The amount by which the fair value of an investment in unconsolidated joint ventures is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income.

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The charge against earnings in the period to reduce the carrying amount of real property to fair value.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 28
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Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 360
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 2
-Subparagraph (b)
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Real Estate Investments - Impairment Loss (Details)	12 Months Ended
Real Estate Investments - Impairment Loss (Details)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) item	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of units \| item	217
Impairment loss	$ 3,422,000	$ 0	$ 3,977,000
Kentucky
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Impairment loss from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	$ 1,286,000
ALF
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of units \| item	74
ALF \| Kentucky
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Impairment loss from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	$ 1,286,000
ALF \| Florida and Colorado
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of units \| item	70
Impairment loss	$ 2,136,000