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Jul. 29, 2026
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Document Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 8-K  
Document Period End Date Jul. 29, 2026  
Entity Registrant Name Ventas, Inc.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity File Number 001-10989  
Entity Tax Identification Number 61-1055020  
Entity Address, Address Line One 300 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1600  
Entity Address, City or Town Chicago  
Entity Address, State or Province IL  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 60654  
City Area Code   877
Local Phone Number 483-6827  
Written Communications false  
Soliciting Material false  
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false  
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false  
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, $0.25 par value  
Trading Symbol VTR  
Entity Central Index Key 0000740260  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.    
Document Information [Line Items]    
Security Exchange Name NYSE