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Investment Activity (Schedule of NHC Percentage Rent) (Details) - NHC - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Rent income from NHC	$ 4,492	$ 3,126	$ 3,531
Current year
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Rent income from NHC	3,862	3,332	3,536
Prior year final certification
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Rent income (loss) from NHC	$ 630	$ (206)	$ (5)

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