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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Carrying Amounts of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Schedule of Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill |  |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 2,305.2 | $ 2,100.8 | $ 1,972.6
Acquisitions | 10.2 | 179.5 | 128.2
Consolidation of joint venture formerly accounted for under the equity method of accounting | 3.3 | 24.9 |
Goodwill, ending balance | 2,318.7 | 2,305.2 | 2,100.8
Inpatient Rehabilitation |  |  |
Schedule of Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill |  |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 1,218.9 | 1,189.2 | 1,166.0
Acquisitions | 9.2 | 4.8 | 23.2
Consolidation of joint venture formerly accounted for under the equity method of accounting | 0.0 | 24.9 |
Goodwill, ending balance | 1,228.1 | 1,218.9 | 1,189.2
Home Health and Hospice |  |  |
Schedule of Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill |  |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 1,086.3 | 911.6 | 806.6
Acquisitions | 1.0 | 174.7 | 105.0
Consolidation of joint venture formerly accounted for under the equity method of accounting | 3.3 | 0.0 |
Goodwill, ending balance | $ 1,090.6 | $ 1,086.3 | $ 911.6

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