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INVESTMENTS IN SENIOR HOUSING AND OTHER REAL ESTATE, NET OF ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION - Investments in Real Estate (Details)

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INVESTMENTS IN SENIOR HOUSING AND OTHER REAL ESTATE, NET OF ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION - Investments in Real Estate (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Senior Housing Assets [Member]
   
Gross Carrying Amount $ 1,626,928 $ 1,373,322
Accumulated Depreciation (44,451) (10,422)
Net carrying value 1,582,477 1,362,900
Senior Housing Assets [Member] | Land [Member]
   
Gross Carrying Amount 137,720 102,235
Net carrying value 137,720 102,235
Senior Housing Assets [Member] | Buildings, Improvements and Other [Member]
   
Gross Carrying Amount 1,489,208 1,271,087
Accumulated Depreciation (44,451) (10,422)
Net carrying value 1,444,757 1,260,665
Golf Investments [Member]
   
Gross Carrying Amount 260,932 250,208
Accumulated Depreciation (15,422)  
Net carrying value 245,510 250,208
Golf Investments [Member] | Land [Member]
   
Gross Carrying Amount 90,324 90,324
Net carrying value 90,324 90,324
Golf Investments [Member] | Buildings [Member]
   
Gross Carrying Amount 49,188 48,878
Accumulated Depreciation (3,005)  
Net carrying value 46,183 48,878
Golf Investments [Member] | Building improvements [Member]
   
Gross Carrying Amount 89,383 87,623
Accumulated Depreciation (8,682)  
Net carrying value 80,701 87,623
Golf Investments [Member] | Furniture, fixtures and equipment [Member]
   
Gross Carrying Amount 18,601 17,723
Accumulated Depreciation (3,516)  
Net carrying value 15,085 17,723
Golf Investments [Member] | Capital leases - equipment [Member]
   
Gross Carrying Amount 5,162  
Accumulated Depreciation (219)  
Net carrying value 4,943  
Golf Investments [Member] | Construction in progress [Member]
   
Gross Carrying Amount 8,274 5,660
Net carrying value $ 8,274 $ 5,660