CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 55,049	$ (9,980)	$ 337,589	$ 55,010
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives	188	101	489	195
Change in Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan obligation and other	121	68	182	137
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	(745)	0	(83)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	309	(576)	671	249
Total comprehensive income (loss)	55,358	(10,556)	338,260	55,259
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3,543)	(3,617)	(7,003)	(7,137)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Healthpeak Properties, Inc.	$ 51,815	$ (14,173)	$ 331,257	$ 48,122