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Real Estate and Other Investments - Additional Information (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 state property jointVenture
Real Estate |
Number of properties owned (property) | 371
Number of states in which properties are located | state | 36
Number of states | state | 5
Joint Venture |
Real Estate |
Number of unconsolidated joint ventures | jointVenture | 2
Senior Living |
Real Estate |
Number of properties closed | 2
Held for sale |
Real Estate |
Number of properties owned (property) | 4
Held for sale | Senior Living |
Real Estate |
Number of properties owned (property) | 1

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