Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income attributable to EPR Properties	$ 262,968	$ 224,982	$ 194,532
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	12,569	5,142	(33,710)
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	(7,820)	(3,030)	26,766
Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties	$ 267,717	$ 227,094	$ 187,588