LEASES - Schedule of Rental Income from Third-Party Sources (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Rental revenue	$ 7,984	$ 6,355	$ 14,877	$ 12,356
Operating segments
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Rental revenue	44,133	31,468	80,235	59,869
Operating segments \| All Other \| Rental revenue
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Sublease income	1,144	1,116	2,279	2,223
Leases To Third Party Operators
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Rental revenue	7,984	6,355	14,877	12,356
Leases To Third Party Operators \| Pennant
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Rental revenue	4,427	4,082	8,640	8,204
Operating lease, variable lease income	321	270	633	580
Leases To Third Party Operators \| Other third-party
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Rental revenue	3,557	$ 2,273	6,237	$ 4,152
Leases To Third Party Operators \| Other third-party \| Acquired Properties
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Rental revenue	$ 1,016		$ 1,016

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