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Cover - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Aug. 05, 2026
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2026  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 001-36181  
Entity Registrant Name CareTrust REIT, Inc.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MD  
Entity Tax Identification Number 46-3999490  
Entity Address, Address Line One 24901 Dana Point Harbor Dr  
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite A200  
Entity Address, City or Town Dana Point  
Entity Address, State or Province CA  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 92629  
City Area Code 949  
Local Phone Number 542-3130  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share  
Trading Symbol CTRE  
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   236,293,199
Entity Central Index Key 0001590717  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2026  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false