Represents the increase in rent expressed as percentage over the prior year's rent.

No definition available.

Name:	ltc_AnnualIncreaseInRentPercentage
Namespace Prefix:	ltc_
Data Type:	num:percentItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

- Definition

The amount of property, by major property class, net of accumulated depreciation, subject to or available for lease as of the balance sheet date expected to be closed.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ltc_NetBookValueOfRealEstatePropertiesSubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseToBeClosed
Namespace Prefix:	ltc_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

- Definition

The number of agreements entered into during the period.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ltc_NumberOfAgreementsEnteredInto
Namespace Prefix:	ltc_
Data Type:	xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

- Definition

The number of major operators of the entity.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ltc_NumberOfOperators
Namespace Prefix:	ltc_
Data Type:	xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

- Definition

Represents the number of parcels of land.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ltc_NumberOfParcelsOfLand
Namespace Prefix:	ltc_
Data Type:	xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

- Definition

The number of real estate properties sold by the entity.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ltc_NumberOfRealEstatePropertiesSold
Namespace Prefix:	ltc_
Data Type:	xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

- Definition

The number of units in a real estate property owned sold by the entity.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ltc_NumberOfUnitsInRealEstatePropertySold
Namespace Prefix:	ltc_
Data Type:	xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

- Definition

Represents the amount of increase in cash rent over the current annual rent in the master lease.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ltc_OperatingLeasesAnnualIncreaseInCashRentOverCurrentAnnualRent
Namespace Prefix:	ltc_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

- Definition

The number of units (items of property) under operating lease arrangements which have been re-leased to other operators.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ltc_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseReLeasedToOtherOperatorsNumberOfUnits
Namespace Prefix:	ltc_
Data Type:	xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant

- Definition

Percentage of combined rental and interest income derived from each of the major operators.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ltc_RentalAndInterestIncomeDerivedFromEachMajorOperatorPercentage
Namespace Prefix:	ltc_
Data Type:	num:percentItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

- Definition

Represents the total amount of rental revenue and interest income from mortgage loans.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ltc_RentalRevenueAndInterestIncomeFromMortgageLoans
Namespace Prefix:	ltc_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration

- Definition

Sales price of real estate or properties that were intended to be sold or held for capital appreciation or rental income.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	ltc_SalesPriceOfRealEstateHeldForInvestment
Namespace Prefix:	ltc_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration

- Definition

Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 210

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

-Paragraph 1

-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.18)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 210

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

-Paragraph 1

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 03

-Paragraph 12

-Article 7

Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 02

-Paragraph 18

-Article 5

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_Assets
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

- Details

Name:	us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskLineItems
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

- Definition

For an entity that discloses a concentration risk in relation to quantitative amount, which serves as the "benchmark" (or denominator) in the equation, this concept represents the concentration percentage derived from the division.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 825

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 21

-Subparagraph (a)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35750535&loc=d3e13537-108611

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 275

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 20

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6927468&loc=d3e6404-108592

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 825

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 20

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35750535&loc=d3e13531-108611

Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 275

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 18

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6927468&loc=d3e6351-108592

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskPercentage1
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	num:percentItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

- Definition

The difference between the carrying value and the sale price of real estate or properties that were intended to be sold or held for capital appreciation or rental income. This element refers to the gain (loss) included in earnings and not to the cash proceeds of the sale. This element is a noncash adjustment to net income when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 230

-SubTopic 10

-Section 45

-Paragraph 28

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfProperties
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration

- Definition

Term of the lessor's leasing arrangement, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_LessorLeasingArrangementsOperatingLeasesTermOfContract
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:durationItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

- Definition

The number of units in a real estate property owned as of the balance sheet date.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_NumberOfUnitsInRealEstateProperty
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant

- Definition

Future rental payments receivable within one year of the balance sheet date under an operating lease.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 840

-SubTopic 20

-Section 50

-Paragraph 4

-Subparagraph (b)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6454179&loc=d3e41551-112718

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsReceivableCurrent
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

- Definition

The number of units (items of property) under operating lease arrangements.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseNumberOfUnits
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:decimalItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant

Major Operators (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		9 Months Ended					9 Months Ended					9 Months Ended		9 Months Ended					1 Months Ended			1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
Major Operators (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014 item	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014 Minimum [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Operator Concentration Risk [Member] Prestige Healthcare [Member] Skilled Nursing Facility Beds [Member] item	Sep. 30, 2014 Operator Concentration Risk [Member] Prestige Healthcare [Member] Assisted Living Facility Units [Member] item	Sep. 30, 2014 Operator Concentration Risk [Member] Prestige Healthcare [Member] Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] property	Sep. 30, 2014 Operator Concentration Risk [Member] Prestige Healthcare [Member] Range of Care Properties [Member] property	Sep. 30, 2014 Operator Concentration Risk [Member] Prestige Healthcare [Member] Land [Member] item	Sep. 30, 2014 Operator Concentration Risk [Member] Senior Care Centers LLC [Member] Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] property	Sep. 30, 2014 Operator Concentration Risk [Member] Senior Care Centers LLC [Member] Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] Skilled Nursing Facility Beds [Member] item	Sep. 30, 2014 Operator Concentration Risk [Member] Extendicare Real Estate Investment Trust and Enlivant [Member] Assisted Living Properties [Member] property	Sep. 30, 2014 Operator Concentration Risk [Member] Extendicare Real Estate Investment Trust and Enlivant [Member] Assisted Living Properties [Member] Assisted Living Facility Units [Member] item	Sep. 30, 2014 Operator Concentration Risk [Member] Brookdale [Member] Assisted Living Properties [Member]	Jul. 31, 2014 Operator Concentration Risk [Member] Brookdale [Member] Assisted Living Properties [Member] item	Sep. 30, 2014 Assets, Total [Member] Operator Concentration Risk [Member] Prestige Healthcare [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Assets, Total [Member] Operator Concentration Risk [Member] Senior Care Centers LLC [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Rental Revenue and Interest Income from Mortgage Loans [Member] Operator Concentration Risk [Member] Prestige Healthcare [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Rental Revenue and Interest Income from Mortgage Loans [Member] Operator Concentration Risk [Member] Senior Care Centers LLC [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Rental Revenue and Interest Income from Mortgage Loans [Member] Operator Concentration Risk [Member] Extendicare Real Estate Investment Trust and Enlivant [Member]	Oct. 31, 2014 Subsequent Event [Member] Extendicare Real Estate Investment Trust and Enlivant [Member] Assisted Living Properties [Member] item	Oct. 31, 2014 Subsequent Event [Member] Extendicare Real Estate Investment Trust and Enlivant [Member] Assisted Living Properties [Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member] property	Jan. 01, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member] Extendicare Real Estate Investment Trust and Enlivant [Member] Assisted Living Properties [Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member] property	Oct. 31, 2014 Subsequent Event [Member] Extendicare Real Estate Investment Trust and Enlivant [Member] Assisted Living Properties [Member] Washington Oregon Idaho And Arizona [Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member] property item	Dec. 31, 2014 Subsequent Event [Member] Extendicare Real Estate Investment Trust and Enlivant [Member] Assisted Living Properties [Member] Washington Oregon Idaho And Arizona [Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member]	Oct. 31, 2014 Subsequent Event [Member] Extendicare Real Estate Investment Trust and Enlivant [Member] Assisted Living Properties [Member] Oregon	Jan. 01, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member] Affiliate Of Senior Lifestyle [Member] Assisted Living Properties [Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member]	Jan. 01, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member] Affiliate Of Senior Lifestyle [Member] Assisted Living Properties [Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member]	Jan. 01, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member] Affiliate Of Senior Lifestyle [Member] Assisted Living Properties [Member] Indiana Iowa Ohio Nebraska And New Jersey [Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member] item property	Jan. 01, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member] Affiliate Of Veritas Incare [Member] Assisted Living Properties [Member] Texas Scenario, Forecast [Member]	Jan. 01, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member] Affiliate Of Veritas Incare [Member] Assisted Living Properties [Member] Texas Scenario, Forecast [Member] item property
Major Operators
Number of major operators	3
Percentage of combined rental and interest income derived from each of the major operators			10.00%										12.20%
Number of parcels of land managed								5
Number of properties leased						15	2		9		37			37														13		7
Number of beds/units				2,176	93					1,190		1,429		1,709														500		278
Total rental revenue and interest income from mortgage loans																			$ 8,223,000
Concentration risk (as a percent)													8.40%		14.40%	10.70%	11.20%	10.50%	9.40%
Total assets	952,571,000	931,410,000											79,795,000		136,874,000	102,290,000
Number of agreements entered into																				3
Number of properties to be sold																					16		16
Number of units to be sold																							615
Sales price																							26,465,000
Gain (loss) on sale of property	1,140,000																							3,909,000
Number of properties re-leased to other operators																					20	20
Net book value of property to be closed																									954,000
Term of lease agreement																										15 years			10 years
Increase in rent over the current annual rent in the master lease																											5,100,000
Total initial rent expected in first year																														$ 1,461,000
Specified annual increase over the prior year's rent (as a percent)																										2.60%			2.50%