CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK - Senior Living Operations (Details)	Mar. 31, 2020 property
Concentration Risk
Number of real estate properties	1,200
Consolidated Seniors Housing Communities
Concentration Risk
Number of real estate properties	400
Consolidated Seniors Housing Communities \| Atria and Sunrise
Concentration Risk
Number of real estate properties	260

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