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Relationship with Universal Health Realty Income Trust and Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012
McAllen Medical Center [Member] |
Renewal Options and Terms for each of Four Hospital Facilities Leased from Trust |
Type of Facility | Acute Care
Annual Minimum Rent | $ 5,485,000
End of Lease Term | 2016-12
Renewal Term (years) | 15 years
Wellington Regional Medical Center [Member] |
Renewal Options and Terms for each of Four Hospital Facilities Leased from Trust |
Type of Facility | Acute Care
Annual Minimum Rent | 3,030,000
End of Lease Term | 2016-12
Renewal Term (years) | 15 years
Southwest Healthcare System, Inland Valley Campus [Member] |
Renewal Options and Terms for each of Four Hospital Facilities Leased from Trust |
Type of Facility | Acute Care
Annual Minimum Rent | 2,648,000
End of Lease Term | 2016-12
Renewal Term (years) | 15 years
The Bridgeway [Member] |
Renewal Options and Terms for each of Four Hospital Facilities Leased from Trust |
Type of Facility | Behavioral Health
Annual Minimum Rent | $ 930,000
End of Lease Term | 2014-12
Renewal Term (years) | 10 years

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