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Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |  |  |
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Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Total | $ 13,137,644 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue | $ 12,592,841 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue | $ 12,524,224 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue | $ 10,616,690 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
Accumulated Depreciation | (2,250,757)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation | (1,965,592)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation | (1,694,892)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation | (1,408,310)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 13,434 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 162,673 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 31,718 hcp_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisition / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 14,102 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 187,297 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 201,399 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (70,303)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
2 Fort Collins CO | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 499 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortCollins2COMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 1,913 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortCollins2COMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 1,454 hcp_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisition / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortCollins2COMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 499 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortCollins2COMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 3,114 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortCollins2COMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 3,613 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortCollins2COMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (3,114)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortCollins2COMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 25 years |  |  |
18 Morrison CO | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 1,429 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Morrison18COMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 5,464 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Morrison18COMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 4,019 hcp_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisition / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Morrison18COMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 1,429 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Morrison18COMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 8,758 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Morrison18COMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 10,187 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Morrison18COMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (8,613)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Morrison18COMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 24 years |  |  |
280 Statesboro GA | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 168 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Statesboro280GAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 1,508 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Statesboro280GAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 168 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Statesboro280GAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 1,509 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Statesboro280GAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 1,677 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Statesboro280GAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (907)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Statesboro280GAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 25 years |  |  |
297 Rexburg ID | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 200 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Rexburg297IDMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 5,310 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Rexburg297IDMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 200 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Rexburg297IDMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 5,057 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Rexburg297IDMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 5,257 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Rexburg297IDMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (2,383)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Rexburg297IDMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 35 years |  |  |
378 Anderson IN | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 500 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Anderson378INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 4,724 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Anderson378INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 10,341 hcp_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisition / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Anderson378INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 1,166 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Anderson378INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 13,998 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Anderson378INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 15,164 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Anderson378INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (2,628)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Anderson378INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 35 years |  |  |
384 Angola IN | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 130 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Angola384INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 2,900 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Angola384INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 2,791 hcp_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisition / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Angola384INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 130 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Angola384INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 5,691 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Angola384INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 5,821 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Angola384INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (1,520)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Angola384INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 35 years |  |  |
385 Fort Wayne IN | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 200 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortWayne385INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 4,150 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortWayne385INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 2,667 hcp_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisition / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortWayne385INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 200 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortWayne385INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 6,817 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortWayne385INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 7,017 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortWayne385INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (2,298)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortWayne385INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 38 years |  |  |
386 Fort Wayne IN | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 140 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortWayne386INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 3,760 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortWayne386INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 140 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortWayne386INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 3,760 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortWayne386INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 3,900 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortWayne386INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (1,629)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortWayne386INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 35 years |  |  |
387 Huntington IN | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 30 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Huntington387INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 2,970 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Huntington387INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 338 hcp_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisition / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Huntington387INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 30 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Huntington387INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 3,308 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Huntington387INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 3,338 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Huntington387INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (1,346)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Huntington387INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 35 years |  |  |
373 Kokomo IN | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 250 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Kokomo373INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 4,622 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Kokomo373INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 1,294 hcp_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisition / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Kokomo373INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 250 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Kokomo373INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 5,653 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Kokomo373INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 5,903 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Kokomo373INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (1,716)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Kokomo373INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 45 years |  |  |
454 New Albany IN | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 230 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_NewAlbany454INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 6,595 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_NewAlbany454INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 230 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_NewAlbany454INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 6,595 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_NewAlbany454INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 6,825 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_NewAlbany454INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (2,591)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_NewAlbany454INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 35 years |  |  |
484 Tell City IN | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 95 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_TellCity484INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 6,208 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_TellCity484INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 1,299 hcp_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisition / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_TellCity484INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 95 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_TellCity484INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 7,509 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_TellCity484INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 7,604 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_TellCity484INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (2,140)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_TellCity484INMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 45 years |  |  |
688 Cynthiana KY | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 192 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Cynthiana688KYMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 4,875 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Cynthiana688KYMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 192 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Cynthiana688KYMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 4,875 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Cynthiana688KYMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 5,067 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Cynthiana688KYMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (1,205)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Cynthiana688KYMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 40 years |  |  |
298 Franklin LA | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 405 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Franklin298LAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 3,424 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Franklin298LAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 405 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Franklin298LAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 3,424 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Franklin298LAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 3,829 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Franklin298LAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (2,029)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Franklin298LAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 25 years |  |  |
299 Morgan City LA | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 203 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_MorganCity299LAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 2,050 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_MorganCity299LAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 203 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_MorganCity299LAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 2,050 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_MorganCity299LAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 2,253 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_MorganCity299LAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (1,214)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_MorganCity299LAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 25 years |  |  |
388 Las Vegas NV | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 1,300 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_LasVegas388NVMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 3,950 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_LasVegas388NVMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 5,124 hcp_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisition / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_LasVegas388NVMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 1,300 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_LasVegas388NVMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 9,074 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_LasVegas388NVMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 10,374 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_LasVegas388NVMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (2,091)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_LasVegas388NVMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 35 years |  |  |
389 Las Vegas NV | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 1,300 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_LasVegas389NVMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 5,800 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_LasVegas389NVMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 1,300 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_LasVegas389NVMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 5,800 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_LasVegas389NVMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 7,100 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_LasVegas389NVMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (2,513)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_LasVegas389NVMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 35 years |  |  |
390 Fairborn OH | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 250 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Fairborn390OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 4,850 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Fairborn390OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 250 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Fairborn390OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 4,850 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Fairborn390OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 5,100 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Fairborn390OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (2,102)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Fairborn390OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 35 years |  |  |
391 Georgetown OH | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 130 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Georgetown391OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 4,970 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Georgetown391OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 130 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Georgetown391OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 4,970 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Georgetown391OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 5,100 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Georgetown391OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (2,154)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Georgetown391OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 35 years |  |  |
392 Port Clinton OH | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 370 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_PortClinton392OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 3,630 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_PortClinton392OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 370 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_PortClinton392OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 3,630 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_PortClinton392OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 4,000 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_PortClinton392OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (1,573)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_PortClinton392OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 35 years |  |  |
393 Springfield OH | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 250 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Springfield393OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 3,950 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Springfield393OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 2,113 hcp_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisition / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Springfield393OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 250 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Springfield393OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 6,063 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Springfield393OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 6,313 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Springfield393OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (2,029)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Springfield393OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 35 years |  |  |
394 Toledo OH | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 120 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Toledo394OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 5,130 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Toledo394OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 120 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Toledo394OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 5,130 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Toledo394OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 5,250 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Toledo394OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (2,223)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Toledo394OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 35 years |  |  |
395 Versailles OH | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 120 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Versailles395OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 4,980 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Versailles395OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 120 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Versailles395OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 4,980 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Versailles395OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 5,100 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Versailles395OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (2,158)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Versailles395OHMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 35 years |  |  |
285 Fort Worth TX | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 243 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortWorth285TXMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 2,036 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortWorth285TXMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 269 hcp_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisition / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortWorth285TXMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 243 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortWorth285TXMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 2,305 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortWorth285TXMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 2,548 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortWorth285TXMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (1,380)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_FortWorth285TXMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 25 years |  |  |
296 Ogden UT | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 250 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Ogden296UTMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 4,685 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Ogden296UTMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 250 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Ogden296UTMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 4,432 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Ogden296UTMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 4,682 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Ogden296UTMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (2,067)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Ogden296UTMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 35 years |  |  |
681 Fishersville VA | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 751 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Fishersville681VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 7,734 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Fishersville681VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 751 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Fishersville681VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 7,220 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Fishersville681VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 7,971 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Fishersville681VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (1,931)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Fishersville681VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 40 years |  |  |
682 Floyd VA | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 309 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Floyd682VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 2,263 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Floyd682VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 309 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Floyd682VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 1,893 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Floyd682VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 2,202 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Floyd682VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (805)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Floyd682VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 25 years |  |  |
689 Independence VA | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 206 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Independence689VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 8,366 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Independence689VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 206 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Independence689VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 7,810 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Independence689VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 8,016 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Independence689VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (2,066)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Independence689VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 40 years |  |  |
683 Newport News VA | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 535 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_NewportNews683VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 6,192 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_NewportNews683VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 535 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_NewportNews683VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 5,719 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_NewportNews683VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 6,254 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_NewportNews683VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (1,529)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_NewportNews683VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 40 years |  |  |
684 Roanoke VA | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 586 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Roanoke684VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 7,159 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Roanoke684VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 586 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Roanoke684VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 6,696 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Roanoke684VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 7,282 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Roanoke684VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (1,789)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Roanoke684VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 40 years |  |  |
685 Staunton VA | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 422 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Staunton685VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 8,681 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Staunton685VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 422 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Staunton685VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 8,136 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Staunton685VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 8,558 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Staunton685VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
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Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 40 years |  |  |
686 Williamsburg VA | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 699 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Williamsburg686VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 4,886 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Williamsburg686VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 699 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Williamsburg686VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 4,464 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Williamsburg686VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 5,163 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Williamsburg686VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
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Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 40 years |  |  |
690 Windsor VA | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 319 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Windsor690VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 7,543 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Windsor690VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
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Land | 319 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Windsor690VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 7,018 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Windsor690VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 7,337 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Windsor690VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | (1,857)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Windsor690VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 40 years |  |  |
687 Woodstock VA | Post-acute/skilled | Operating segment |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 603 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Woodstock687VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 5,395 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Woodstock687VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 9 hcp_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisition / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Woodstock687VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried As of Year End |  |  |  |
Land | 605 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Woodstock687VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 4,989 us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Woodstock687VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Total | 5,594 us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Woodstock687VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | $ (1,335)us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis = hcp_Woodstock687VAMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = hcp_PostAcuteAndSkilledNursingMember |  |  |
Life on Which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed | 40 years |  |  |

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