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Aug. 20, 2019
Cover page.  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Amendment Flag false
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Aug. 20, 2019
Entity Central Index Key 0000785161
Entity Tax Identification Number 63-0860407
Trading Symbol EHC
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Registrant Name Encompass Health Corporation
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-10315
Entity Address, Address Line One 9001 Liberty Parkway
Entity Address, City or Town Birmingham
Entity Address, State or Province AL
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 35242
City Area Code 205
Local Phone Number 967-7116
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false