Earnings Per Share (Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Basic EPS:
Income from continuing operations	$ 32,117	$ (85,904)	$ 54,049	$ (111,751)
Less: preferred dividend requirements	(6,033)	(6,034)	(18,100)	(18,102)
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	$ 26,084	$ (91,938)	$ 35,949	$ (129,853)
Net income available to common shareholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.35	$ (1.23)	$ 0.48	$ (1.70)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted	$ 26,084	$ (91,938)	$ 35,949	$ (129,853)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic	74,804	74,613	74,738	76,456
Diluted EPS:
Share options (in shares)	107	0	81	0
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted	74,911	74,613	74,819	76,456
Net income available to common shareholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.35	$ (1.23)	$ 0.48	$ (1.70)