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Remaining Renewal Options and Terms for Hospital Facilities Leased from Trust (Detail) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
McAllen Medical Center |  |
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items] |  |
Annual Minimum Rent | $ 5,485,000 |
End of Lease Term | 2021-12 |
Renewal Term (years) | 10 years | [1]
Wellington Regional Medical Center |  |
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items] |  |
Annual Minimum Rent | $ 3,030,000 |
End of Lease Term | 2021-12 |
Renewal Term (years) | 10 years | [2]
Southwest Healthcare System, Inland Valley Campus |  |
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items] |  |
Annual Minimum Rent | $ 2,648,000 |
End of Lease Term | 2021-12 |
Renewal Term (years) | 10 years | [2]
[1] | We have two 5-year renewal options at existing lease rates (through 2031).
[2] | We have two 5-year renewal options at fair market value lease rates (2022 through 2031).

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