| COVER PAGE | Jun. 05, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 05, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Healthpeak Properties, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity File Number | 001-08895 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 33-0091377 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 4600 South Syracuse Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 500 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Denver |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80237 |
| City Area Code | 720 |
| Local Phone Number | 428-5050 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $1.00 par value |
| Trading Symbol | PEAK |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000765880 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
