Earnings Per Share (Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Basic EPS:
Income from continuing operations	$ 42,192	$ 3,380
Less: preferred dividend requirements	(6,033)	(6,034)
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	$ 36,159	$ (2,654)
Net income available to common shareholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.48	$ (0.04)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted	$ 36,159	$ (2,654)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic	74,843	74,627
Diluted EPS:
Share options (in shares)	204	0
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted	75,047	74,627
Net income available to common shareholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.48	$ (0.04)