Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 266,983	$ 262,968	$ 224,982
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(16,177)	12,569	5,142
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	15,779	(7,820)	(3,030)
Comprehensive income attributable to EPR Properties	$ 266,585	$ 267,717	$ 227,094