Commitments and Contingencies - Credit Enhancement Guarantee (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Third party debt collateralized by facilities, debt amount	$ 64
Third party debt collateralized by facilities, asset carrying amount	$ 334

The carrying value of facilities owned by the entity that are collateral for third party debt.

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Namespace Prefix:	hcp_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant