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Commitments and Contingencies (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified |  | 1 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2011 Brookdale Senior Living | Sep. 02, 2011 Brookdale Senior Living item
Commitments and contingencies |  |  |
Number of senior housing communities |  |  | 37
Number of senior housing communities assumed in existing triple-net lease |  |  | 9
Number of senior housing communities in new triple-net lease |  |  | 4
Number of senior housing communities assumed formerly managed by Horizon Bay |  |  | 3
Number of senior housing communities developed by HCP |  |  | 1
Interest in real estate and operations of senior living communities (as a percent) |  |  | 10.00%
Number of senior living communities operated in a RIDEA structure |  |  | 21
Purchase of equity marketable securities (in shares) |  | 1 |
Credit Enhancement Guarantee |  |  |
Third party debt collateralized by facilities, debt amount (maturing in May 1, 2025) | $ 112 |  |
Third party debt collateralized by facilities, asset carrying amount (maturing in May 1, 2025) | $ 374 |  |

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