Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets
Rental properties, net of accumulated depreciation of $394,872 and $375,684 at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	$ 1,860,670	$ 1,885,093
Rental properties held for sale, net	2,788	2,788
Land held for development	199,001	196,177
Property under development	77,492	29,376
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	482,262	455,752
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	239,803	234,089
Investment in joint ventures	12,962	11,971
Cash and cash equivalents	20,030	10,664
Restricted cash	17,030	23,991
Deferred financing costs, net	21,187	19,679
Accounts receivable, net	39,354	38,738
Other assets	43,706	38,412
Total assets	3,016,285	2,946,730
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	51,722	65,481
Common dividends payable	12,418	35,165
Preferred dividends payable	5,952	6,021
Unearned rents and interest	16,821	11,333
Long-term debt	1,474,735	1,368,832
Total liabilities	1,561,648	1,486,832
Equity:
Common Shares, $.01 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; and 48,870,756 and 48,454,181 shares issued at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	488	484
Preferred shares, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized:
Additional paid-in-capital	1,783,635	1,769,227
Treasury shares at cost: 1,705,956 and 1,566,780 common shares at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	(62,169)	(55,308)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	20,392	20,622
Distributions in excess of net income	(288,225)	(275,643)
EPR Properties shareholders’ equity	1,454,260	1,459,521
Noncontrolling interests	377	377
Equity	1,454,637	1,459,898
Total liabilities and equity	3,016,285	2,946,730
Series C Preferred Shares [Member]
Preferred shares, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized:
Preferred shares	54	54
Series F Preferred Shares [Member]
Preferred shares, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized:
Preferred shares	35	35
Series F Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred shares, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized:
Preferred shares	$ 50	$ 50