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Pretax gain (loss), not previously recognized and resulting from the consolidation of joint venture interest, which is recognized at the date of consolidation. A gain (loss) reflects the amount by which the consideration paid exceeds (is exceeded by) the net carrying amount (reflecting previous provisions for loss on consolidation, if any) of the joint venture interest, which, for cash flow reporting, is a component of proceeds from investing activities.

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Number of senior housing facilities owned by a joint venture.

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Percentage of voting equity interests acquired at the acquisition date in the business combination.

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Amount of facility held for productive use including, but not limited to, office, production, storage and distribution facilities, acquired at the acquisition date.

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Fair value at acquisition-date of the equity interest in the acquiree held by the acquirer, immediately before the acquisition date for businesses combined in stages.

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Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jan. 14, 2011 HCP Ventures II item	Jan. 31, 2011 HCP Ventures II
Acquisition
Percentage of interest acquired			65.00%
Number of senior housing facilities			25
Investment ownership percentage			35.00%
Calculation of the HCP Ventures II purchase consideration and total purchase price
Consideration, Cash Paid	$ 186,478		$ 135,550
Fair value of HCP's 35% interest in HCP Ventures II (carrying value of $65,223 at closing)			72,992
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures			65,223
Total purchase consideration			208,542
Estimated fees and costs
Legal, accounting and other fees and costs			150
Debt assumption fees			500
Total estimated fees and costs			650
Gain on consolidation of joint venture		7,769		8,000
Assets acquired
Buildings and improvements			683,633
Land	221,682		79,580
Cash			2,585
Restricted cash			1,861
Intangible assets			78,293
Total assets acquired			845,952
Liabilities assumed
Mortgage debt		635,182	635,182
Other liabilities			2,228
Total liabilities assumed	60,597		637,410
Net assets acquired			$ 208,542