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Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation, by Property (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 98,205us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances      
Initial Cost to Company, Land 76,052us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand      
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 320,251us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements      
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 96,183us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts      
Gross Carrying Value, Land 75,072us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand      
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 417,414us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements      
Gross Carrying Value, Total 492,486us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 456,052us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 410,009us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 358,707us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
Accumulated Depreciation 78,897us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 62,572us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 47,877us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 32,900us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 85,103us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Land 56,381us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 209,948us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 81,265us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 55,401us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 292,193us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 347,594us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 61,551us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
     
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Ensign Highland LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 5,628us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EnsignHighlandLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Land 257us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EnsignHighlandLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 976us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EnsignHighlandLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 926us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EnsignHighlandLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 257us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EnsignHighlandLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 1,902us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EnsignHighlandLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 2,159us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EnsignHighlandLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 749us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EnsignHighlandLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2013      
Acquisition Date 2000      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Meadowbrook Health Associates LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 6,226us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MeadowbrookHealthAssociatesLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Land 425us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MeadowbrookHealthAssociatesLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 3,716us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MeadowbrookHealthAssociatesLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 1,940us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MeadowbrookHealthAssociatesLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 425us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MeadowbrookHealthAssociatesLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 5,656us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MeadowbrookHealthAssociatesLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 6,081us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MeadowbrookHealthAssociatesLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,705us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MeadowbrookHealthAssociatesLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2012      
Acquisition Date 2000      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Terrace Holdings AZ LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 7,527us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TerraceHoldingsAzLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Land 113us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TerraceHoldingsAzLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 504us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TerraceHoldingsAzLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 971us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TerraceHoldingsAzLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 113us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TerraceHoldingsAzLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 1,475us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TerraceHoldingsAzLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 1,588us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TerraceHoldingsAzLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 366us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TerraceHoldingsAzLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2004      
Acquisition Date 2002      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Rillito Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 9,094us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RillitoHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Land 471us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RillitoHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,041us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RillitoHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 3,055us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RillitoHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 471us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RillitoHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 5,096us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RillitoHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 5,567us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RillitoHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,384us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RillitoHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2013      
Acquisition Date 2003      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Valley Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 16,125us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ValleyHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Land 629us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ValleyHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 5,154us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ValleyHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 1,519us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ValleyHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 629us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ValleyHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 6,673us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ValleyHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 7,302us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ValleyHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,006us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ValleyHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2009      
Acquisition Date 2004      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Cedar Avenue Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 13,757us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CedarAvenueHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Land 2,812us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CedarAvenueHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 3,919us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CedarAvenueHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 1,994us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CedarAvenueHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 2,812us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CedarAvenueHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 5,913us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CedarAvenueHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 8,725us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CedarAvenueHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,221us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CedarAvenueHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2011      
Acquisition Date 2005      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Granada Investments LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 11,601us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GranadaInvestmentsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Land 3,526us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GranadaInvestmentsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,827us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GranadaInvestmentsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 1,522us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GranadaInvestmentsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 3,526us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GranadaInvestmentsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 4,349us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GranadaInvestmentsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 7,875us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GranadaInvestmentsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,461us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GranadaInvestmentsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2010      
Acquisition Date 2005      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Plaza Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 6,943us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PlazaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Land 450us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PlazaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 5,566us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PlazaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 1,055us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PlazaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 450us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PlazaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 6,621us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PlazaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 7,071us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PlazaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,247us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PlazaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2009      
Acquisition Date 2006      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Mountainview Community Care LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 7,644us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MountainviewCommunityCareLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Land 931us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MountainviewCommunityCareLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,612us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MountainviewCommunityCareLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 653us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MountainviewCommunityCareLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 931us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MountainviewCommunityCareLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,265us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MountainviewCommunityCareLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 4,196us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MountainviewCommunityCareLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,331us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MountainviewCommunityCareLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1963      
Acquisition Date 2006      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | CM Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 3,028us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CmHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 3,119us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CmHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 2,071us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CmHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 3,028us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CmHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 5,190us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CmHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 8,218us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CmHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,533us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CmHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2012      
Acquisition Date 2006      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Polk Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 60us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PolkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 4,391us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PolkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 1,167us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PolkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 60us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PolkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 5,558us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PolkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 5,618us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PolkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,844us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PolkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2009      
Acquisition Date 2006      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Snohomish Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 741us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SnohomishHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,663us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SnohomishHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 1,998us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SnohomishHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 741us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SnohomishHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,661us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SnohomishHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 4,402us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SnohomishHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,533us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SnohomishHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2009      
Acquisition Date 2006      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Cherry Health Holdings, Inc. [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 171us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CherryHealthHoldingsIncMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,828us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CherryHealthHoldingsIncMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 2,038us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CherryHealthHoldingsIncMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 171us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CherryHealthHoldingsIncMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,866us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CherryHealthHoldingsIncMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 4,037us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CherryHealthHoldingsIncMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,229us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CherryHealthHoldingsIncMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2010      
Acquisition Date 2006      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Golfview Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,105us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GolfviewHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 3,110us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GolfviewHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 1,067us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GolfviewHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 1,105us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GolfviewHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 4,177us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GolfviewHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 5,282us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GolfviewHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,245us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GolfviewHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2007      
Acquisition Date 2006      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Tenth East Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 558us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TenthEastHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Land 332us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TenthEastHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,426us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TenthEastHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 2,507us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TenthEastHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 332us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TenthEastHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 4,933us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TenthEastHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 5,265us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TenthEastHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,334us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TenthEastHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2013      
Acquisition Date 2006      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Trinity Mill Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 664us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TrinityMillHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,294us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TrinityMillHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 902us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TrinityMillHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 664us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TrinityMillHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,196us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TrinityMillHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,860us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TrinityMillHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,286us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TrinityMillHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2007      
Acquisition Date 2006      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Cottonwood Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 965us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CottonwoodHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,070us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CottonwoodHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 958us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CottonwoodHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 965us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CottonwoodHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,028us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CottonwoodHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,993us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CottonwoodHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,324us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CottonwoodHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2008      
Acquisition Date 2007      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Verde Villa Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 600us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_VerdeVillaHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,890us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_VerdeVillaHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 470us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_VerdeVillaHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 600us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_VerdeVillaHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 2,360us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_VerdeVillaHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 2,960us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_VerdeVillaHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 774us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_VerdeVillaHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2011      
Acquisition Date 2007      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Mesquite Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 470us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MesquiteHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,715us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MesquiteHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 8,661us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MesquiteHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 470us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MesquiteHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 10,376us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MesquiteHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 10,846us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MesquiteHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 3,221us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MesquiteHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2012      
Acquisition Date 2007      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Arrow Tree Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 2,165us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ArrowTreeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,105us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ArrowTreeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 324us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ArrowTreeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 2,165us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ArrowTreeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 1,429us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ArrowTreeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,594us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ArrowTreeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 563us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ArrowTreeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1965      
Acquisition Date 2007      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Fort Street Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 443us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FortStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,394us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FortStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 759us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FortStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 443us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FortStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,153us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FortStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,596us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FortStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 844us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FortStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2008      
Acquisition Date 2007      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Trousdale Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,415us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TrousdaleHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,841us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TrousdaleHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 1,861us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TrousdaleHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 1,415us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TrousdaleHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,702us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TrousdaleHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 5,117us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TrousdaleHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 946us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TrousdaleHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2013      
Acquisition Date 2007      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Ensign Bellflower LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 937us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EnsignBellflowerLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,168us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EnsignBellflowerLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 357us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EnsignBellflowerLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 937us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EnsignBellflowerLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 1,525us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EnsignBellflowerLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 2,462us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EnsignBellflowerLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 507us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EnsignBellflowerLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2009      
Acquisition Date 2007      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | RB Heights Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 2,007us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RbHeightsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,793us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RbHeightsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 1,762us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RbHeightsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 2,007us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RbHeightsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 4,555us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RbHeightsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 6,562us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RbHeightsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,312us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RbHeightsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2009      
Acquisition Date 2008      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | San Corrine Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 310us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SanCorrineHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,090us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SanCorrineHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 719us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SanCorrineHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 310us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SanCorrineHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 2,809us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SanCorrineHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,119us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SanCorrineHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 840us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SanCorrineHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2005      
Acquisition Date 2008      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Temple Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 529us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TempleHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,207us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TempleHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 1,163us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TempleHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 529us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TempleHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,370us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TempleHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,899us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TempleHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 917us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TempleHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2008      
Acquisition Date 2008      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Anson Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 369us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AnsonHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 3,220us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AnsonHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 1,725us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AnsonHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 369us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AnsonHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 4,945us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AnsonHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 5,314us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AnsonHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,228us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AnsonHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2012      
Acquisition Date 2008      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Willits Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 490us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WillitsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,231us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WillitsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 500us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WillitsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 490us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WillitsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 1,731us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WillitsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 2,221us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WillitsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 411us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WillitsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2011      
Acquisition Date 2008      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Lufkin Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 467us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LufkinHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 4,644us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LufkinHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 782us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LufkinHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 467us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LufkinHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 5,426us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LufkinHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 5,893us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LufkinHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 695us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LufkinHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1988      
Acquisition Date 2009      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Lowell Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 217us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LowellHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 856us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LowellHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 1,735us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LowellHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 217us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LowellHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 2,591us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LowellHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 2,808us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LowellHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 524us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LowellHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2012      
Acquisition Date 2009      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Jefferson Ralston Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 280us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_JeffersonRalstonHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,230us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_JeffersonRalstonHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 834us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_JeffersonRalstonHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 280us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_JeffersonRalstonHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 2,064us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_JeffersonRalstonHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 2,344us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_JeffersonRalstonHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 377us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_JeffersonRalstonHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2012      
Acquisition Date 2009      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Lafayette Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,607us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LafayetteHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 4,222us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LafayetteHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 6,195us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LafayetteHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 1,607us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LafayetteHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 10,417us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LafayetteHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 12,024us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LafayetteHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,939us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LafayetteHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2012      
Acquisition Date 2009      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Hillendahl Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 2,133us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_HillendahlHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 11,977us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_HillendahlHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 1,421us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_HillendahlHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 2,133us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_HillendahlHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 13,398us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_HillendahlHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 15,531us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_HillendahlHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 2,276us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_HillendahlHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1984      
Acquisition Date 2009      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Price Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 193us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PriceHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,209us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PriceHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 849us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PriceHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 193us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PriceHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,058us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PriceHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,251us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PriceHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 453us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PriceHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2012      
Acquisition Date 2009      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Silver Lake Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 2,051us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SilverLakeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 8,362us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SilverLakeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 2,011us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SilverLakeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 2,051us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SilverLakeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 10,373us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SilverLakeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 12,424us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SilverLakeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,325us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SilverLakeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2011      
Acquisition Date 2009      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Jordan Health Properties LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 2,671us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_JordanHealthPropertiesLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 4,244us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_JordanHealthPropertiesLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 1,507us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_JordanHealthPropertiesLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 2,671us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_JordanHealthPropertiesLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 5,751us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_JordanHealthPropertiesLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 8,422us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_JordanHealthPropertiesLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 658us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_JordanHealthPropertiesLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2013      
Acquisition Date 2009      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Regal Road Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 767us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RegalRoadHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 4,648us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RegalRoadHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 729us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RegalRoadHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 767us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RegalRoadHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 5,377us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RegalRoadHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 6,144us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RegalRoadHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 829us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RegalRoadHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2012      
Acquisition Date 2009      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Paredes Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 373us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ParedesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,354us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ParedesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 190us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ParedesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 373us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ParedesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 1,544us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ParedesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 1,917us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ParedesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 206us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ParedesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1969      
Acquisition Date 2009      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Expressway Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 90us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ExpresswayHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 675us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ExpresswayHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 430us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ExpresswayHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 90us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ExpresswayHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 1,105us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ExpresswayHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 1,195us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ExpresswayHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 157us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ExpresswayHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2011      
Acquisition Date 2009      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Rio Grande Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 642us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RioGrandeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,085us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RioGrandeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 870us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RioGrandeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 642us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RioGrandeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 1,955us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RioGrandeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 2,597us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RioGrandeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 291us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RioGrandeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2012      
Acquisition Date 2009      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Fifth East Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 345us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FifthEastHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,464us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FifthEastHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 1,065us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FifthEastHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 345us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FifthEastHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,529us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FifthEastHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,874us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FifthEastHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 583us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FifthEastHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2011      
Acquisition Date 2009      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Emmett Healthcare Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 591us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EmmettHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,383us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EmmettHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 69us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EmmettHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 591us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EmmettHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 2,452us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EmmettHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,043us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EmmettHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 350us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EmmettHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1972      
Acquisition Date 2010      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Burley Healthcare Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 250us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BurleyHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 4,004us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BurleyHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 424us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BurleyHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 250us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BurleyHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 4,428us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BurleyHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 4,678us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BurleyHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 708us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BurleyHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2011      
Acquisition Date 2010      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Northshore Healthcare Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 486us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_NorthshoreHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,349us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_NorthshoreHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 1,041us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_NorthshoreHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 486us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_NorthshoreHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,390us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_NorthshoreHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,876us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_NorthshoreHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 576us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_NorthshoreHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2012      
Acquisition Date 2010      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Josey Ranch Healthcare Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,382us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_JoseyRanchHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,293us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_JoseyRanchHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 478us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_JoseyRanchHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 1,382us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_JoseyRanchHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 2,771us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_JoseyRanchHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 4,153us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_JoseyRanchHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 332us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_JoseyRanchHealthcareHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1996      
Acquisition Date 2010      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Everglades Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,847us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EvergladesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 5,377us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EvergladesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 682us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EvergladesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 1,847us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EvergladesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 6,059us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EvergladesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 7,906us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EvergladesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 894us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EvergladesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1990      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Irving Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 60us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IrvingHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,931us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IrvingHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 245us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IrvingHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 60us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IrvingHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,176us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IrvingHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,236us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IrvingHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 378us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IrvingHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2011      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Falls City Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 170us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FallsCityHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,141us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FallsCityHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 82us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FallsCityHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 170us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FallsCityHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 2,223us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FallsCityHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 2,393us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FallsCityHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 240us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FallsCityHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1972      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Gillette Park Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 163us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GilletteParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,491us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GilletteParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 12us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GilletteParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 163us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GilletteParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 1,503us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GilletteParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 1,666us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GilletteParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 211us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GilletteParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1967      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Gazebo Park Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 80us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GazeboParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,541us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GazeboParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 97us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GazeboParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 80us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GazeboParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 2,638us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GazeboParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 2,718us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GazeboParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 385us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GazeboParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1978      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Oleson Park Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 90us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_OlesonParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,341us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_OlesonParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 759us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_OlesonParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 90us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_OlesonParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,100us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_OlesonParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,190us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_OlesonParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 510us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_OlesonParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2012      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Arapahoe Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 158us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ArapahoeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 4,810us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ArapahoeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 789us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ArapahoeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 158us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ArapahoeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 5,599us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ArapahoeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 5,757us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ArapahoeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 685us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ArapahoeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2012      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Dixie Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 487us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_DixieHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,978us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_DixieHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 98us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_DixieHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 487us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_DixieHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 2,076us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_DixieHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 2,563us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_DixieHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 182us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_DixieHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1978      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Memorial Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 537us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MemorialHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,138us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MemorialHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 698us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MemorialHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 537us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MemorialHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 2,836us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MemorialHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,373us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MemorialHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 406us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MemorialHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2007      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Bogardus Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,425us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BogardusHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 5,307us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BogardusHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 1,079us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BogardusHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 1,425us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BogardusHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 6,386us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BogardusHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 7,811us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BogardusHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 947us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BogardusHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2011      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | South Dora Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 297us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SouthDoraHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,087us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SouthDoraHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 1,621us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SouthDoraHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 297us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SouthDoraHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,708us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SouthDoraHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 4,005us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SouthDoraHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,274us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SouthDoraHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2013      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Silverada Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,012us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SilveradaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 3,282us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SilveradaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 103us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SilveradaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 1,012us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SilveradaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,385us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SilveradaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 4,397us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SilveradaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 270us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SilveradaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1970      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Orem Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,689us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_OremHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 3,896us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_OremHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 3,235us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_OremHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 1,689us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_OremHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 7,131us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_OremHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 8,820us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_OremHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,213us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_OremHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2011      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Renne Avenue Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 180us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RenneAvenueHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,481us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RenneAvenueHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 966us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RenneAvenueHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 180us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RenneAvenueHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,447us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RenneAvenueHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,627us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RenneAvenueHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 318us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_RenneAvenueHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2013      
Acquisition Date 2012      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Stillhouse Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 129us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_StillhouseHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 7,139us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_StillhouseHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 6us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_StillhouseHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 129us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_StillhouseHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 7,145us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_StillhouseHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 7,274us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_StillhouseHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 324us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_StillhouseHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2009      
Acquisition Date 2012      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Fig Street Health Holdings Llc [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 329us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FigStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,653us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FigStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 1,094us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FigStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 329us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FigStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,747us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FigStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 4,076us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FigStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,032us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FigStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2007      
Acquisition Date 2012      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Lowell Lake Health Holdings Llc [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 49us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LowellLakeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,554us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LowellLakeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 29us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LowellLakeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 49us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LowellLakeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 1,583us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LowellLakeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 1,632us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LowellLakeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 87us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LowellLakeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1990      
Acquisition Date 2012      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Queensway Health Holdings Llc [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 999us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_QueenswayHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 4,237us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_QueenswayHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 2,331us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_QueenswayHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 999us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_QueenswayHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 6,568us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_QueenswayHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 7,567us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_QueenswayHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,762us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_QueenswayHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2008      
Acquisition Date 2012      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Long Beach Health Associates Llc [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,285us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LongBeachHealthAssociatesLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,343us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LongBeachHealthAssociatesLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 2,172us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LongBeachHealthAssociatesLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 1,285us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LongBeachHealthAssociatesLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 4,515us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LongBeachHealthAssociatesLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 5,800us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LongBeachHealthAssociatesLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 694us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LongBeachHealthAssociatesLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2013      
Acquisition Date 2012      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Kings Court Health Holdings Llc [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 193us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_KingsCourtHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,311us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_KingsCourtHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 318us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_KingsCourtHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 193us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_KingsCourtHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 2,629us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_KingsCourtHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 2,822us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_KingsCourtHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 145us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_KingsCourtHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1965      
Acquisition Date 2012      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Fifty One Avenue Health Holdings Llc [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 340us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FiftyOneAvenueHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 3,925us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FiftyOneAvenueHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 32us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FiftyOneAvenueHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 340us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FiftyOneAvenueHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,957us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FiftyOneAvenueHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 4,297us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FiftyOneAvenueHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 208us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FiftyOneAvenueHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1970      
Acquisition Date 2013      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Ives Health Holdings Llc [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 371us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IvesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,951us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IvesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 274us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IvesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 371us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IvesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,225us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IvesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,596us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IvesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 144us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IvesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1972      
Acquisition Date 2013      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Guadalupe Health Holdings Llc [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 80us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GuadalupeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,391us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GuadalupeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 15us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GuadalupeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 80us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GuadalupeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 2,406us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GuadalupeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 2,486us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GuadalupeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 94us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_GuadalupeHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2013      
Acquisition Date 2013      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Queens City Health Holdings Llc [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 212us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_QueensCityHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 732us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_QueensCityHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 8us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_QueensCityHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 212us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_QueensCityHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 740us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_QueensCityHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 952us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_QueensCityHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 44us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_QueensCityHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1960      
Acquisition Date 2013      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Forty Nine Street Health Holdings Llc [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 129us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FortyNineStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,418us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FortyNineStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 24us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FortyNineStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 129us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FortyNineStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 2,442us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FortyNineStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 2,571us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FortyNineStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 136us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FortyNineStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1970      
Acquisition Date 2013      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Willows Health Holdings Llc [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,388us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WillowsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,982us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WillowsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 202us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WillowsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 1,388us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WillowsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,184us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WillowsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 4,572us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WillowsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 196us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WillowsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1966      
Acquisition Date 2013      
Skilled Nursing Properties [Member] | Tulalip Bay Holdings [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,722us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TulalipBayHoldingsMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,642us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TulalipBayHoldingsMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition (980)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TulalipBayHoldingsMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 742us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TulalipBayHoldingsMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 2,642us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TulalipBayHoldingsMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,384us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TulalipBayHoldingsMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 132us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_TulalipBayHoldingsMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1989      
Acquisition Date 2013      
Skilled Nursing Campus Properties [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 13,102us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Land 5,175us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 42,609us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 9,791us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 5,175us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 52,400us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 57,575us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 9,887us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2007      
Acquisition Date 2006      
Skilled Nursing Campus Properties [Member] | Ensign Southland LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 966us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EnsignSouthlandLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 5,082us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EnsignSouthlandLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 2,213us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EnsignSouthlandLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 966us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EnsignSouthlandLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 7,295us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EnsignSouthlandLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 8,261us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EnsignSouthlandLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 3,400us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EnsignSouthlandLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2011      
Acquisition Date 1999      
Skilled Nursing Campus Properties [Member] | Sky Holdings AZ LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 13,102us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkyHoldingsAzLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Land 289us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkyHoldingsAzLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,428us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkyHoldingsAzLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 1,752us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkyHoldingsAzLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 289us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkyHoldingsAzLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,180us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkyHoldingsAzLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,469us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkyHoldingsAzLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,101us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkyHoldingsAzLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2004      
Acquisition Date 2002      
Skilled Nursing Campus Properties [Member] | Lemon River Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 494us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LemonRiverHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,159us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LemonRiverHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 4,853us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LemonRiverHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 494us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LemonRiverHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 6,012us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LemonRiverHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 6,506us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LemonRiverHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,369us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LemonRiverHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2012      
Acquisition Date 2009      
Skilled Nursing Campus Properties [Member] | Wisteria Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 746us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WisteriaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 9,903us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WisteriaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 290us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WisteriaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 746us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WisteriaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 10,193us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WisteriaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 10,939us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WisteriaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,058us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WisteriaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2008      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Skilled Nursing Campus Properties [Member] | Mission CCRC LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,962us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MissionCcrcLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 11,035us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MissionCcrcLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 464us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MissionCcrcLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 1,962us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MissionCcrcLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 11,499us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MissionCcrcLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 13,461us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MissionCcrcLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,449us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MissionCcrcLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1994      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Skilled Nursing Campus Properties [Member] | Wayne Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 130us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WayneHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 3,061us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WayneHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 122us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WayneHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 130us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WayneHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,183us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WayneHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,313us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WayneHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 357us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WayneHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1978      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Skilled Nursing Campus Properties [Member] | Fourth Street Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 180us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FourthStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 3,352us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FourthStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 180us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FourthStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,352us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FourthStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,532us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FourthStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 365us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FourthStreetHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2006      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Skilled Nursing Campus Properties [Member] | Big Sioux River Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 110us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BigSiouxRiverHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 3,522us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BigSiouxRiverHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 75us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BigSiouxRiverHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 110us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BigSiouxRiverHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,597us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BigSiouxRiverHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,707us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BigSiouxRiverHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 359us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BigSiouxRiverHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1974      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Skilled Nursing Campus Properties [Member] | Prairie Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 130us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PrairieHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,571us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PrairieHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 22us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PrairieHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 130us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PrairieHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 1,593us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PrairieHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 1,723us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PrairieHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 278us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_PrairieHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2011      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Skilled Nursing Campus Properties [Member] | Salmon River Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 168us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SalmonRiverHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,496us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SalmonRiverHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 168us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SalmonRiverHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 2,496us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SalmonRiverHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 2,664us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SalmonRiverHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 151us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SkilledNursingCampusPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SalmonRiverHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2012      
Acquisition Date 2012      
Assisted and Independent Living Properties [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 13,090us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 58,741us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 4,211us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 13,090us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 62,952us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 76,042us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 5,976us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1984      
Acquisition Date 2009      
Assisted and Independent Living Properties [Member] | Lafayette Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 420us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LafayetteHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,160us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LafayetteHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 189us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LafayetteHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 420us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LafayetteHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 1,349us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LafayetteHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 1,769us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LafayetteHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 188us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LafayetteHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2011      
Acquisition Date 2009      
Assisted and Independent Living Properties [Member] | Everglades Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,542us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EvergladesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 4,012us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EvergladesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 113us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EvergladesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 1,542us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EvergladesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 4,125us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EvergladesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 5,667us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EvergladesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 345us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EvergladesHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1990      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Assisted and Independent Living Properties [Member] | Willows Health Holdings Llc [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 2,835us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WillowsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 3,784us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WillowsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 395us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WillowsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 2,835us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WillowsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 4,179us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WillowsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 7,014us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WillowsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 253us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WillowsHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2013      
Acquisition Date 2013      
Assisted and Independent Living Properties [Member] | Wisteria Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 244us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WisteriaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 3,241us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WisteriaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 81us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WisteriaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 244us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WisteriaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,322us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WisteriaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,566us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WisteriaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 413us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_WisteriaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2008      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Assisted and Independent Living Properties [Member] | Avenue N- Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 124us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AvenueNHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,301us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AvenueNHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 392us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AvenueNHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 124us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AvenueNHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 2,693us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AvenueNHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 2,817us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AvenueNHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 811us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AvenueNHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2007      
Acquisition Date 2006      
Assisted and Independent Living Properties [Member] | Moenium Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,893us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MoeniumHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 5,268us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MoeniumHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 1,210us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MoeniumHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 1,893us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MoeniumHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 6,478us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MoeniumHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 8,371us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MoeniumHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,913us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MoeniumHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1986      
Acquisition Date 2007      
Assisted and Independent Living Properties [Member] | Expo Park Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 570us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ExpoParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,692us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ExpoParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 248us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ExpoParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 570us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ExpoParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 1,940us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ExpoParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 2,510us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ExpoParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 341us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_ExpoParkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1986      
Acquisition Date 2010      
Assisted and Independent Living Properties [Member] | Flamingo Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 908us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FlamingoHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 4,767us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FlamingoHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 281us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FlamingoHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 908us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FlamingoHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 5,048us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FlamingoHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 5,956us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FlamingoHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 916us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_FlamingoHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1986      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Assisted and Independent Living Properties [Member] | Eighteenth Place Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,011us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EighteenthPlaceHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,053us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EighteenthPlaceHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 490us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EighteenthPlaceHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 1,011us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EighteenthPlaceHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 2,543us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EighteenthPlaceHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,554us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EighteenthPlaceHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 281us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_EighteenthPlaceHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1974      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Assisted and Independent Living Properties [Member] | Boardwalk Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 367us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BoardwalkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,633us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BoardwalkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 51us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BoardwalkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 367us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BoardwalkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 1,684us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BoardwalkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 2,051us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BoardwalkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 163us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_BoardwalkHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1993      
Acquisition Date 2012      
Assisted and Independent Living Properties [Member] | Lockwood Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,792us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LockwoodHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,253us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LockwoodHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 585us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LockwoodHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 1,792us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LockwoodHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 2,838us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LockwoodHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 4,630us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LockwoodHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 236us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_LockwoodHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1967      
Acquisition Date 2013      
Assisted and Independent Living Properties [Member] | Saratoga Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 444us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SaratogaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,265us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SaratogaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 176us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SaratogaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 444us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SaratogaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 2,441us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SaratogaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 2,885us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SaratogaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 92us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_SaratogaHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1995      
Acquisition Date 2013      
Assisted and Independent Living Properties [Member] | CTR Partnership, L.P. [Member] | Lily And Syringa ALF [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 70us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_LilyAndSyringaAlfMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,673us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_LilyAndSyringaAlfMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 70us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_LilyAndSyringaAlfMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 2,673us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_LilyAndSyringaAlfMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 2,743us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_LilyAndSyringaAlfMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 5us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_LilyAndSyringaAlfMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1995      
Acquisition Date 2014      
Assisted and Independent Living Properties [Member] | CTR Partnership, L.P. [Member] | Caring Hearts [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 80us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_CaringHeartsMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 3,404us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_CaringHeartsMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 80us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_CaringHeartsMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 3,404us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_CaringHeartsMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 3,484us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_CaringHeartsMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 8us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_CaringHeartsMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2008      
Acquisition Date 2014      
Assisted and Independent Living Properties [Member] | CTR Partnership, L.P. [Member] | Turtle And Crain ALF [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 110us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_TurtleAndCrainAlfMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 5,426us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_TurtleAndCrainAlfMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 110us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_TurtleAndCrainAlfMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 5,426us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_TurtleAndCrainAlfMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 5,536us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_TurtleAndCrainAlfMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 11us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_TurtleAndCrainAlfMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2013      
Acquisition Date 2014      
Assisted and Independent Living Properties [Member] | CTR Partnership, L.P. [Member] | Prelude Cottages of Woodbury [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 430us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_PreludeCottagesOfWoodburyMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 6,708us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_PreludeCottagesOfWoodburyMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 430us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_PreludeCottagesOfWoodburyMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 6,708us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_PreludeCottagesOfWoodburyMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 7,138us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_PreludeCottagesOfWoodburyMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2011      
Acquisition Date 2014      
Assisted and Independent Living Properties [Member] | CTR Partnership, L.P. [Member] | English Meadows Senior Living Community [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 250us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_EnglishMeadowsSeniorLivingCommunityMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 6,101us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_EnglishMeadowsSeniorLivingCommunityMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 250us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_EnglishMeadowsSeniorLivingCommunityMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 6,101us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_EnglishMeadowsSeniorLivingCommunityMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 6,351us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ dei_EntityByLocationAxis
= ctre_EnglishMeadowsSeniorLivingCommunityMember
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_AssistedAndIndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_CtrPartnershipMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 2011      
Acquisition Date 2014      
Independent Living Properties [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 1,406us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 8,953us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 916us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 1,406us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 9,869us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 11,275us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 1,483us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
     
Independent Living Properties [Member] | Hillendahl Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 315us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_HillendahlHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 1,769us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_HillendahlHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 176us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_HillendahlHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 315us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_HillendahlHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 1,945us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_HillendahlHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 2,260us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_HillendahlHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 415us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_HillendahlHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1984      
Acquisition Date 2009      
Independent Living Properties [Member] | Mission CCRC LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 411us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MissionCcrcLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 2,312us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MissionCcrcLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 119us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MissionCcrcLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 411us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MissionCcrcLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 2,431us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MissionCcrcLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 2,842us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MissionCcrcLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation 360us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_MissionCcrcLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1994      
Acquisition Date 2011      
Independent Living Properties [Member] | Hillview Health Holdings LLC [Member]        
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land 680us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_HillviewHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements 4,872us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_HillviewHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Costs Capitalized Since Acquisition 621us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_HillviewHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Land 680us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_HillviewHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Buildings and Improvements 5,493us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_HillviewHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Gross Carrying Value, Total 6,173us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_HillviewHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation $ 708us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_IndependentLivingPropertiesMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= ctre_HillviewHealthHoldingsLlcMember
     
Construction/Renovation Date 1996      
Acquisition Date 2011