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Operation Expansions - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
Operation Expansions - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	Apr. 01, 2021 operation bed	Mar. 31, 2021 bed facility operation	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($) operation facility bed
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Operational skilled nursing beds \| bed		23,600
Operational senior living units \| bed		2,200
Payments to acquire business and asset acquisitions			$ 14,054
Number of real estate properties \| facility		94
8051 Services, Skilled Nursing Care Facilities \| Subsequent Event
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of businesses acquired \| operation	3
Operational skilled nursing beds \| bed	322
Asset Acquisition \| Buildings and improvements
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment			9,669
Asset Acquisition \| Land
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment			4,080
Asset Acquisition \| Furniture and fixtures
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment			236
Asset Acquisition \| Assembled occupancy
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment			$ 69
The Pennant Group, Inc. \| Senior Living Facilities
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of real estate properties \| facility			2
Skilled Nursing Operations
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of businesses acquired \| operation		4	3
Operational skilled nursing beds \| bed		447	247
Owned Properties
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of businesses acquired \| facility			2
Senior Living Facilities
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of businesses acquired \| operation			1
Operational senior living units \| facility			162