Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Rental properties, net of accumulated depreciation of $439,242 and $409,643 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	$ 2,273,469	$ 2,104,151
Land held for development	203,443	201,342
Property under development	182,897	89,473
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	508,689	486,337
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	198,020	242,212
Investment in joint ventures	5,853	5,275
Cash and cash equivalents	13,589	7,958
Restricted cash	17,566	9,714
Deferred financing costs, net	21,902	23,344
Accounts receivable, net	42,830	42,538
Other assets	64,594	59,932
Total assets	3,532,852	3,272,276
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	70,383	72,327
Common dividends payable	15,239	13,601
Preferred dividends payable	5,952	5,952
Unearned rents and interest	29,507	17,046
Debt	1,659,801	1,475,336
Total liabilities	1,780,882	1,584,262
Equity:
Common Shares, $.01 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; and 55,254,911 and 53,361,261 shares issued at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	552	534
Preferred shares, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized:
Additional paid-in-capital	2,093,370	2,003,863
Treasury shares at cost: 1,784,058 and 1,706,109 common shares at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	(66,096)	(62,177)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	14,225	17,193
Distributions in excess of net income	(290,597)	(271,915)
EPR Properties shareholders’ equity	1,751,593	1,687,637
Noncontrolling interests	377	377
Total equity	1,751,970	1,688,014
Total liabilities and equity	3,532,852	3,272,276
Series C Preferred Shares [Member]
Preferred shares, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized:
Preferred shares	54	54
Series E 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