| Cover | Sep. 05, 2019 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 5, 2019 |
| Entity File Number | 1-6651 |
| Entity Registrant Name | HILL-ROM HOLDINGS, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000047518 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 35-1160484 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | IN |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 130 East Randolph Street |
| 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 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, without par value |
| Trading Symbol | HRC |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
