Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (VTR Credit Facility) (Details) |
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2014 | |
| VTR Dollar Credit Facility [Member] | |
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
| Fee on unused portion of credit facility | 1.10% |
| VTR Dollar Credit Facility [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | |
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
| Basis spread on variable rate | 2.75% |
| VTR CLP Credit Facility [Member] | |
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
| Fee on unused portion of credit facility | 1.34% |
| VTR CLP Credit Facility [Member] | Interbank Offered Rate (CLP) [Member] | |
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
| Basis spread on variable rate | 3.35% |