real estate assets held for sale, net |  |  | $ 43,000 |
Life science | Subsequent event |  |  |  |
Dispositions of Real Estate |  |  |  |
Total consideration for disposition of real estate | $ 74,000 |  |  |

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