Healthpeak Properties (NYSE:DOC) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in healthcare-related real estate. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the company owns, develops and acquires a diversified portfolio of properties that cater to the evolving needs of the healthcare industry. Its investments span life science research facilities, medical office buildings and senior housing communities, positioning Healthpeak as a key provider of specialized real estate assets.
Within its life science segment, Healthpeak develops and leases laboratory and research space to biotechnology, pharmaceutical and other life science companies. These facilities are designed to meet the stringent requirements of scientific research, including wet lab space, specialized HVAC systems and flexible floor plans. The medical office segment encompasses outpatient clinics, physician practices and ancillary healthcare tenants, offering modern, patient-friendly environments in close proximity to major hospitals and healthcare systems.
Healthpeak’s senior housing division includes both skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities, operated by third-party managers under long-term lease agreements. These properties serve a demographic seeking continuum-of-care options, combining residential living with access to medical and therapeutic services. By diversifying across these three core segments, the company aims to balance stable income streams with the potential for growth tied to advances in healthcare delivery and research.
Originally founded as Health Care REIT in 2003, the company underwent a rebranding to HCP, Inc. in 2016 and adopted the name Healthpeak Properties in 2021. Under the leadership of CEO Gregory J. Dunivan, appointed in 2019, Healthpeak continues to refine its portfolio through strategic dispositions and targeted development, focusing on markets such as Boston, San Francisco, San Diego, New York and Houston. This concentrated approach supports its goal of delivering value to stakeholders while addressing the real estate needs of the healthcare community.
