BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 15, 2012
BASIS OF PRESENTATION [Abstract]
Number of assisted and independent living residences	211
Number of states in which the entity operates	20
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of residences units	9,325	696
Common stock split ratio	2
Minimum [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of residences units	40
Maximum [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Number of residences units	60