EPT - Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 430,708	$ 432,985	$ 515,691
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements	(13,364)	54,158	9,170
Change in fair value of marketable debt securities, net	0	233	329
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable debt securities	0	(577)	0
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(13,364)	53,814	9,499
Comprehensive income	417,344	486,799	525,190
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(24,429)	(26,466)	(27,459)
Comprehensive income attributable to controlling interest	$ 392,915	$ 460,333	$ 497,731