Name:	hcp_MaximumPeriodAvailableForOccupancyAfterCessationOfSignificantConstruction
Namespace Prefix:	hcp_
Data Type:	xbrli:durationItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

This element represents the number of tax years, for which REIT may be ineligible to qualify as REIT, subsequent to the taxable year in which it fails to qualify as REIT.

No definition available.

Name:	hcp_RealEstateInvestmentTrustFailureToQualifyIneligibilityPeriod
Namespace Prefix:	hcp_
Data Type:	xbrli:durationItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

Represents the maximum period specified under the residency agreement.

No definition available.

Name:	hcp_ResidencyAgreementTermMaximum
Namespace Prefix:	hcp_
Data Type:	xbrli:durationItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

Represents the minimum period specified under the residency agreement.

No definition available.

Name:	hcp_ResidencyAgreementTermMinimum
Namespace Prefix:	hcp_
Data Type:	xbrli:durationItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

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Name:	us-gaap_AccountingPoliciesAbstract
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

Number of segments reported by the entity. A reportable segment is a component of an entity for which there is an accounting requirement to report separate financial information on that component in the entity's financial statements.

No definition available.

Name:	us-gaap_NumberOfReportableSegments
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

Useful life of long lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Examples include, but not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

No definition available.