| Cover Page | Nov. 06, 2020 | Jan. 24, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | ||
| Entity File Number | 1-6651 | |
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 6, 2020 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | HILL-ROM HOLDINGS, INC. | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | IN | |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 35-1160484 | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 130 E. Randolph St. | |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1000 | |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Chicago, | |
| Entity Address, State or Province | IL | |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 60601 | |
| City Area Code | 312 | |
| Local Phone Number | 819-7200 | |
| Written Communications | false | |
| Soliciting Material | false | |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000047518 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --09-30 |
