CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 516,424	$ 525,930	$ 428,253
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives	30,145	332	(583)
Change in Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan obligation and other	1,136	457	(258)
Reclassification adjustment realized in net income (loss)	0	(251)	13
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	31,281	538	(828)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	547,705	526,468	427,425
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Healthpeak Properties, Inc.	531,730	506,078	412,735
Continuing Operations
Total comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(15,975)	(17,851)	(14,394)
Discontinued Operations
Total comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	$ 0	$ (2,539)	$ (296)