Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Real estate investments:
Land and improvements	$ 1,584,842	$ 559,072
Buildings and improvements	15,289,744	6,035,295
Construction in progress	60,978	6,519
Acquired lease intangibles	821,613	146,813
Total real estate investments	17,757,177	6,747,699
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(1,761,135)	(1,468,180)
Net real estate property	15,996,042	5,279,519
Secured loans receivable, net	302,264	149,263
Investments in unconsolidated entities	119,322	15,332
Net real estate investments	16,417,628	5,444,114
Cash and cash equivalents	57,482	21,812
Escrow deposits and restricted cash	84,783	38,940
Deferred financing costs, net	12,424	19,533
Other assets	633,453	233,622
Total assets	17,205,770	5,758,021
Liabilities:
Senior notes payable and other debt	6,313,141	2,900,044
Accrued interest	65,985	19,296
Accounts payable and other liabilities	1,128,706	207,143
Deferred income taxes	274,852	241,333
Total liabilities	7,782,684	3,367,816
Redeemable OP unitholder interests	92,817	0
Commitments and Contingencies
Ventas stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 10,000 shares authorized, unissued
Common stock, $0.25 par value; 600,000 and 300,000 shares authorized at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively; 287,962 and 157,279 shares issued at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively	72,025	39,391
Capital in excess of par value	9,595,495	2,576,843
Accumulated other comprehensive income	19,237	26,868
Retained earnings (deficit)	(439,015)	(255,628)
Treasury stock, 37 and 14 shares at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively	(1,980)	(748)
Total Ventas stockholders' equity	9,245,762	2,386,726
Noncontrolling interest	84,507	3,479
Total equity	9,330,269	2,390,205
Total liabilities and equity	$ 17,205,770	$ 5,758,021