v3.26.1
Document and Entity Information - shares
shares in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jul. 27, 2026
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2026  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity Registrant Name OMEGA HEALTHCARE INVESTORS, INC.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MD  
Entity File Number 1-11316  
Entity Tax Identification Number 38-3041398  
Entity Address, Address Line One 303 International Circle, Suite 200  
Entity Address, City or Town Hunt Valley  
Entity Address, State or Province MD  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 21030  
City Area Code 410  
Local Phone Number 427-1700  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock  
Trading Symbol OHI  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding   303,013
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Central Index Key 0000888491  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2026  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2