| Document and Entity Information | Jan. 11, 2021 | Dec. 18, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | ||
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $0.01 par value | |
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 11, 2021 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | SABRA HEALTH CARE REIT, INC. | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001492298 | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or 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 | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
| Trading Symbol | SBRA | |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
