CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 127,907	$ 120,129	$ 30,683
Other comprehensive income	0	0	0
Comprehensive income	127,907	120,129	30,683
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(1,074)	(783)	(382)
Comprehensive income attributable to Amedisys, Inc.	$ 126,833	$ 119,346	$ 30,301