CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (59,581)	$ (42,308)	$ 278,008	$ 12,702
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives	(942)	288	(651)	483
Change in Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan obligation and other	(108)	69	272	206
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	(1,121)	0	(1,204)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,050)	(764)	(379)	(515)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(60,631)	(43,072)	277,629	12,187
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3,836)	(3,555)	(10,839)	(10,692)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Healthpeak Properties, Inc.	$ (64,467)	$ (46,627)	$ 266,790	$ 1,495