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Accounting Policies Accounting Policies (Business Combinations) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Net Real Estate Assets having a Tenant Purchase Option Liability 354.1vtr_RealEstateAssetsTenantPurchaseOptionRecordedNet $ 386.4vtr_RealEstateAssetsTenantPurchaseOptionRecordedNet
Building    
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Estimated remaining life (in years) 35 years