Business Combinations - Table 2 (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		4 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Summary of Actual and Pro Forma Results of Operations for Acquisitions
Acquired entities only: Actual from acquisition date to September 30, 2014, Net Operating Revenues			$ 15.4
Acquired entities only: Actual from acquisition date to September 30, 2014, Net Income Attributable to HealthSouth			2.6
Combined entity: Supplemental pro forma, Net Operating Revenues	596.9	574.8		1,811.3	1,734.4
Combined entity: Supplemental pro forma, Net Income Attributable to HealthSouth	$ 50.1	$ 59.3		$ 181.6	$ 278.0