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Selected Quarterly Financial Data - Restructuring (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Aug. 29, 2014
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Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Lease Termination Fees $ 38,816hcp_LeaseTerminationFees $ 217hcp_LeaseTerminationFees $ 636hcp_LeaseTerminationFees  
Brookdale Senior Living        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Lease Termination Fees       $ 38,000hcp_LeaseTerminationFees
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Number of Leases       49hcp_NumberOfLeases
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