Document and Entity Information
| Document and Entity Information | Dec. 30, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001492298 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 30, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SABRA HEALTH CARE REIT, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | MD |
| Entity File Number | 001-34950 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 27-2560479 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 18500 Von Karman Avenue |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 550 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Irvine |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92612 |
| City Area Code | (888) |
| Local Phone Number | 393-8248 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | SBRA |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |