| Cover | May 15, 2023 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000742112 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2023 |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | INVACARE HOLDINGS CORPORATION |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-15103 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 38-4264819 |
| Local Phone Number | 329-6000 |
| City Area Code | (440) |
| Entity Addresses [Line Items] | |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 44035 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | One Invacare Way, |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Elyria, |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
