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Investment Activity (Asset Dispositions) (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) tenant property | Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) property tenant | Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Real Estate [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gains on sales of real estate, net | $ 1,517 | $ 11,366 | $ 1,617 | $ 12,763
Assisted Living Facilities | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations |  |  |  |
Real Estate [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Properties | property | 2 |  | 2 |
Number of tenants leased on cash basis | tenant | 1 |  | 1 |
Amount of real estate sold in cash consideration |  |  | $ 4,700 |
Gains on sales of real estate, net |  |  | $ 1,400 |

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