Quarterly Financial Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Total revenue	$ 89,352	$ 87,841	$ 82,973	$ 82,898	$ 82,451	$ 81,542	$ 77,511	$ 76,303	$ 343,064	$ 317,807	$ 293,636
Net income	63,042	43,502	32,476	41,206	29,281	34,175	36,818	21,390	180,226	121,664	115,266
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	$ 57,091	$ 37,551	$ 26,524	$ 35,254	$ 18,843	$ 28,149	$ 30,797	$ 15,371	$ 180,226	$ 121,556	$ 115,228
Basic net income per common share	$ 1.12	$ 0.79	$ 0.56	$ 0.75	$ 0.40	$ 0.60	$ 0.66	$ 0.33	$ 3.26	$ 1.99	$ 1.81
Diluted net income per common share	$ 1.12	$ 0.79	$ 0.56	$ 0.75	$ 0.40	$ 0.60	$ 0.65	$ 0.33	$ 3.24	$ 1.98	$ 1.80