| Cover | Feb. 16, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 16, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 1-11314 |
| Entity Registrant Name | LTC PROPERTIES, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000887905 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 71-0720518 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2829 Townsgate Road |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 350 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Westlake Village |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 91361 |
| City Area Code | 805 |
| Local Phone Number | 981-8655 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | LTC |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
