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Real Estate Real Estate (New Real Estate Investments) (Details) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($) properties
Real Estate Investments During The Period | $ | $ 129,661
The Lasalle Group [Member] |
Real Estate Properties, Number Acquired | properties | 5
Real Estate Investments During The Period | $ | $ 61,865
Prestige Senior Living [Member] |
Real Estate Properties, Number Acquired | properties | 1
Real Estate Investments During The Period | $ | $ 26,200
Ravn Senior Solutions [Member] |
Real Estate Properties, Number Acquired | properties | 2
Real Estate Investments During The Period | $ | $ 16,100
Ensign Group [Member] |
Real Estate Properties, Number Acquired | properties | 1
Real Estate Investments During The Period | $ | $ 15,096
Bickford Senior Living [Member] |
Real Estate Properties, Number Acquired | properties | 1

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