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Investment Activity (2024 Asset Dispositions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	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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