Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income attributable to EPR Properties	$ 224,982	$ 194,532	$ 179,633
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	5,142	(33,710)	(18,464)
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	(3,030)	26,766	13,837
Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties	$ 227,094	$ 187,588	$ 175,006