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Renewal Options and Terms for each of Four Hospital Facilities Leased from Trust (Detail) (Universal Health Realty Income Trust, USD $) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2012
McAllen Medical Center |  |
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |
Type of Facility | Acute Care |
Annual Minimum Rent | $ 5,485,000 |
End of Lease Term | 2016-12 |
Renewal Term (years) | 15 years | [1]
Wellington Regional Medical Center |  |
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |
Type of Facility | Acute Care |
Annual Minimum Rent | 3,030,000 |
End of Lease Term | 2016-12 |
Renewal Term (years) | 15 years | [2]
Southwest Healthcare System, Inland Valley Campus |  |
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |
Type of Facility | Acute Care |
Annual Minimum Rent | 2,648,000 |
End of Lease Term | 2016-12 |
Renewal Term (years) | 15 years | [2]
The Bridgeway |  |
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |
Type of Facility | Behavioral Health |
Annual Minimum Rent | $ 930,000 |
End of Lease Term | 2014-12 |
Renewal Term (years) | 10 years | [3]
[1] | We have three 5-year renewal options at existing lease rates (through 2031).
[2] | We have one 5-year renewal option at existing lease rates (through 2021) and two 5-year renewal options at fair market value lease rates (2022 through 2031).
[3] | We have two 5-year renewal options at fair market value lease rates (2015 through 2024).

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