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Document and Entity Information
Sep. 18, 2019
Cover [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name Encompass Health Corp
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000785161
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Sep. 18, 2019
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-10315
Entity Tax Identification Number 63-0860407
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
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol EHC
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false