Subsequent Events (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011
Subsequent Events
Commitment	$ 14,080

Represents the amount of capital improvement commitment of the entity.

No definition available.

Name:	ltc_CapitalImprovementCommitments
Namespace Prefix:	ltc_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant