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Notes Receivable (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2012 loan | Mar. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2011
Notes Receivable |  |  |
Principal Payments Received | $ 191,000 | $ 178,000 |
Notes Receivable |  |  |
Funded capital improvement commitments | 148,000 |  |
Commitment for capital improvements | 13,350,000 |  |
Notes Receivable |  |  |
Number of Loans | 5 |  |
Weighted Average Interest Rate (as a percent) | 8.70% |  |
Carrying Value | 1,662,000 |  | 817,000
Loan commitment expiring on December 31, 2012 | Senior Housing |  |  |
Notes Receivable |  |  |
Funded capital improvement commitments | 1,034,000 |  |
Estimated yield (as a percent) | 8.50% |  |
Commitment for capital improvements | $ 2,500,000 |  |
Number of properties | 2 |  |

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- Definition For an unclassified balance sheet, an amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date, net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the note. The note also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 02 -Paragraph 3 -Article 5 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682 + Details
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- Definition The cash inflow associated with the proceeds from sale of notes receivable, as well as principal collections from a borrowing supported by a written promise to pay an obligation (note receivable). + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 95 -Paragraph 15, 16 -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Investing Activities -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6516133 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 12 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6943989&loc=d3e3179-108585 + Details
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