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BUSINESS SEGMENTS - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
BUSINESS SEGMENTS - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2022 segment	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) operation facility	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments \| segment	2
Transitional and skilled service facilities		234
Transitional and skilled services and senior living campuses		26
Number of real estate properties \| facility		108
Senior living facilities \| facility		11
Rental revenue \| $		$ 16,757	$ 15,985	$ 15,157
Owned Properties
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of real estate properties \| facility		79
Standard Bearer
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of real estate properties \| facility		103
Standard Bearer \| Remaining Company \| Spinoff \| Skilled Nursing Operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of real estate properties		1
Standard Bearer \| Third Parties
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of real estate properties		29
Standard Bearer \| Owned Properties
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of real estate properties		75