Condensed Consolidating Financial Information - Textual (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Feb. 27, 2020
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Encompass Health ownership percentage of subsidiary guarantors (percent)	100.00%
Senior secured leverage ratio maximum	2
Consolidated coverage ratio minimum	2
Remaining noncontrolling interest	5.50%
Subsequent Event
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Remaining noncontrolling interest		1.20%