| Cover | Feb. 21, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 21, 2023 |
| 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 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | SBRA |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
