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Variable Interest Entities and Investment in Unconsolidated Ventures - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Jan. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Distributions from unconsolidated ventures from cumulative share of net earnings |  |  | $ 8,258 | $ 23,544 | $ 7,825
Equity method liability | $ 49,500 |  | $ 49,500 | 60,200 |
CCRC Venture |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds from debt financing |  |  |  | 434,500 |
Distributions from unconsolidated ventures from cumulative share of net earnings |  |  |  | $ 221,600 |
Percentage ownership in unconsolidated joint ventures | 51.00% |  | 51.00% |  |
Sale of 10% ownership interest in the HCP 49 Venture |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Percentage ownership in unconsolidated joint ventures |  | 10.00% |  |  |
Proceeds from sale of investments |  | $ 26,800 |  |  |
HCP 49 Venture |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Percentage ownership in unconsolidated joint ventures | 10.00% |  | 10.00% |  |
Unconsolidated Ventures |  |  |  |  |
Schedule of Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds from sale of investments | $ 36,000 |  |  |  |
Gain on sale of assets, net |  |  | $ 9,400 |  |

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