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Investment Activity (Other Portfolio Activity) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) property	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Real Estate [Line Items]
Real estate properties, net	$ 2,211,253	$ 2,107,082
Rental income	(257,049)	(249,227)	$ (217,700)
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Real Estate [Line Items]
Straight-line rent adjustments	$ (1,600)
Lease Option
Real Estate [Line Items]
Properties | property	4
Lease Option, Between 2027 and 2028
Real Estate [Line Items]
Real estate properties, net	$ 77,200
Rental income	$ (8,800)	$ (7,200)	$ (7,000)

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Amount of lease income from operating, direct financing, and sales-type leases. Includes, but is not limited to, variable lease payments, interest income, profit (loss) recognized at commencement, and lease payments paid and payable to lessor.

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