Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Rental properties, net of accumulated depreciation of $453,284 and $409,643 at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	$ 2,370,198	$ 2,104,151
Land held for development	204,641	201,342
Property under development	189,051	89,473
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable	546,265	486,337
Investment in a direct financing lease, net	198,551	242,212
Investment in joint ventures	5,343	5,275
Cash and cash equivalents	8,386	7,958
Restricted cash	26,811	9,714
Deferred financing costs, net	20,994	23,344
Accounts receivable, net	44,469	42,538
Other assets	64,522	59,932
Total assets	3,679,231	3,272,276
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	71,511	72,327
Common dividends payable	16,288	13,601
Preferred dividends payable	5,952	5,952
Unearned rents and interest	36,551	17,046
Debt	1,621,211	1,475,336
Total liabilities	1,751,513	1,584,262
Equity:
Common Shares, $.01 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; and 58,941,290 and 53,361,261 shares issued at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	589	534
Preferred shares, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized:
Additional paid-in-capital	2,280,104	2,003,863
Treasury shares at cost: 1,791,791 and 1,706,109 common shares at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	(66,437)	(62,177)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	13,557	17,193
Distributions in excess of net income	(300,611)	(271,915)
EPR Properties shareholders’ equity	1,927,341	1,687,637
Noncontrolling interests	377	377
Total equity	1,927,718	1,688,014
Total liabilities and equity	3,679,231	3,272,276
Series C Preferred Shares [Member]
Preferred shares, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized:
Preferred shares	54	54
Series E Preferred Shares [Member]
Preferred shares, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized:
Preferred shares	35	35
Series F Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred shares, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized:
Preferred shares	$ 50	$ 50