Existing Lease Terms and Renewal Options for Each of UHS Hospital Facilities (Detail) - Universal Health Services, Inc	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
McAllen Medical Center
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Annual Minimum Rent	$ 5,485,000
End of Lease Term	2026-12
Renewal Term (years)	5 years	[1]
Wellington Regional Medical Center
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Annual Minimum Rent	$ 3,030,000
End of Lease Term	2021-12
Renewal Term (years)	10 years	[2]
Southwest Healthcare System, Inland Valley Campus
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Annual Minimum Rent	$ 2,648,000
End of Lease Term	2021-12
Renewal Term (years)	10 years	[2]

[1] UHS has one 5-year renewal option at the existing lease rate (through 2031).  

[2] UHS has two 5-year renewal options at fair market value lease rates (2022 through 2031).