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Investment Activity (2024 Asset Dispositions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Real Estate [Line Items] |  |  |
Rental income | $ 257,049 | $ 249,227 | $ 217,700
Senior Living Management |  |  |
Real Estate [Line Items] |  |  |
Total impairment charges on real estate | 700 | 1,200 |
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | 2024 Asset Dispositions |  |  |
Real Estate [Line Items] |  |  |
Rental income | $ 1,300 | $ 2,600 | $ 1,000

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