Encompass Health (EHC) 10-Q 29 Jul 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Billions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 22, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'HEALTHSOUTH CORP	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000785161	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	87,726,340	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$2.50

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net operating revenues	$604.40	$564.50	$1,195.60	$1,137.10
Less: Provision for doubtful accounts	-9.3	-7	-16.8	-14.4
Net operating revenues less provision for doubtful accounts	595.1	557.5	1,178.80	1,122.70
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Salaries and benefits	285.3	273.6	571.4	548.2
Other operating expenses	86.3	81	170.8	159.1
Occupancy costs	10.3	11.9	20.8	24.1
Supplies	27.8	26.6	55.4	52.8
General and administrative expenses	30.2	29.5	60.9	59.7
Depreciation and amortization	26.4	23.1	52.8	45.2
Government, class action, and related settlements	-0.8	-2	-0.8	-2
Professional fees - accounting, tax, and legal	2	2.2	3.6	3.6
Total operating expenses	467.5	445.9	934.9	890.7
Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and fees	27.8	24.4	55.7	48.6
Other income	-28.2	-1.9	-29.9	-2.6
Equity in net income of nonconsolidated affiliates	-2.6	-3.3	-6.9	-6.2
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)	130.6	92.4	225	192.2
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)	36.5	-86.5	69.3	-53
Income from continuing operations	94.1	178.9	155.7	245.2
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	3.8	0.1	3.7	-0.3
Net income	97.9	179	159.4	244.9
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	-14.8	-13.8	-29.6	-28.4
Net income attributable to HealthSouth	83.1	165.2	129.8	216.5
Less: Convertible perpetual preferred stock dividends	-1.5	-5.8	-3.1	-11.5
Net income attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders	81.6	159.4	126.7	205
Weighted average common shares outstanding:	'	'	'	'
Basic	86.7	86.1	87	90
Diluted	100.6	99.8	100.8	103.4
Basic earnings per share attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders:	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$0.89	$1.82	$1.40	$2.24
Discontinued operations	$0.04	$0	$0.04	$0
Net Income	$0.93	$1.82	$1.44	$2.24
Diluted earnings per share attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders:	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$0.81	$1.66	$1.29	$2.09
Discontinued operations	$0.04	$0	$0.04	$0
Net income	$0.85	$1.66	$1.33	$2.09
Cash dividends per common share	$0.18	$0	$0.36	$0
Amounts attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders:	'	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations	79.3	165.1	126.1	216.8
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	3.8	0.1	3.7	-0.3
Net income attributable to HealthSouth	$83.10	$165.20	$129.80	$216.50

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	'	'	'	'
Net income	$97.90	$179	$159.40	$244.90
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities:	'	'	'	'
Unrealized net holding gain (loss) arising during the period	0.6	-0.9	0.7	-0.8
Reclassifications to net income	-0.5	-1	-0.5	-1
Other comprehensive income (loss) before income taxes	0.1	-1.9	0.2	-1.8
Provision for income tax benefit related to other comprehensive income (loss) items	0	0.1	0	0.1
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0.1	-1.8	0.2	-1.7
Comprehensive income	98	177.2	159.6	243.2
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	-14.8	-13.8	-29.6	-28.4
Comprehensive income attributable to HealthSouth	$83.20	$163.40	$130	$214.80

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$65.80	$64.50
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $24.8 in 2014; $23.1 in 2013	272.3	261.8
Deferred income tax assets	138.9	139
Other current assets	103.9	115.1
Total current assets	580.9	580.4
Property and equipment, net	976.5	910.5
Goodwill	491.7	456.9
Intangible assets, net	103.3	88.2
Deferred income tax assets	276.1	354.3
Other long-term assets	148	144.1
Total assets	2,576.50	2,534.40
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	55.7	61.9
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	243.6	249.7
Total current liabilities	299.3	311.6
Long-term debt, net of current portion	1,475.10	1,505.20
Other long-term liabilities	141.1	142.2
Total Liabilities	1,915.50	1,959
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Convertible perpetual preferred stock	93.2	93.2
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	12.4	13.5
HealthSouth shareholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock, $.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; issued: 103,970,478 in 2014; 102,648,302 in 2013	1	1
Capital in excess of par value	2,841.50	2,849.40
Accumulated deficit	-1,971.30	-2,101.10
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0.1	-0.1
Treasury stock, at cost (16,243,774 shares in 2014 and 14,654,436 shares in 2013)	-457.6	-404.6
Total HealthSouth shareholders’ equity	413.7	344.6
Noncontrolling interests	141.7	124.1
Total shareholders' equity	555.4	468.7
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$2,576.50	$2,534.40

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$24.80	$23.10
HealthSouth shareholders' equity:	'	'
Common Stock, Par Value Per Share	$0.01	$0.01
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	103,970,478	102,648,302
Treasury Stock, Shares	16,243,774	14,654,436

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Capital in Excess of Par Value	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Treasury Stock	Noncontrolling Interests
In Millions
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2012	$403.50	$1	$2,876.60	($2,424.70)	$1.40	($163.30)	$112.50
Balance at beginning of period, Shares at Dec. 31, 2012	'	95.7	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	244.9	'	'	216.5	'	'	'
Net income attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interest	25.8	'	'	'	'	'	25.8
Net income, including portion attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interest, total	242.3	'	'	'	'	'	'
Receipt of treasury stock	-5.8	'	'	'	'	-5.8	'
Receipt of treasury stock, Shares	'	-0.3	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends declared on convertible perpetual preferred stock	-11.5	'	-11.5	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	12.8	'	12.8	'	'	'	'
Stock options exercised	4	'	4	'	'	'	'
Stock options exercised, Shares	'	0.2	'	'	'	'	'
Distributions declared	-20.4	'	'	'	'	'	-20.4
Repurchases of common stock	-234.1	'	'	'	'	-234.1	'
Repurchases of common stock, Shares	'	-9.1	'	'	'	'	'
Other	1.9	'	4.4	'	-1.7	-0.8	'
Other, Shares	'	0.8	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at end of period at Jun. 30, 2013	392.7	1	2,886.30	-2,208.20	-0.3	-404	117.9
Balance at end of period, Shares at Jun. 30, 2013	'	87.3	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2013	468.7	1	2,849.40	-2,101.10	-0.1	-404.6	124.1
Balance at beginning of period, Shares at Dec. 31, 2013	'	88	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	159.4	'	'	129.8	'	'	'
Net income attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interest	26	'	'	'	'	'	26
Net income, including portion attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interest, total	155.8	'	'	'	'	'	'
Receipt of treasury stock	-9.7	'	'	'	'	-9.7	'
Receipt of treasury stock, Shares	'	-0.3	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends declared on common stock	-32	'	-32	'	'	'	'
Dividends declared on convertible perpetual preferred stock	-3.1	'	-3.1	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	14.3	'	14.3	'	'	'	'
Stock options exercised	6.3	'	6.3	'	'	'	'
Stock options exercised, Shares	'	0.2	'	'	'	'	'
Stock warrants exercised	6.3	'	6.3	'	'	'	'
Stock warrants exercised, Shares	'	0.2	'	'	'	'	'
Distributions declared	-22.3	'	'	'	'	'	-22.3
Repurchases of common stock	-43.1	'	'	'	'	-43.1	'
Repurchases of common stock, Shares	'	-1.3	'	'	'	'	'
Consolidation of Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital	14	'	'	'	'	'	14
Other	0.2	'	0.3	'	0.2	-0.2	-0.1
Other, Shares	'	0.9	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at end of period at Jun. 30, 2014	$555.40	$1	$2,841.50	($1,971.30)	$0.10	($457.60)	$141.70
Balance at end of period, Shares at Jun. 30, 2014	'	87.7	'	'	'	'	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$159.40	$244.90
(Income) loss from discontinued operations	-3.7	0.3
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities-	'	'
Provision for doubtful accounts	16.8	14.4
Depreciation and amortization	52.8	45.2
Equity in net income of nonconsolidated affiliates	-6.9	-6.2
Distributions from nonconsolidated affiliates	6.5	5
Stock-based compensation	14.3	12.8
Deferred tax expense (benefit)	62.7	-53.5
Gain on consolidation of Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital	-27.2	0
Other	6.1	0.3
(Increase) decrease in assets-	'	'
Accounts receivable	-35.6	-38.8
Other assets	8.4	-0.7
Increase (decrease) in liabilities-	'	'
Accounts payable	2.7	9.5
Other liabilities	-20	-6.2
Net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations	-1.2	-0.2
Total adjustments	79.4	-18.4
Net cash provided by operating activities	235.1	226.8
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-89.5	-69
Capitalized software costs	-11	-11.9
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	-15.9	-28.9
Other	9.4	8.4
Net cash used in investing activities	-107	-101.4
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Borrowings on revolving credit facility	65	132
Payments on revolving credit facility	-95	-59
Repurchase of common stock, including fees and expenses	-43.1	-234.1
Dividends paid on common stock	-31.6	0
Dividends paid on convertible perpetual preferred stock	-3.1	-11.5
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests of consolidated affiliates	-25.4	-23.9
Other	6.4	7
Net cash used in financing activities	-126.8	-189.5
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1.3	-64.1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	64.5	132.8
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$65.80	$68.70

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	HealthSouth Corporation, incorporated in Delaware in 1984, including its subsidiaries, is the largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the United States in terms of patients treated and discharged, revenues, and number of hospitals. We operate inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and provide specialized rehabilitative treatment on both an inpatient and outpatient basis.
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of HealthSouth Corporation and Subsidiaries should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in HealthSouth’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 20, 2014 (the “2013 Form 10-K”). The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to interim financial information. Certain information and note disclosures included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America have been omitted in these interim statements, as allowed by such SEC rules and regulations. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013 has been derived from audited financial statements, but it does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. However, we believe the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.
	The unaudited results of operations for the interim periods shown in these financial statements are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the entire year. In our opinion, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements recognize all adjustments of a normal recurring nature considered necessary to fairly state the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for each interim period presented.
	See also Note 2, Business Combinations.
	Net Operating Revenues—
	During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, we derived consolidated Net operating revenues from the following payor sources:
		Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Medicare	74.1	%	74.6	%	74.7	%	74.6	%
	Medicaid	1.8	%	1	%	1.5	%	1.1	%
	Workers’ compensation	1.2	%	1.2	%	1.2	%	1.3	%
	Managed care and other discount plans, including Medicare Advantage	18.7	%	18.4	%	18.4	%	18.4	%
	Other third-party payors	1.7	%	1.7	%	1.6	%	1.7	%
	Patients	0.9	%	1.2	%	1	%	1.2	%
	Other income	1.6	%	1.9	%	1.6	%	1.7	%
	Total	100	%	100	%	100	%	100	%
	See Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the consolidated financial statements accompanying the 2013 Form 10-K for our policies related to Net operating revenues, Accounts receivable, and our Allowance for doubtful accounts.

Business_Combinations

Business Combinations	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Business Combinations	'
	Business Combinations
	In June 2014, we acquired an additional 30% equity interest from UMass Memorial Health Care, our joint venture partner in Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital (“Fairlawn”) in Worcester, Massachusetts. This transaction increased our ownership interest from 50% to 80% and resulted in a change in accounting for this hospital from the equity method of accounting to a consolidated entity. As a result of our consolidation of this hospital and the remeasurement of our previously held equity interest at fair value, Goodwill increased by $34.8 million, and we recorded a $27.2 million gain as part of Other income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. The transaction was funded using cash on hand. See also Note 8, Income Taxes.
	We entered into this transaction to increase our ownership in this profitable hospital and continue to grow our core business by consolidating its operations. None of the goodwill resulting from this transaction is deductible for federal income tax purposes. The goodwill reflects our expectations of our ability to continue to serve the consolidated hospital’s historical patient base as well as favorable growth opportunities based on positive demographic trends in this market.
	We accounted for this transaction under the acquisition method of accounting and reported the results of operations of Fairlawn from the date of acquisition. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The fair values of identifiable intangible assets were based on valuations using the cost and income approaches. The cost approach is based on amounts that would be required to replace the asset (i.e., replacement cost). The income approach is based on management’s estimates of future operating results and cash flows discounted using a weighted-average cost of capital that reflects market participant assumptions. The excess of the fair value of the consideration conveyed over the fair value of the net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill.
	The fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date were as follows (in millions):
	Total current assets	$	12.1
	Property and equipment, net	30.4
	Identifiable intangible assets:
	Noncompete agreement (useful life of 3 years)	0.4
	Tradename (useful life of 20 years)	2.5
	Certificate of need (useful life of 20 years)	9.7
	License (useful life of 20 years)	2
	Goodwill	34.8
	Total assets acquired	91.9
	Total current liabilities assumed	(7.8		)
	Total long-term liabilities assumed	(14.1		)
	Net assets acquired	$	70
	The Company’s reported Net operating revenues and Net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 include operating results for Fairlawn from June 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014. The following table summarizes the results of operations of the above mentioned entity from the date of acquisition included in our consolidated results of operations and the results of operations of the combined entity had the date of the acquisition been January 1, 2013 (in millions):
		Net Operating Revenues			Net Income Attributable to HealthSouth
	Acquired entity only: Actual from acquisition date to June 30, 2014	$	4.5		$	1.2
	Combined entity: Supplemental pro forma from 04/01/2014-06/30/2014	616.3			85
	Combined entity: Supplemental pro forma from 04/01/2013-06/30/2013	575.7			166.3
	Combined entity: Supplemental pro forma from 01/01/2014-06/30/2014	1,218.90			132.7
	Combined entity: Supplemental pro forma from 01/01/2013-06/30/2013	1,159.60			218.7
	Information regarding the net cash paid for all acquisitions during each period presented is as follows (in millions):
		Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Fair value of assets acquired, net of $5.1 million of cash acquired in 2014	$	52		$	15.6		$	52		$	15.6
	Goodwill	34.8			13.7			34.8			13.7
	Fair value of liabilities assumed	(21.9		)	(0.4		)	(21.9		)	(0.4		)
	Fair value of noncontrolling interest owned by joint venture partner	(14.0		)	—			(14.0		)	—
	Fair value of equity interest prior to acquisition	(35.0		)	—			(35.0		)	—
	Net cash paid for acquisitions	$	15.9		$	28.9		$	15.9		$	28.9
	See Note 2, Business Combinations, to the 2013 Form 10-K for information regarding the acquisition completed in 2013.

Investments_in_and_Advances_to

Investments in and Advances to Nonconsolidated Affiliates	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Investments in and Advances to Nonconsolidated Affiliates	'
	Investments in and Advances to Nonconsolidated Affiliates
	As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had $11.0 million and $20.3 million, respectively, of investments in and advances to nonconsolidated affiliates included in Other long-term assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Investments in and advances to nonconsolidated affiliates represent our investments in 9 partially owned subsidiaries, of which 8 are general or limited partnerships, limited liability companies, or joint ventures in which HealthSouth or one of its subsidiaries is a general or limited partner, managing member, member, or venturer, as applicable. We do not control these affiliates but have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of certain of these affiliates. Our ownership percentages in these affiliates range from approximately 1% to 51%. We account for these investments using the cost and equity methods of accounting.
	The following summarizes the combined results of operations of our equity method affiliates (on a 100% basis, in millions):
		Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net operating revenues	$	15		$	19.7		$	36.3		$	39.2
	Operating expenses	(8.2		)	(11.0		)	(19.4		)	(22.2		)
	Income from continuing operations, net of tax	5.5			7.3			24			14
	Net income	5.5			7.3			24			14
	See also Note 2, Business Combinations.

Redeemable_Noncontrolling_Inte

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Abstract]	'
Redeemable Noncontolling Interests	'
	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
	The following is a summary of the activity related to our Redeemable noncontrolling interests during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):
		Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013
	Balance at beginning of period	$	13.5		$	7.2
	Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	3.6			2.6
	Distributions declared	(4.7		)	(1.9		)
	Contribution to joint venture	—			6.2
	Balance at end of period	$	12.4		$	14.1
	The following table reconciles the net income attributable to nonredeemable Noncontrolling interests, as recorded in the shareholders’ equity section of the condensed consolidated balance sheets, and the net income attributable to Redeemable noncontrolling interests, as recorded in the mezzanine section of the condensed consolidated balance sheets, to the Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests presented in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):
		Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013			2014		2013
	Net income attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	$	13.2		$	12.5		$	26	$	25.8
	Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	1.6			1.3			3.6		2.6
	Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	$	14.8		$	13.8		$	29.6	$	28.4

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	Our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows (in millions):
				Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
	As of June 30, 2014	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant Other Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs		Valuation Technique (1)
				(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	Other current assets:
	Current portion of restricted marketable securities	$	5.5	$	—	$	5.5	$	—	M
	Other long-term assets:
	Restricted marketable securities	44.4		—		44.4		—		M
	As of December 31, 2013
	Other current assets:
	Current portion of restricted marketable securities	$	4.7	$	—	$	4.7	$	—	M
	Other long-term assets:
	Restricted marketable securities	42.9		—		42.9		—		M
	(1) The three valuation techniques are: market approach (M), cost approach (C), and income approach (I).
	In addition to assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, we are also required to record assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Generally, assets are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as a result of impairment charges or similar adjustments made to the carrying value of the applicable assets.
	As a result of our consolidation of Fairlawn and the remeasurement of our previously held equity interest at fair value, we recorded a $27.2 million gain as part of Other income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. We determined the fair value of our previously held equity interest using the income approach. The income approach included the use of the hospital’s projected operating results and cash flows discounted using a rate that reflects market participant assumptions for the hospital. The projected operating results used management’s best estimates of economic and market conditions over the forecasted period including assumptions for pricing and volume, operating expenses, and capital expenditures. See Note 2, Business Combinations. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, we did not record any material gains or losses related to our nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a nonrecurring basis as part of our continuing operations.
	As discussed in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, “Fair Value Measurements,” to the consolidated financial statements accompanying the 2013 Form 10-K, the carrying value equals fair value for our financial instruments that are not included in the table below and are classified as current in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The carrying amounts and estimated fair values for all of our other financial instruments are presented in the following table (in millions):
		As of June 30, 2014				As of December 31, 2013
		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value
	Long-term debt:
	Advances under revolving credit facility	$	15	$	15	$	45	$	45
	7.25% Senior Notes due 2018	272.3		285.6		272.4		291.4
	8.125% Senior Notes due 2020	286.8		312.5		286.6		319.4
	7.75% Senior Notes due 2022	252.4		275		252.5		275
	5.75% Senior Notes due 2024	275		291.5		275		273.6
	2.00% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2043	253.7		352.3		249.5		339.7
	Other notes payable	44.6		44.6		47.6		47.6
	Financial commitments:
	Letters of credit	—		37.3		—		36.5
	Fair values for our long-term debt and financial commitments are determined using inputs, including quoted prices in nonactive markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly, or Level 2 inputs within the fair value hierarchy. See Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, “Fair Value Measurements,” to the consolidated financial statements accompanying the 2013 Form 10-K.
	See also Note 4, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests, and Note 7, Assets and Liabilities in and Results of Discontinued Operations.

ShareBased_Payments

Share-Based Payments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Share-Based Payments	'
	Share-Based Payments
	In February 2014, we issued 0.6 million of restricted stock awards to members of our management team and our board of directors. Approximately 0.2 million of these awards contain only a service condition, while the remainder contain both a service and a performance or market condition. For the awards that include a performance or market condition, the number of shares that will ultimately be granted to employees may vary based on the Company’s performance during the applicable two-year performance measurement period. Additionally, in February 2014, we granted 0.1 million stock options to members of our management team. The fair value of these awards and options was determined using the policies described in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 13, Share-Based Payments, to the consolidated financial statements accompanying the 2013 Form 10-K.

Assets_and_Liabilities_in_and_

Assets and Liabilities in and Results of Discontinued Operations	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Assets Held for Sale and Results of Discontinued Operations	'
	Assets and Liabilities in and Results of Discontinued Operations
	In connection with the 2007 sale of our surgery centers division (now known as Surgical Care Affiliates, or “SCA”) to ASC Acquisition LLC, an affiliate of TPG Partners V, L.P. (“TPG”), a private investment partnership, we received an option, subject to terms and conditions set forth below, to purchase up to a 5% equity interest in SCA. The price of the option is equal to the original issuance price of the units subscribed for by TPG and certain other co-investors in connection with the acquisition plus a 15% premium, compounded annually. The option has a term of ten years and is exercisable upon certain liquidity events, including a public offering of SCA’s shares of common stock that results in 30% or more of SCA’s common stock being listed or traded on a national securities exchange. On November 4, 2013, SCA announced the closing of its initial public offering, which was not a qualifying liquidity event.
	During the second quarter of 2014, we entered into an amendment to the option agreement that requires us to settle the option net of our exercise price. The addition of this new feature resulted in the option becoming a derivative that must be recorded as an asset or liability on our condensed consolidated balance sheet and marked to market each period. As of June 30, 2014, the fair value of this option was $6.7 million and is included in Other long-term assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. Income from discontinued operations, net of tax for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 included a $6.7 million gain resulting from the initial recording of this option as a derivative and its fair value adjustments during the 2014 periods presented.
	The fair value of the option and related adjustments were determined using a lattice model. Inputs into the model included the historical price volatility of SCA’s common stock, the risk free interest rate, and probability factors for the timing of when the option will be exercisable, or Level 3 inputs.
	For additional information regarding discontinued operations, see Note 15, Assets and Liabilities in and Results of Discontinued Operations, to the consolidated financial statements accompanying the 2013 Form 10-K.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	Our Provision for income tax expense of $36.5 million and $69.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, primarily resulted from the application of our estimated effective blended federal and state income tax rates, which were reduced as a result of the nontaxable gain discussed in Note 2, Business Combinations, related to our acquisition of an additional 30% equity interest in Fairlawn. As a result of this transaction, we released the deferred tax liability associated with the outside tax basis of our investment in Fairlawn because we now possess sufficient ownership to allow for the historical outside tax basis difference to be resolved through a tax-free transaction in the future.
	In April 2013, we entered into closing agreements with the Internal Revenue Service that settled federal income tax matters related to the previous restatement of our 2000 and 2001 financial statements, as well as certain other tax matters, through December 31, 2008. As a result of these closing agreements, we increased our deferred tax assets, primarily our federal net operating loss carryforward (“NOL”), and recorded a net federal income tax benefit of approximately $115 million in the second quarter of 2013. This federal income tax benefit primarily resulted from an approximate $283 million increase to our federal NOL on a gross basis.
	Our Provision for income tax benefit of $86.5 million and $53.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively, primarily resulted from the settlement discussed above. It also included an approximate $3 million decrease in our valuation allowance related primarily to our capital loss carryforwards. During the second quarter of 2013, we determined a valuation allowance related to these assets was no longer required as sufficient positive evidence existed to substantiate their utilization. This evidence included our partial utilization of these capital loss carryforwards as a result of realizing capital gains in the current year and the identification of sufficient taxable capital gain income within the available capital loss carryforward period.
	We have significant federal and state NOLs that expire in various amounts at varying times through 2031. Our utilization of NOLs could be subject to limitations under Internal Revenue Code Section 382 (“Section 382”) and may be limited in the event certain cumulative changes in ownership interests of significant stockholders over a three-year period exceed 50%. Section 382 imposes an annual limitation on the use of certain carryforward losses to an amount that approximates the value of a company at the time of an ownership change multiplied by the long-term tax exempt rate. At this time, we do not believe these limitations will restrict our ability to use any NOLs before they expire. However, no such assurances can be provided.
	The $415.0 million of net deferred tax assets included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2014 reflects management’s assessment it is more likely than not we will be able to generate sufficient future taxable income to utilize those deferred tax assets based on our current estimates and assumptions. As of June 30, 2014, we maintained a valuation allowance of $30.3 million due to uncertainties regarding our ability to utilize a portion of our state NOLs before they expire. The amount of the valuation allowance has been determined for each tax jurisdiction based on the weight of all available evidence including management’s estimates of taxable income for each jurisdiction in which we operate over the periods in which the related deferred tax assets will be recoverable. It is possible we may be required to increase or decrease our valuation allowance at some future time if our forecast of future earnings varies from actual results on a consolidated basis or in the applicable state tax jurisdictions, or if the timing of future tax deductions differs from our expectations.
	Our reported federal NOL of $266.5 million (approximately $761 million on a gross basis) as of June 30, 2014 excludes $11.3 million related to operating loss carryforwards resulting from excess tax benefits related to share-based awards, the tax benefits of which, when recognized, will be accounted for as a credit to Capital in excess of par value when they reduce taxes payable.
	Total remaining gross unrecognized tax benefits were $0.4 million and $1.1 million as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, none of which would affect our effective tax rate if recognized. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in millions):
		Gross Unrecognized Income Tax Benefits			Accrued Interest and Penalties
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	1.1		$	0.3
	Gross amount of increases in unrecognized tax benefits related to prior periods	—			0.1
	Gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits related to prior periods	(0.7		)	(0.3		)
	Balance at June 30, 2014	$	0.4		$	0.1
	Our continuing practice is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. Interest recorded as part of our income tax provision during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was not material. Accrued interest income related to income taxes as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was not material.
	HealthSouth and its subsidiaries’ federal and state income tax returns are periodically examined by various regulatory taxing authorities. In connection with such examinations, we have settled federal income tax examinations with the IRS for all tax years through 2010. We are currently under audit by two states for tax years ranging from 2007 through 2011.
	For the tax years that remain open under the applicable statutes of limitation, amounts related to unrecognized tax benefits have been considered by management in its estimate of our potential net recovery of prior years’ income taxes. We do not expect a material change in our unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months due to the closing of the applicable statutes of limitation.

Earnings_per_Common_Share

Earnings per Common Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings per Common Share	'
	Earnings per Common Share
	In conjunction with the initiation of quarterly cash dividends in the third quarter of 2013, we revised our calculation to present earnings per share using the two-class method. The two-class method should have been used during all prior periods. We assessed the materiality of these revisions and concluded they were not material to any previously issued financial statements. The revision for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 is presented below.
			Three Months Ended June 30, 2013				Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	Basic earnings per share attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders, as reported:
	Continuing operations		$	1.85			$	2.28
	Discontinued operations		—				—
	Net income		$	1.85			$	2.28
	Basic earnings per share attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders as revised using the two-class method:
	Continuing operations		$	1.82			$	2.24
	Discontinued operations		—				—
	Net income		$	1.82			$	2.24
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share (in millions, except per share amounts):
		Three Months Ended June 30,							Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014				2013			2014			2013
	Basic:
	Numerator:
	Income from continuing operations	$	94.1			$	178.9		$	155.7		$	245.2
	Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests included in continuing operations	(14.8		)		(13.8		)	(29.6		)	(28.4		)
	Less: Income allocated to participating securities	(1.1		)		(2.9		)	(1.6		)	(3.5		)
	Less: Convertible perpetual preferred stock dividends	(1.5		)		(5.8		)	(3.1		)	(11.5		)
	Income from continuing operations attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders	76.7				156.4			121.4			201.8
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders	3.8				0.1			3.7			(0.3		)
	Less: Income from discontinued operations allocated to participating securities	(0.1		)		—			(0.1		)	—
	Net income attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders	$	80.4			$	156.5		$	125		$	201.5
	Denominator:
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	86.7				86.1			87			90
	Basic earnings per share attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders:
	Continuing operations	$	0.89			$	1.82		$	1.4		$	2.24
	Discontinued operations	0.04				—			0.04			—
	Net income	$	0.93			$	1.82		$	1.44		$	2.24
	Diluted:
	Numerator:
	Income from continuing operations	$	94.1			$	178.9		$	155.7		$	245.2
	Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests included in continuing operations	(14.8		)		(13.8		)	(29.6		)	(28.4		)
	Add: Interest on convertible debt, net of tax	2.3				—			4.5			—
	Income from continuing operations attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders	81.6				165.1			130.6			216.8
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders	3.8				0.1			3.7			(0.3		)
	Net income attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders	$	85.4			$	165.2		$	134.3		$	216.5
	Denominator:
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	100.6				99.8			100.8			103.4
	Diluted earnings per share attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders:
	Continuing operations	$	0.81			$	1.66		$	1.29		$	2.09
	Discontinued operations	0.04				—			0.04			—
	Net income	$	0.85			$	1.66		$	1.33		$	2.09
	The following table sets forth the reconciliation between basic weighted average common shares outstanding and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in millions):
		Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013			2014		2013
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	86.7			86.1			87		90
	Convertible perpetual preferred stock	3.2			11.6			3.2		11.6
	Convertible senior subordinated notes	8.2			—			8.1		—
	Restricted stock awards, dilutive stock options, and restricted stock units	2.5			2.1			2.5		1.8
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	100.6			99.8			100.8		103.4
	Options to purchase approximately 0.1 million and 1.2 million shares of common stock were outstanding as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted weighted-average shares because to do so would have been antidilutive.
	On February 14, 2014, our board of directors approved an increase in our existing common stock repurchase authorization from $200 million to $250 million. The repurchase authorization does not require the repurchase of a specific number of shares, has an indefinite term, and is subject to termination at any time by our board of directors. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we repurchased 1.3 million shares of our common stock in the open market for $43.1 million using cash on hand.
	On February 14, 2014, our board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.18 per common share that was paid on April 15, 2014 to stockholders of record on April 1, 2014. On May 1, 2014, our board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.18 per common share that was paid on July 15, 2014 to stockholders of record on July 1, 2014. On July 17, 2014, our board of directors approved an increase in our quarterly dividend and declared a cash dividend of $0.21 per common share payable on October 15, 2014 to stockholders of record on October 1, 2014. As of June 30, 2014, accrued common stock dividends of $16.0 million were included in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. Future dividend payments are subject to declaration by our board of directors.
	As discussed more fully in Note 10, Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock, to the consolidated financial statements accompanying the 2013 Form 10-K, the agreement underlying our preferred stock includes antidilutive protection that requires adjustments to the number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion and the exercise price for common stock upon the occurrence of certain events, including payment of cash dividends on our common stock after a de minimis threshold. At issuance, the preferred stock had a conversion price of $30.50 per share, which was equal to an initial conversion rate of 32.7869 shares of common stock per share of preferred stock. Additionally, our convertible notes (see Note 8, Long-term Debt, to the consolidated financial statements accompanying the 2013 Form 10‑K) also include similar antidilutive protection that requires adjustments to the number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion and the exercise price for common stock upon the occurrence of certain events, including payment of cash dividends on our common stock after a de minimis threshold. At issuance, the convertible notes had a conversion price of $39.65 per share, which was equal to an initial conversion rate of 25.2194 shares per $1,000 principal amount of the convertible notes.
	The payment in January 2014 of an $0.18 per share dividend on our common stock triggered the antidilutive adjustment for the preferred stock. As of January 3, 2014, the resulting exercise price of each share of preferred stock was $30.17, and the resulting conversion rate was 33.1455 for each preferred share. The payment in April of an $0.18 per share dividend on our common stock triggered the antidilutive adjustment for the preferred stock and the convertible notes. As of April 2, 2014, the resulting exercise price of each preferred stock and convertible note was $30.01 and $39.23 per share, respectively, and the resulting conversion rate was 33.3222 and 25.4896 for each preferred share and convertible note, respectively. The payment in July of an $0.18 per share dividend on our common stock did not exceed the de minimis threshold as defined in the underlying agreements for the preferred stock and convertible debt. Therefore, it did not trigger an antidilutive adjustment for the preferred stock and convertible notes.
	In January 2004, we repaid our then-outstanding 3.25% Convertible Debentures using the net proceeds of a loan arranged by Credit Suisse First Boston. In connection with this transaction, we issued ten million warrants with an expiration date of January 16, 2014 to the lender to purchase shares of our common stock. The following table summarizes information relating to these warrants and their activity from December 31, 2013 through their expiration date (number of warrants in millions):
		Number of Warrants			Weighted Average Exercise Price
	Common stock warrants outstanding as of December 31, 2013	2.9			$	32.5
	Cashless exercise	(1.8	)		32.16
	Cash exercise	(1.0	)		32.16
	Expired	(0.1	)		32.16
Common stock warrants outstanding as of January 16, 2014	—
The above exercises resulted in the issuance of 0.2 million shares of common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2014. Cash exercises resulted in gross proceeds of $6.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014.
See Note 10, Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock, and Note 17, Earnings per Common Share, to the consolidated financial statements accompanying the 2013 Form 10-K for additional information related to common stock, common stock warrants, and convertible perpetual preferred stock.

Contingencies_and_Other_Commit

Contingencies and Other Commitments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Contingencies and Other Commitments	'
	Contingencies and Other Commitments
	We operate in a highly regulated and litigious industry. As a result, various lawsuits, claims, and legal and regulatory proceedings have been and can be expected to be instituted or asserted against us. The resolution of any such lawsuits, claims, or legal and regulatory proceedings could materially and adversely affect our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in a given period.
	Litigation By and Against Former Independent Auditor—
	In March 2003, claims on behalf of HealthSouth were brought against Ernst & Young, LLP in a stockholder derivative lawsuit initially filed in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama on August 28, 2002 and captioned Tucker v. Scrushy. The Tucker derivative litigation, including the claims against various other defendants and the $2.9 billion judgment against Mr. Scrushy, our former chairman and chief executive officer, is more fully described in “Derivative Litigation” and “Litigation By and Against Former Independent Auditor” in Note 18, Contingencies and Other Commitments, to the consolidated financial statements accompanying the 2013 Form 10-K. The Tucker complaint alleges that from 1996 through 2002, when Ernst & Young served as our independent auditor, Ernst & Young acted recklessly and with gross negligence in performing its duties, and specifically that Ernst & Young failed to perform reviews and audits of our financial statements with due professional care as required by law and by its contractual agreements with us. The claims further allege Ernst & Young either knew of or, in the exercise of due care, should have discovered and investigated the fraudulent and improper accounting practices being directed by certain officers and employees, and should have reported them to our board of directors and the audit committee. The claims seek compensatory and punitive damages, disgorgement of fees received from us by Ernst & Young, and attorneys’ fees and costs.
	On March 18, 2005, Ernst & Young filed a lawsuit captioned Ernst & Young LLP v. HealthSouth Corp. in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. The complaint alleges we provided Ernst & Young with fraudulent management representation letters, financial statements, invoices, bank reconciliations, and journal entries in an effort to conceal accounting fraud. Ernst & Young claims that as a result of our actions, Ernst & Young’s reputation has been injured and it has and will incur damages, expenses, and legal fees. On April 1, 2005, we answered Ernst & Young’s claims and asserted counterclaims related or identical to those asserted in the Tucker action. Upon Ernst & Young’s motion, the Alabama state court referred Ernst & Young’s claims and our counterclaims to arbitration pursuant to a clause in the engagement agreements between HealthSouth and Ernst & Young. In August 2006, we and the derivative plaintiffs agreed to jointly prosecute the claims against Ernst & Young in arbitration.
	The trial phase of the arbitration process began on July 12, 2010 before a three-person arbitration panel selected under rules of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”). On December 18, 2012, the AAA panel granted Ernst & Young’s motion to dismiss our claims on the grounds that HealthSouth is not permitted to pursue its claims since certain of its former officers and employees committed fraudulent acts. The panel also denied and dismissed Ernst & Young’s claims against us. On December 18, 2012, we, together with the stockholder derivative plaintiffs, filed a notice of appeal of the panel’s decision in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. On December 28, 2012, we filed a motion to vacate the decision. We assert that the panel’s decision is contrary to the Federal Arbitration Act and the duties of a public accounting firm to its corporate clients, and that the arbitrators exceeded their authority by entering an award contrary to Alabama law. On April 25, 2013, the court denied our motion to vacate. On June 4, 2013, we filed a notice of appeal to the Supreme Court of Alabama seeking review of the circuit court's denial of our motion to vacate the arbitration panel's decision. On June 13, 2014, the Supreme Court of Alabama affirmed the decision by the circuit court. On June 27, 2014, we filed an application for rehearing with the Supreme Court of Alabama. At this time, we do not know when the court will rule on that application.
	Based on the ruling of the arbitration panel, we do not believe there is a reasonable possibility of a loss that might result from an adverse judgment or a settlement of this case.
	General Medicine Action—
	On August 16, 2004, General Medicine, P.C. filed a lawsuit against us captioned General Medicine, P.C. v. HealthSouth Corp. seeking the recovery of allegedly fraudulent transfers involving assets of Horizon/CMS Healthcare Corporation, a former subsidiary of HealthSouth. The lawsuit is pending in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama (the “Alabama Action”).
	General Medicine’s underlying claim against Horizon/CMS originates from a services contract entered into in 1995 between General Medicine and Horizon/CMS whereby General Medicine agreed to provide medical director services to skilled nursing facilities owned by Horizon/CMS for a term of three years. Horizon/CMS terminated the agreement for cause six months after it was executed, and General Medicine then initiated a lawsuit against Horizon/CMS in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in 1996 (the “Michigan Action”). General Medicine’s complaint in the Michigan Action alleged that Horizon/CMS breached the services contract by wrongfully terminating General Medicine. We acquired Horizon/CMS in 1997 and sold it to Meadowbrook Healthcare, Inc. in 2001 pursuant to a stock purchase agreement. In 2004, Meadowbrook, without the knowledge of HealthSouth, consented to the entry of a final judgment in the Michigan Action in favor of General Medicine against Horizon/CMS for the alleged wrongful termination of the contract with General Medicine in the amount of $376 million, plus interest from the date of the judgment until paid at the rate of 10% per annum (the “Consent Judgment”). The $376 million damages figure was unilaterally selected by General Medicine and was not tested or opposed by Meadowbrook. Additionally, the settlement agreement (the “Settlement”) used as the basis for the Consent Judgment provided that Meadowbrook would pay only $300,000 to General Medicine to settle the Michigan Action and that General Medicine would seek to recover the remaining balance of the Consent Judgment solely from us. We were not a party to the Michigan Action, the Settlement negotiated by Meadowbrook, or the Consent Judgment.
	The complaint filed by General Medicine against us in the Alabama Action alleges that while Horizon/CMS was our wholly owned subsidiary, General Medicine was an existing creditor of Horizon/CMS by virtue of the breach of contract claim underlying the Settlement. The complaint also alleges we caused Horizon/CMS to transfer its assets to us for less than a reasonably equivalent value or, in the alternative, with the actual intent to defraud creditors of Horizon/CMS, including General Medicine, in violation of the Alabama Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act. General Medicine further alleges in its amended complaint that we are liable for the Consent Judgment despite not being a party to it because as Horizon/CMS’s parent we failed to observe corporate formalities in our operation and ownership of Horizon/CMS, misused our control of Horizon/CMS, stripped assets from Horizon/CMS, and engaged in other conduct which amounted to a fraud on Horizon/CMS’s creditors. General Medicine has requested relief including recovery of the unpaid amount of the Consent Judgment, the avoidance of the subject transfers of assets, attachment of the assets transferred to us, appointment of a receiver over the transferred properties, and a monetary judgment for the value of properties transferred.
	We have denied liability to General Medicine and asserted defenses and counterclaims against General Medicine for fraud, tortious interference with business relations, conspiracy, abuse of process, and other causes of action. In our counterclaims, we alleged the Consent Judgment is the product of fraud and collusion by General Medicine and Meadowbrook and, further, that these parties were guilty of a conspiracy to manufacture a lawsuit against HealthSouth in favor of General Medicine. Consequently, we assert that the Consent Judgment is not evidence of a legitimate debt owed by Horizon/CMS to General Medicine that is collectible from HealthSouth under any theory of liability.
	In 2008, after we obtained discovery concerning the circumstances that led to the entry of the Consent Judgment, we filed a motion in the Michigan Action asking the court to set aside the Consent Judgment on grounds that it was the product of fraud on the court and collusion by the parties. On May 21, 2009, the court granted our motion to set aside the Consent Judgment on grounds that it was the product of fraud on the court. On March 9, 2010, General Medicine filed an appeal of the court's decision to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. The parties agreed to a voluntary stay of the Alabama Action pending the outcome of General Medicine's appeal to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. On April 10, 2012, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the lower court's ruling and reinstated the Consent Judgment. Due to the conclusion of the appeal in the Michigan Action, General Medicine requested reactivation of the Alabama Action in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. On January 10, 2013, we filed a motion for partial summary judgment in the Alabama Action seeking a declaration that the Consent Judgment obtained by General Medicine is not enforceable against us because, among other reasons, it was the result of collusion. On February 27, 2013, the court denied our motion. The court also indicated it concurred with the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals that the Consent Judgment did nothing more than establish Horizon/CMS's liability to General Medicine and did not establish the amount of General Medicine’s damages claim against Horizon/CMS or the merits of General Medicine's separate fraudulent conveyance claims against HealthSouth.
	On January 9, 2014 and on February 18, 2014, the court in the Alabama Action entered rulings which together provided that the $376 million damages figure contained in the Consent Judgment is not admissible at trial and that the issue of collusion with respect to the amount of the Consent Judgment is now moot. Instead of relying on the Consent Judgment to prove damages against Horizon/CMS, General Medicine will be required to prove the amount of any damages it has against Horizon/CMS. On March 31, 2014, General Medicine filed a motion seeking partial summary judgment and requesting dismissal of our defenses and counterclaims which allege the Consent Judgment was the product of fraud and collusion. On July 15, 2014, the court issued an order denying General Medicine’s motion for partial summary judgment. Accordingly, at trial we will be permitted to present our defenses and counterclaims of fraud and collusion against General Medicine.
	On May 3, 2014, the Consent Judgment expired under applicable Michigan law without renewal by General Medicine. Based on the expiration, on July 23, 2014, we filed a motion for summary judgment requesting dismissal of General Medicine’s lawsuit against us on grounds that General Medicine is no longer a “creditor” of Horizon/CMS, which is an essential element of the fraudulent transfer and alter ego claims against us. On August 7, 2014, the court will hear our motion, as well as General Medicine’s motion for partial summary judgment arguing that the Consent Judgment has not expired and that it remains a valid basis for a fraudulent transfer claim. The Alabama Action is set for trial beginning on September 15, 2014.
	We intend to vigorously defend ourselves against General Medicine’s claims and to vigorously prosecute our counterclaims for fraud and collusion against General Medicine. Based on the stage of litigation, review of the current facts and circumstances as we understand them, the nature of the underlying claim, the results of the proceedings to date, and the nature and scope of the defense we continue to mount, we do not believe an adverse judgment or settlement is probable in this matter, and it is also not possible to estimate the amount of loss, if any, or range of possible loss that might result from an adverse judgment or settlement of this case.
	Other Litigation—
	We have been named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed March 28, 2003 by several individual stockholders in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, captioned Nichols v. HealthSouth Corp. The plaintiffs allege that we, some of our former officers, and our former investment bank engaged in a scheme to overstate and misrepresent our earnings and financial position. The plaintiffs are seeking compensatory and punitive damages. This case was consolidated with the Tucker case for discovery and other pretrial purposes and was stayed in the Circuit Court on August 8, 2005. The plaintiffs filed an amended complaint on November 9, 2010 to which we responded with a motion to dismiss filed on December 22, 2010. During a hearing on February 24, 2012, plaintiffs’ counsel indicated his intent to dismiss certain claims against us. Instead, on March 9, 2012, the plaintiffs amended their complaint to include additional securities fraud claims against HealthSouth and add several former officers to the lawsuit. On September 12, 2012, the plaintiffs further amended their complaint to request certification as a class action. One of those named officers has repeatedly attempted to remove the case to federal district court, most recently on December 11, 2012. We filed our latest motion to remand the case back to state court on January 10, 2013. On September 27, 2013, the federal court remanded the case back to state court. We intend to vigorously defend ourselves in this case. Based on the stage of litigation, review of the current facts and circumstances as we understand them, the nature of the underlying claim, the results of the proceedings to date, and the nature and scope of the defense we continue to mount, we do not believe an adverse judgment or settlement is probable in this matter, and it is also not possible to estimate the amount of loss, if any, or range of possible loss that might result from an adverse judgment or settlement of this case.
	Governmental Inquiries and Investigations—
	On June 24, 2011, we received a document subpoena addressed to HealthSouth Hospital of Houston, a long-term acute care hospital (“LTCH”) we closed in August 2011, and issued from the Dallas, Texas office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (the “HHS-OIG”). The subpoena stated it was in connection with an investigation of possible false or otherwise improper claims submitted to Medicare and Medicaid and requested documents and materials relating to patient admissions, length of stay, and discharge matters at this closed LTCH. We furnished the documents requested and have heard nothing from HHS-OIG since December 2012.
	On March 4, 2013, we received document subpoenas from an office of the HHS-OIG addressed to four of our hospitals. Those subpoenas also requested complete copies of medical records for 100 patients treated at each of those hospitals between September 2008 and June 2012. The investigation is being conducted by the United States Department of Justice (the “DOJ”). On April 24, 2014, we received document subpoenas relating to an additional seven of our hospitals. The new subpoenas reference substantially similar investigation subject matter as the original subpoenas and request materials from the period January 2008 through December 2013. Two of the four hospitals addressed in the original set of subpoenas have received supplemental subpoenas to cover this new time period. The new subpoenas do not include requests for specific patient files, but it is expected that such requests will be made for the new group of hospitals.
	All of the subpoenas are in connection with an investigation of alleged improper or fraudulent claims submitted to Medicare and Medicaid and requests documents and materials relating to practices, procedures, protocols and policies, of certain pre- and post-admissions activities at these hospitals including, among other things, marketing functions, pre-admission screening, post-admission physician evaluations, patient assessment instruments, individualized patient plans of care, and compliance with the Medicare 60% rule. Under the Medicare rule commonly referred to as the “60% rule,” an inpatient rehabilitation hospital must treat 60% or more of its patients from at least one of a specified list of medical conditions in order to be reimbursed at the inpatient rehabilitation hospital payment rates, rather than at the lower acute care hospital payment rates.
	We are cooperating fully with the DOJ in connection with these subpoenas and are currently unable to predict the timing or outcome of the related investigations.
	Other Matters—
	The False Claims Act, 18 U.S.C. § 287, allows private citizens, called “relators,” to institute civil proceedings alleging violations of the False Claims Act. These qui tam cases are generally sealed by the court at the time of filing. The only parties typically privy to the information contained in the complaint are the relator, the federal government, and the presiding court. It is possible that qui tam lawsuits have been filed against us and that those suits remain under seal or that we are unaware of such filings or prevented by existing law or court order from discussing or disclosing the filing of such suits. We may be subject to liability under one or more undisclosed qui tam cases brought pursuant to the False Claims Act.
	It is our obligation as a participant in Medicare and other federal healthcare programs to routinely conduct audits and reviews of the accuracy of our billing systems and other regulatory compliance matters. As a result of these reviews, we have made, and will continue to make, disclosures to the HHS-OIG and the United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services relating to amounts we suspect represent over-payments from these programs, whether due to inaccurate billing or otherwise. Some of these disclosures have resulted in, or may result in, HealthSouth refunding amounts to Medicare or other federal healthcare programs.

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
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	Condensed Consolidating Financial Information
	The accompanying condensed consolidating financial information has been prepared and presented pursuant to SEC Regulation S-X, Rule 3-10, “Financial Statements of Guarantors and Issuers of Guaranteed Securities Registered or Being Registered.” Each of the subsidiary guarantors is 100% owned by HealthSouth, and all guarantees are full and unconditional and joint and several, subject to certain customary conditions for release. HealthSouth’s investments in its consolidated subsidiaries, as well as guarantor subsidiaries’ investments in nonguarantor subsidiaries and nonguarantor subsidiaries’ investments in guarantor subsidiaries, are presented under the equity method of accounting with the related investment presented within the line items Intercompany receivable and Intercompany payable in the accompanying condensed consolidating balance sheets.
	The terms of our credit agreement allow us to declare and pay cash dividends on our common stock so long as: (1) we are not in default under our credit agreement and (2) our senior secured leverage ratio (as defined in our credit agreement) remains less than or equal to 1.5x. The terms of our senior note indenture allow us to declare and pay cash dividends on our common stock so long as (1) we are not in default, (2) the consolidated coverage ratio (as defined in the indenture) exceeds 2x or we are otherwise allowed under the indenture to incur debt, and (3) we have capacity under the indenture’s restricted payments covenant to declare and pay dividends. See Note 8, Long-term Debt, to the consolidated financial statements accompanying the 2013 Form 10-K.
	As described in Note 10, Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock, to the consolidated financial statements accompanying the 2013 Form 10-K, our preferred stock generally provides for the payment of cash dividends, subject to certain limitations. Our credit agreement and our senior note indenture do not limit the payment of dividends on the preferred stock.
	Periodically, certain wholly owned subsidiaries of HealthSouth make dividends or distributions of available cash and/or intercompany receivable balances to their parents. In addition, HealthSouth makes contributions to certain wholly owned subsidiaries. When made, these dividends, distributions, and contributions impact the Intercompany receivable, Intercompany payable, and HealthSouth shareholders’ equity line items in the accompanying condensed consolidating balance sheet but have no impact on the consolidated financial statements of HealthSouth Corporation.
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
		HealthSouth Corporation			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Nonguarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminating Entries			HealthSouth Consolidated
		(In Millions)
	Net operating revenues	$	3.7		$	434.9		$	188.2		$	(22.4	)	$	604.4
	Less: Provision for doubtful accounts	—			(6.5		)	(2.8		)	—			(9.3		)
	Net operating revenues less provision for doubtful accounts	3.7			428.4			185.4			(22.4		)	595.1
	Operating expenses:
	Salaries and benefits	6.2			195.4			87.5			(3.8		)	285.3
	Other operating expenses	5.2			60.5			29.6			(9.0		)	86.3
	Occupancy costs	1			14.4			4.5			(9.6		)	10.3
	Supplies	—			19.6			8.2			—			27.8
	General and administrative expenses	30.2			—			—			—			30.2
	Depreciation and amortization	2.3			18			6.1			—			26.4
	Government, class action, and related settlements	(0.8		)	—			—			—			(0.8		)
	Professional fees—accounting, tax, and legal	2			—			—			—			2
	Total operating expenses	46.1			307.9			135.9			(22.4		)	467.5
	Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and fees	25.3			2.1			0.7			(0.3		)	27.8
	Other income	(0.3		)	(27.2		)	(1.0		)	0.3			(28.2		)
	Equity in net income of nonconsolidated affiliates	—			(2.6		)	—			—			(2.6		)
	Equity in net income of consolidated affiliates	(103.6		)	(7.2		)	—			110.8			—
	Management fees	(27.4		)	20.8			6.6			—			—
	Income from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense	63.6			134.6			43.2			(110.8		)	130.6
	Provision for income tax (benefit) expense	(15.7		)	40.3			11.9			—			36.5
	Income from continuing operations	79.3			94.3			31.3			(110.8		)	94.1
	Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	3.8			—			—			—			3.8
	Net Income	83.1			94.3			31.3			(110.8		)	97.9
	Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(14.8		)	—			(14.8		)
	Net income attributable to HealthSouth	$	83.1		$	94.3		$	16.5		$	(110.8	)	$	83.1
	Comprehensive income	$	83.2		$	94.3		$	31.3		$	(110.8	)	$	98
	Comprehensive income attributable to HealthSouth	$	83.2		$	94.3		$	16.5		$	(110.8	)	$	83.2
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
		HealthSouth Corporation			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Nonguarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminating Entries			HealthSouth Consolidated
		(In Millions)
	Net operating revenues	$	2.9		$	401.6		$	177.4		$	(17.4	)	$	564.5
	Less: Provision for doubtful accounts	—			(4.7		)	(2.3		)	—			(7.0		)
	Net operating revenues less provision for doubtful accounts	2.9			396.9			175.1			(17.4		)	557.5
	Operating expenses:
	Salaries and benefits	5.9			189.3			82			(3.6		)	273.6
	Other operating expenses	3.2			60			26.3			(8.5		)	81
	Occupancy costs	1			11.9			4.4			(5.4		)	11.9
	Supplies	—			18.5			8.1			—			26.6
	General and administrative expenses	29.5			—			—			—			29.5
	Depreciation and amortization	2.1			16			5			—			23.1
	Government, class action, and related settlements	(2.0		)	—			—			—			(2.0		)
	Professional fees—accounting, tax, and legal	2.2			—			—			—			2.2
	Total operating expenses	41.9			295.7			125.8			(17.5		)	445.9
	Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and fees	22.3			1.7			0.7			(0.3		)	24.4
	Other income	—			(0.7		)	(1.6		)	0.4			(1.9		)
	Equity in net income of nonconsolidated affiliates	(1.3		)	(2.0		)	—			—			(3.3		)
	Equity in net income of consolidated affiliates	(113.7		)	(11.4		)	—			125.1			—
	Management fees	(25.6		)	19.3			6.3			—			—
	Income from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense	79.3			94.3			43.9			(125.1		)	92.4
	Provision for income tax (benefit) expense	(85.6		)	(6.5		)	5.6			—			(86.5		)
	Income from continuing operations	164.9			100.8			38.3			(125.1		)	178.9
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	0.3			0.1			(0.3		)	—			0.1
	Net Income	165.2			100.9			38			(125.1		)	179
	Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(13.8		)	—			(13.8		)
	Net income attributable to HealthSouth	$	165.2		$	100.9		$	24.2		$	(125.1	)	$	165.2
Comprehensive income	$	163.4		$	100.9		$	38		$	(125.1	)	$	177.2
Comprehensive income attributable to HealthSouth	$	163.4		$	100.9		$	24.2		$	(125.1	)	$	163.4
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
	HealthSouth Corporation			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Nonguarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminating Entries			HealthSouth Consolidated
	(In Millions)
Net operating revenues	$	7.5		$	862		$	370.4		$	(44.3	)	$	1,195.60
Less: Provision for doubtful accounts	—			(12.0		)	(4.8		)	—			(16.8		)
Net operating revenues less provision for doubtful accounts	7.5			850			365.6			(44.3		)	1,178.80
Operating expenses:
Salaries and benefits	11.8			392.3			174.8			(7.5		)	571.4
Other operating expenses	10.1			120.3			58			(17.6		)	170.8
Occupancy costs	2.1			28.8			9.1			(19.2		)	20.8
Supplies	—			39.2			16.2			—			55.4
General and administrative expenses	60.9			—			—			—			60.9
Depreciation and amortization	5.1			35.9			11.8			—			52.8
Government, class action, and related settlements	(0.8		)	—			—			—			(0.8		)
Professional fees—accounting, tax, and legal	3.6			—			—			—			3.6
Total operating expenses	92.8			616.5			269.9			(44.3		)	934.9
Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and fees	50.6			4.2			1.4			(0.5		)	55.7
Other income	(0.5		)	(28.3		)	(1.6		)	0.5			(29.9		)
Equity in net income of nonconsolidated affiliates	—			(6.9		)	—			—			(6.9		)
Equity in net income of consolidated affiliates	(171.4		)	(14.1		)	—			185.5			—
Management fees	(54.0		)	41.3			12.7			—			—
Income from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense	90			237.3			83.2			(185.5		)	225
Provision for income tax (benefit) expense	(36.1		)	83			22.4			—			69.3
Income from continuing operations	126.1			154.3			60.8			(185.5		)	155.7
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	3.7			—			—			—			3.7
Net Income	129.8			154.3			60.8			(185.5		)	159.4
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(29.6		)	—			(29.6		)
Net income attributable to HealthSouth	$	129.8		$	154.3		$	31.2		$	(185.5	)	$	129.8
Comprehensive income	$	130		$	154.3		$	60.8		$	(185.5	)	$	159.6
Comprehensive income attributable to HealthSouth	$	130		$	154.3		$	31.2		$	(185.5	)	$	130
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	HealthSouth Corporation			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Nonguarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminating Entries			HealthSouth Consolidated
	(In Millions)
Net operating revenues	$	6		$	815.3		$	350		$	(34.2	)	$	1,137.10
Less: Provision for doubtful accounts	—			(10.0		)	(4.4		)	—			(14.4		)
Net operating revenues less provision for doubtful accounts	6			805.3			345.6			(34.2		)	1,122.70
Operating expenses:
Salaries and benefits	13.4			378.3			163.7			(7.2		)	548.2
Other operating expenses	5.9			117.9			52			(16.7		)	159.1
Occupancy costs	2.1			23.8			8.6			(10.4		)	24.1
Supplies	—			37.1			15.7			—			52.8
General and administrative expenses	59.7			—			—			—			59.7
Depreciation and amortization	4.2			31.2			9.8			—			45.2
Government, class action, and related settlements	(2.0		)	—			—			—			(2.0		)
Professional fees—accounting, tax, and legal	3.6			—			—			—			3.6
Total operating expenses	86.9			588.3			249.8			(34.3		)	890.7
Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and fees	44.4			3.3			1.5			(0.6		)	48.6
Other income	(0.3		)	(0.7		)	(2.3		)	0.7			(2.6		)
Equity in net income of nonconsolidated affiliates	(2.2		)	(4.0		)	—			—			(6.2		)
Equity in net income of consolidated affiliates	(183.5		)	(16.9		)	—			200.4			—
Management fees	(51.4		)	39.4			12			—			—
Income from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense	112.1			195.9			84.6			(200.4		)	192.2
Provision for income tax (benefit) expense	(104.2		)	34.8			16.4			—			(53.0		)
Income from continuing operations	216.3			161.1			68.2			(200.4		)	245.2
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	0.2			0.3			(0.8		)	—			(0.3		)
Net Income	216.5			161.4			67.4			(200.4		)	244.9
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(28.4		)	—			(28.4		)
Net income attributable to HealthSouth	$	216.5		$	161.4		$	39		$	(200.4	)	$	216.5
Comprehensive income	$	214.8		$	161.4		$	67.4		$	(200.4	)	$	243.2
Comprehensive income attributable to HealthSouth	$	214.8		$	161.4		$	39		$	(200.4	)	$	214.8
	As of June 30, 2014
	HealthSouth Corporation			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Nonguarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminating Entries			HealthSouth Consolidated
	(In Millions)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	57.1		$	0.7		$	8		$	—		$	65.8
Accounts receivable, net	—			192.1			80.2			—			272.3
Deferred income tax assets	85.5			34.5			18.9			—			138.9
Other current assets	49.6			13.8			93.2			(52.7		)	103.9
Total current assets	192.2			241.1			200.3			(52.7		)	580.9
Property and equipment, net	13			738.2			225.3			—			976.5
Goodwill	—			279.6			212.1			—			491.7
Intangible assets, net	16.9			46.4			40			—			103.3
Deferred income tax assets	224.5			24.5			27.1			—			276.1
Other long-term assets	68.8			25.3			53.9			—			148
Intercompany receivable	1,544.50			—			—			(1,544.5		)	—
Total assets	$	2,059.90		$	1,355.10		$	758.7		$	(1,597.2	)	$	2,576.50
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	9.1		$	34.3		$	12.3		$	—		$	55.7
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	142.1			69.3			85			(52.8		)	243.6
Total current liabilities	151.2			103.6			97.3			(52.8		)	299.3
Long-term debt, net of current portion	1,355.80			86.1			33.2			—			1,475.10
Other long-term liabilities	46			13.3			81.8			—			141.1
Intercompany payable	—			151.3			218.1			(369.4		)	—
	1,553.00			354.3			430.4			(422.2		)	1,915.50
Commitments and contingencies
Convertible perpetual preferred stock	93.2			—			—			—			93.2
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	—			—			12.4			—			12.4
Shareholders’ equity:
HealthSouth shareholders’ equity	413.7			1,000.80			174.2			(1,175.0		)	413.7
Noncontrolling interests	—			—			141.7			—			141.7
Total shareholders’ equity	413.7			1,000.80			315.9			(1,175.0		)	555.4
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	2,059.90		$	1,355.10		$	758.7		$	(1,597.2	)	$	2,576.50
	As of December 31, 2013
	HealthSouth Corporation			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Nonguarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminating Entries			HealthSouth Consolidated
	(In Millions)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	60.5		$	2.3		$	1.7		$	—		$	64.5
Accounts receivable, net	—			184.7			77.1			—			261.8
Deferred income tax assets	85.5			34.5			19			—			139
Other current assets	37			15.8			80.8			(18.5		)	115.1
Total current assets	183			237.3			178.6			(18.5		)	580.4
Property and equipment, net	16.3			698.5			195.7			—			910.5
Goodwill	—			279.6			177.3			—			456.9
Intangible assets, net	18.1			49.6			20.5			—			88.2
Deferred income tax assets	288.8			24.5			41			—			354.3
Other long-term assets	64.6			27.1			52.4			—			144.1
Intercompany receivable	1,438.80			—			—			(1,438.8		)	—
Total assets	$	2,009.60		$	1,316.60		$	665.5		$	(1,457.3	)	$	2,534.40
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	15.1		$	32.6		$	14.2		$	—		$	61.9
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	130.5			71			66.7			(18.5		)	249.7
Total current liabilities	145.6			103.6			80.9			(18.5		)	311.6
Long-term debt, net of current portion	1,381.70			88.1			35.4			—			1,505.20
Other long-term liabilities	44.5			17.4			80.3			—			142.2
Intercompany payable	—			299.2			228.9			(528.1		)	—
	1,571.80			508.3			425.5			(546.6		)	1,959.00
Commitments and contingencies
Convertible perpetual preferred stock	93.2			—			—			—			93.2
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	—			—			13.5			—			13.5
Shareholders’ equity:
HealthSouth shareholders’ equity	344.6			808.3			102.4			(910.7		)	344.6
Noncontrolling interests	—			—			124.1			—			124.1
Total shareholders’ equity	344.6			808.3			226.5			(910.7		)	468.7
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	2,009.60		$	1,316.60		$	665.5		$	(1,457.3	)	$	2,534.40
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
	HealthSouth Corporation			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Nonguarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminating Entries			HealthSouth Consolidated
	(In Millions)
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	27.4		$	137.2		$	70.5		$	—		$	235.1
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(9.0		)	(63.6		)	(16.9		)	—			(89.5		)
Capitalized software costs	(2.5		)	(1.5		)	(7.0		)	—			(11.0		)
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	—			—			(15.9		)	—			(15.9		)
Other	1			1.9			6.5			—			9.4
Net cash used in investing activities	(10.5		)	(63.2		)	(33.3		)	—			(107.0		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings on revolving credit facility	65			—			—			—			65
Payments on revolving credit facility	(95.0		)	—			—			—			(95.0		)
Repurchases of common stock, including fees and expenses	(43.1		)	—			—			—			(43.1		)
Dividends paid on common stock	(31.6		)	—			—			—			(31.6		)
Dividends paid on convertible perpetual preferred stock	(3.1		)	—			—			—			(3.1		)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests of consolidated affiliates	—			—			(25.4		)	—			(25.4		)
Other	12.3			(2.0		)	(3.9		)	—			6.4
Change in intercompany advances	75.2			(73.6		)	(1.6		)	—			—
Net cash used in financing activities	(20.3		)	(75.6		)	(30.9		)	—			(126.8		)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(3.4		)	(1.6		)	6.3			—			1.3
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	60.5			2.3			1.7			—			64.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	57.1		$	0.7		$	8		$	—		$	65.8
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	HealthSouth Corporation			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Nonguarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminating Entries			HealthSouth Consolidated
	(In Millions)
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	53.1		$	137.3		$	36.4		$	—		$	226.8
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(2.4		)	(52.5		)	(14.1		)	—			(69.0		)
Capitalized software costs	(4.9		)	(5.5		)	(1.5		)	—			(11.9		)
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	—			(28.9		)	—			—			(28.9		)
Other	(0.2		)	(0.7		)	9.3			—			8.4
Net cash used in investing activities	(7.5		)	(87.6		)	(6.3		)	—			(101.4		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings on revolving credit facility	132			—			—			—			132
Payments on revolving credit facility	(59.0		)	—			—			—			(59.0		)
Repurchases of common stock, including fees and expenses	(234.1		)	—			—			—			(234.1		)
Dividends paid on convertible perpetual preferred stock	(11.5		)	—			—			—			(11.5		)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests of consolidated affiliates	—			—			(23.9		)	—			(23.9		)
Other	2.6			(5.3		)	9.7			—			7
Change in intercompany advances	58.1			(43.0		)	(15.1		)	—			—
Net cash used in financing activities	(111.9		)	(48.3		)	(29.3		)	—			(189.5		)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(66.3		)	1.4			0.8			—			(64.1		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	131.3			0.3			1.2			—			132.8
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	65		$	1.7		$	2		$	—		$	68.7

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Net Operating Revenues Policy	'
	Net Operating Revenues—
	During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, we derived consolidated Net operating revenues from the following payor sources:
		Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Medicare	74.1	%	74.6	%	74.7	%	74.6	%
	Medicaid	1.8	%	1	%	1.5	%	1.1	%
	Workers’ compensation	1.2	%	1.2	%	1.2	%	1.3	%
	Managed care and other discount plans, including Medicare Advantage	18.7	%	18.4	%	18.4	%	18.4	%
	Other third-party payors	1.7	%	1.7	%	1.6	%	1.7	%
	Patients	0.9	%	1.2	%	1	%	1.2	%
	Other income	1.6	%	1.9	%	1.6	%	1.7	%
	Total	100	%	100	%	100	%	100	%
	See Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the consolidated financial statements accompanying the 2013 Form 10-K for our policies related to Net operating revenues, Accounts receivable, and our Allowance for doubtful accounts.

Basis_of_Presentation_Tables

Basis of Presentation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Concentration of Net Operating Revenues by Payor	'
	During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, we derived consolidated Net operating revenues from the following payor sources:
		Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Medicare	74.1	%	74.6	%	74.7	%	74.6	%
	Medicaid	1.8	%	1	%	1.5	%	1.1	%
	Workers’ compensation	1.2	%	1.2	%	1.2	%	1.3	%
	Managed care and other discount plans, including Medicare Advantage	18.7	%	18.4	%	18.4	%	18.4	%
	Other third-party payors	1.7	%	1.7	%	1.6	%	1.7	%
	Patients	0.9	%	1.2	%	1	%	1.2	%
	Other income	1.6	%	1.9	%	1.6	%	1.7	%
	Total	100	%	100	%	100	%	100	%

Business_Combinations_Tables

Business Combinations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed at the Acquisition Date	'
	The fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date were as follows (in millions):
	Total current assets	$	12.1
	Property and equipment, net	30.4
	Identifiable intangible assets:
	Noncompete agreement (useful life of 3 years)	0.4
	Tradename (useful life of 20 years)	2.5
	Certificate of need (useful life of 20 years)	9.7
	License (useful life of 20 years)	2
	Goodwill	34.8
	Total assets acquired	91.9
	Total current liabilities assumed	(7.8		)
	Total long-term liabilities assumed	(14.1		)
	Net assets acquired	$	70
Summary of Actual and Pro Forma Results of Operations for Acquisitions	'
	The following table summarizes the results of operations of the above mentioned entity from the date of acquisition included in our consolidated results of operations and the results of operations of the combined entity had the date of the acquisition been January 1, 2013 (in millions):
		Net Operating Revenues			Net Income Attributable to HealthSouth
	Acquired entity only: Actual from acquisition date to June 30, 2014	$	4.5		$	1.2
	Combined entity: Supplemental pro forma from 04/01/2014-06/30/2014	616.3			85
	Combined entity: Supplemental pro forma from 04/01/2013-06/30/2013	575.7			166.3
	Combined entity: Supplemental pro forma from 01/01/2014-06/30/2014	1,218.90			132.7
	Combined entity: Supplemental pro forma from 01/01/2013-06/30/2013	1,159.60			218.7
Schedule of Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisitions	'
	Information regarding the net cash paid for all acquisitions during each period presented is as follows (in millions):
		Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Fair value of assets acquired, net of $5.1 million of cash acquired in 2014	$	52		$	15.6		$	52		$	15.6
	Goodwill	34.8			13.7			34.8			13.7
	Fair value of liabilities assumed	(21.9		)	(0.4		)	(21.9		)	(0.4		)
	Fair value of noncontrolling interest owned by joint venture partner	(14.0		)	—			(14.0		)	—
	Fair value of equity interest prior to acquisition	(35.0		)	—			(35.0		)	—
	Net cash paid for acquisitions	$	15.9		$	28.9		$	15.9		$	28.9

Investments_in_and_Advances_to1

Investments in and Advances to Nonconsolidated Affiliates (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Combined Results of Operations of Equity Method Affiliates	'
	The following summarizes the combined results of operations of our equity method affiliates (on a 100% basis, in millions):
		Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net operating revenues	$	15		$	19.7		$	36.3		$	39.2
	Operating expenses	(8.2		)	(11.0		)	(19.4		)	(22.2		)
	Income from continuing operations, net of tax	5.5			7.3			24			14
	Net income	5.5			7.3			24			14

Redeemable_Noncontrolling_Inte1

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	'
	The following is a summary of the activity related to our Redeemable noncontrolling interests during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):
		Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013
	Balance at beginning of period	$	13.5		$	7.2
	Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	3.6			2.6
	Distributions declared	(4.7		)	(1.9		)
	Contribution to joint venture	—			6.2
	Balance at end of period	$	12.4		$	14.1
Reconciliation of Noncontrolling Interests	'
	The following table reconciles the net income attributable to nonredeemable Noncontrolling interests, as recorded in the shareholders’ equity section of the condensed consolidated balance sheets, and the net income attributable to Redeemable noncontrolling interests, as recorded in the mezzanine section of the condensed consolidated balance sheets, to the Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests presented in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):
		Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013			2014		2013
	Net income attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	$	13.2		$	12.5		$	26	$	25.8
	Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	1.6			1.3			3.6		2.6
	Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	$	14.8		$	13.8		$	29.6	$	28.4

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis	'
	Our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows (in millions):
				Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
	As of June 30, 2014	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant Other Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs		Valuation Technique (1)
				(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	Other current assets:
	Current portion of restricted marketable securities	$	5.5	$	—	$	5.5	$	—	M
	Other long-term assets:
	Restricted marketable securities	44.4		—		44.4		—		M
	As of December 31, 2013
	Other current assets:
	Current portion of restricted marketable securities	$	4.7	$	—	$	4.7	$	—	M
	Other long-term assets:
	Restricted marketable securities	42.9		—		42.9		—		M
	(1) The three valuation techniques are: market approach (M), cost approach (C), and income approach (I).
Schedule of Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values, Financial Instruments	'
	The carrying amounts and estimated fair values for all of our other financial instruments are presented in the following table (in millions):
		As of June 30, 2014				As of December 31, 2013
		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value
	Long-term debt:
	Advances under revolving credit facility	$	15	$	15	$	45	$	45
	7.25% Senior Notes due 2018	272.3		285.6		272.4		291.4
	8.125% Senior Notes due 2020	286.8		312.5		286.6		319.4
	7.75% Senior Notes due 2022	252.4		275		252.5		275
	5.75% Senior Notes due 2024	275		291.5		275		273.6
	2.00% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2043	253.7		352.3		249.5		339.7
	Other notes payable	44.6		44.6		47.6		47.6
	Financial commitments:
	Letters of credit	—		37.3		—		36.5

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in millions):
		Gross Unrecognized Income Tax Benefits			Accrued Interest and Penalties
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	1.1		$	0.3
	Gross amount of increases in unrecognized tax benefits related to prior periods	—			0.1
	Gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits related to prior periods	(0.7		)	(0.3		)
	Balance at June 30, 2014	$	0.4		$	0.1

Earnings_per_Common_Share_Tabl

Earnings per Common Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments	'
	The revision for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 is presented below.
			Three Months Ended June 30, 2013				Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	Basic earnings per share attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders, as reported:
	Continuing operations		$	1.85			$	2.28
	Discontinued operations		—				—
	Net income		$	1.85			$	2.28
	Basic earnings per share attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders as revised using the two-class method:
	Continuing operations		$	1.82			$	2.24
	Discontinued operations		—				—
	Net income		$	1.82			$	2.24
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	'
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share (in millions, except per share amounts):
		Three Months Ended June 30,							Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014				2013			2014			2013
	Basic:
	Numerator:
	Income from continuing operations	$	94.1			$	178.9		$	155.7		$	245.2
	Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests included in continuing operations	(14.8		)		(13.8		)	(29.6		)	(28.4		)
	Less: Income allocated to participating securities	(1.1		)		(2.9		)	(1.6		)	(3.5		)
	Less: Convertible perpetual preferred stock dividends	(1.5		)		(5.8		)	(3.1		)	(11.5		)
	Income from continuing operations attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders	76.7				156.4			121.4			201.8
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders	3.8				0.1			3.7			(0.3		)
	Less: Income from discontinued operations allocated to participating securities	(0.1		)		—			(0.1		)	—
	Net income attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders	$	80.4			$	156.5		$	125		$	201.5
	Denominator:
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	86.7				86.1			87			90
	Basic earnings per share attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders:
	Continuing operations	$	0.89			$	1.82		$	1.4		$	2.24
	Discontinued operations	0.04				—			0.04			—
	Net income	$	0.93			$	1.82		$	1.44		$	2.24
	Diluted:
	Numerator:
	Income from continuing operations	$	94.1			$	178.9		$	155.7		$	245.2
	Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests included in continuing operations	(14.8		)		(13.8		)	(29.6		)	(28.4		)
	Add: Interest on convertible debt, net of tax	2.3				—			4.5			—
	Income from continuing operations attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders	81.6				165.1			130.6			216.8
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders	3.8				0.1			3.7			(0.3		)
	Net income attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders	$	85.4			$	165.2		$	134.3		$	216.5
	Denominator:
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	100.6				99.8			100.8			103.4
	Diluted earnings per share attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders:
	Continuing operations	$	0.81			$	1.66		$	1.29		$	2.09
	Discontinued operations	0.04				—			0.04			—
	Net income	$	0.85			$	1.66		$	1.33		$	2.09
Reconciliation of Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding	'
	The following table sets forth the reconciliation between basic weighted average common shares outstanding and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in millions):
		Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013			2014		2013
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	86.7			86.1			87		90
	Convertible perpetual preferred stock	3.2			11.6			3.2		11.6
	Convertible senior subordinated notes	8.2			—			8.1		—
	Restricted stock awards, dilutive stock options, and restricted stock units	2.5			2.1			2.5		1.8
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	100.6			99.8			100.8		103.4
Schedule of Warrants	'
	The following table summarizes information relating to these warrants and their activity from December 31, 2013 through their expiration date (number of warrants in millions):
		Number of Warrants			Weighted Average Exercise Price
	Common stock warrants outstanding as of December 31, 2013	2.9			$	32.5
	Cashless exercise	(1.8	)		32.16
	Cash exercise	(1.0	)		32.16
	Expired	(0.1	)		32.16
	Common stock warrants outstanding as of January 16, 2014	—

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ1

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Abstract]	'
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations	'
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
		HealthSouth Corporation			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Nonguarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminating Entries			HealthSouth Consolidated
		(In Millions)
	Net operating revenues	$	3.7		$	434.9		$	188.2		$	(22.4	)	$	604.4
	Less: Provision for doubtful accounts	—			(6.5		)	(2.8		)	—			(9.3		)
	Net operating revenues less provision for doubtful accounts	3.7			428.4			185.4			(22.4		)	595.1
	Operating expenses:
	Salaries and benefits	6.2			195.4			87.5			(3.8		)	285.3
	Other operating expenses	5.2			60.5			29.6			(9.0		)	86.3
	Occupancy costs	1			14.4			4.5			(9.6		)	10.3
	Supplies	—			19.6			8.2			—			27.8
	General and administrative expenses	30.2			—			—			—			30.2
	Depreciation and amortization	2.3			18			6.1			—			26.4
	Government, class action, and related settlements	(0.8		)	—			—			—			(0.8		)
	Professional fees—accounting, tax, and legal	2			—			—			—			2
	Total operating expenses	46.1			307.9			135.9			(22.4		)	467.5
	Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and fees	25.3			2.1			0.7			(0.3		)	27.8
	Other income	(0.3		)	(27.2		)	(1.0		)	0.3			(28.2		)
	Equity in net income of nonconsolidated affiliates	—			(2.6		)	—			—			(2.6		)
	Equity in net income of consolidated affiliates	(103.6		)	(7.2		)	—			110.8			—
	Management fees	(27.4		)	20.8			6.6			—			—
	Income from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense	63.6			134.6			43.2			(110.8		)	130.6
	Provision for income tax (benefit) expense	(15.7		)	40.3			11.9			—			36.5
	Income from continuing operations	79.3			94.3			31.3			(110.8		)	94.1
	Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	3.8			—			—			—			3.8
	Net Income	83.1			94.3			31.3			(110.8		)	97.9
	Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(14.8		)	—			(14.8		)
	Net income attributable to HealthSouth	$	83.1		$	94.3		$	16.5		$	(110.8	)	$	83.1
	Comprehensive income	$	83.2		$	94.3		$	31.3		$	(110.8	)	$	98
	Comprehensive income attributable to HealthSouth	$	83.2		$	94.3		$	16.5		$	(110.8	)	$	83.2
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
		HealthSouth Corporation			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Nonguarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminating Entries			HealthSouth Consolidated
		(In Millions)
	Net operating revenues	$	2.9		$	401.6		$	177.4		$	(17.4	)	$	564.5
	Less: Provision for doubtful accounts	—			(4.7		)	(2.3		)	—			(7.0		)
	Net operating revenues less provision for doubtful accounts	2.9			396.9			175.1			(17.4		)	557.5
	Operating expenses:
	Salaries and benefits	5.9			189.3			82			(3.6		)	273.6
	Other operating expenses	3.2			60			26.3			(8.5		)	81
	Occupancy costs	1			11.9			4.4			(5.4		)	11.9
	Supplies	—			18.5			8.1			—			26.6
	General and administrative expenses	29.5			—			—			—			29.5
	Depreciation and amortization	2.1			16			5			—			23.1
	Government, class action, and related settlements	(2.0		)	—			—			—			(2.0		)
	Professional fees—accounting, tax, and legal	2.2			—			—			—			2.2
	Total operating expenses	41.9			295.7			125.8			(17.5		)	445.9
	Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and fees	22.3			1.7			0.7			(0.3		)	24.4
	Other income	—			(0.7		)	(1.6		)	0.4			(1.9		)
	Equity in net income of nonconsolidated affiliates	(1.3		)	(2.0		)	—			—			(3.3		)
	Equity in net income of consolidated affiliates	(113.7		)	(11.4		)	—			125.1			—
	Management fees	(25.6		)	19.3			6.3			—			—
	Income from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense	79.3			94.3			43.9			(125.1		)	92.4
	Provision for income tax (benefit) expense	(85.6		)	(6.5		)	5.6			—			(86.5		)
	Income from continuing operations	164.9			100.8			38.3			(125.1		)	178.9
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	0.3			0.1			(0.3		)	—			0.1
	Net Income	165.2			100.9			38			(125.1		)	179
	Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(13.8		)	—			(13.8		)
	Net income attributable to HealthSouth	$	165.2		$	100.9		$	24.2		$	(125.1	)	$	165.2
	Comprehensive income	$	163.4		$	100.9		$	38		$	(125.1	)	$	177.2
	Comprehensive income attributable to HealthSouth	$	163.4		$	100.9		$	24.2		$	(125.1	)	$	163.4
		Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
		HealthSouth Corporation			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Nonguarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminating Entries			HealthSouth Consolidated
		(In Millions)
Net operating revenues	$	7.5		$	862		$	370.4		$	(44.3	)	$	1,195.60
Less: Provision for doubtful accounts	—			(12.0		)	(4.8		)	—			(16.8		)
Net operating revenues less provision for doubtful accounts	7.5			850			365.6			(44.3		)	1,178.80
Operating expenses:
Salaries and benefits	11.8			392.3			174.8			(7.5		)	571.4
Other operating expenses	10.1			120.3			58			(17.6		)	170.8
Occupancy costs	2.1			28.8			9.1			(19.2		)	20.8
Supplies	—			39.2			16.2			—			55.4
General and administrative expenses	60.9			—			—			—			60.9
Depreciation and amortization	5.1			35.9			11.8			—			52.8
Government, class action, and related settlements	(0.8		)	—			—			—			(0.8		)
Professional fees—accounting, tax, and legal	3.6			—			—			—			3.6
Total operating expenses	92.8			616.5			269.9			(44.3		)	934.9
Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and fees	50.6			4.2			1.4			(0.5		)	55.7
Other income	(0.5		)	(28.3		)	(1.6		)	0.5			(29.9		)
Equity in net income of nonconsolidated affiliates	—			(6.9		)	—			—			(6.9		)
Equity in net income of consolidated affiliates	(171.4		)	(14.1		)	—			185.5			—
Management fees	(54.0		)	41.3			12.7			—			—
Income from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense	90			237.3			83.2			(185.5		)	225
Provision for income tax (benefit) expense	(36.1		)	83			22.4			—			69.3
Income from continuing operations	126.1			154.3			60.8			(185.5		)	155.7
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	3.7			—			—			—			3.7
Net Income	129.8			154.3			60.8			(185.5		)	159.4
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(29.6		)	—			(29.6		)
Net income attributable to HealthSouth	$	129.8		$	154.3		$	31.2		$	(185.5	)	$	129.8
Comprehensive income	$	130		$	154.3		$	60.8		$	(185.5	)	$	159.6
Comprehensive income attributable to HealthSouth	$	130		$	154.3		$	31.2		$	(185.5	)	$	130
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	HealthSouth Corporation			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Nonguarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminating Entries			HealthSouth Consolidated
	(In Millions)
Net operating revenues	$	6		$	815.3		$	350		$	(34.2	)	$	1,137.10
Less: Provision for doubtful accounts	—			(10.0		)	(4.4		)	—			(14.4		)
Net operating revenues less provision for doubtful accounts	6			805.3			345.6			(34.2		)	1,122.70
Operating expenses:
Salaries and benefits	13.4			378.3			163.7			(7.2		)	548.2
Other operating expenses	5.9			117.9			52			(16.7		)	159.1
Occupancy costs	2.1			23.8			8.6			(10.4		)	24.1
Supplies	—			37.1			15.7			—			52.8
General and administrative expenses	59.7			—			—			—			59.7
Depreciation and amortization	4.2			31.2			9.8			—			45.2
Government, class action, and related settlements	(2.0		)	—			—			—			(2.0		)
Professional fees—accounting, tax, and legal	3.6			—			—			—			3.6
Total operating expenses	86.9			588.3			249.8			(34.3		)	890.7
Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and fees	44.4			3.3			1.5			(0.6		)	48.6
Other income	(0.3		)	(0.7		)	(2.3		)	0.7			(2.6		)
Equity in net income of nonconsolidated affiliates	(2.2		)	(4.0		)	—			—			(6.2		)
Equity in net income of consolidated affiliates	(183.5		)	(16.9		)	—			200.4			—
Management fees	(51.4		)	39.4			12			—			—
Income from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense	112.1			195.9			84.6			(200.4		)	192.2
Provision for income tax (benefit) expense	(104.2		)	34.8			16.4			—			(53.0		)
Income from continuing operations	216.3			161.1			68.2			(200.4		)	245.2
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	0.2			0.3			(0.8		)	—			(0.3		)
Net Income	216.5			161.4			67.4			(200.4		)	244.9
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(28.4		)	—			(28.4		)
Net income attributable to HealthSouth	$	216.5		$	161.4		$	39		$	(200.4	)	$	216.5
Comprehensive income	$	214.8		$	161.4		$	67.4		$	(200.4	)	$	243.2
Comprehensive income attributable to HealthSouth	$	214.8		$	161.4		$	39		$	(200.4	)	$	214.8
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	'
		As of June 30, 2014
		HealthSouth Corporation			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Nonguarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminating Entries			HealthSouth Consolidated
		(In Millions)
	Assets
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	57.1		$	0.7		$	8		$	—		$	65.8
	Accounts receivable, net	—			192.1			80.2			—			272.3
	Deferred income tax assets	85.5			34.5			18.9			—			138.9
	Other current assets	49.6			13.8			93.2			(52.7		)	103.9
	Total current assets	192.2			241.1			200.3			(52.7		)	580.9
	Property and equipment, net	13			738.2			225.3			—			976.5
	Goodwill	—			279.6			212.1			—			491.7
	Intangible assets, net	16.9			46.4			40			—			103.3
	Deferred income tax assets	224.5			24.5			27.1			—			276.1
	Other long-term assets	68.8			25.3			53.9			—			148
	Intercompany receivable	1,544.50			—			—			(1,544.5		)	—
	Total assets	$	2,059.90		$	1,355.10		$	758.7		$	(1,597.2	)	$	2,576.50
	Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	9.1		$	34.3		$	12.3		$	—		$	55.7
	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	142.1			69.3			85			(52.8		)	243.6
	Total current liabilities	151.2			103.6			97.3			(52.8		)	299.3
	Long-term debt, net of current portion	1,355.80			86.1			33.2			—			1,475.10
	Other long-term liabilities	46			13.3			81.8			—			141.1
	Intercompany payable	—			151.3			218.1			(369.4		)	—
		1,553.00			354.3			430.4			(422.2		)	1,915.50
	Commitments and contingencies
	Convertible perpetual preferred stock	93.2			—			—			—			93.2
	Redeemable noncontrolling interests	—			—			12.4			—			12.4
	Shareholders’ equity:
	HealthSouth shareholders’ equity	413.7			1,000.80			174.2			(1,175.0		)	413.7
	Noncontrolling interests	—			—			141.7			—			141.7
	Total shareholders’ equity	413.7			1,000.80			315.9			(1,175.0		)	555.4
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	2,059.90		$	1,355.10		$	758.7		$	(1,597.2	)	$	2,576.50
		As of December 31, 2013
		HealthSouth Corporation			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Nonguarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminating Entries			HealthSouth Consolidated
		(In Millions)
	Assets
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	60.5		$	2.3		$	1.7		$	—		$	64.5
	Accounts receivable, net	—			184.7			77.1			—			261.8
	Deferred income tax assets	85.5			34.5			19			—			139
	Other current assets	37			15.8			80.8			(18.5		)	115.1
	Total current assets	183			237.3			178.6			(18.5		)	580.4
	Property and equipment, net	16.3			698.5			195.7			—			910.5
	Goodwill	—			279.6			177.3			—			456.9
	Intangible assets, net	18.1			49.6			20.5			—			88.2
	Deferred income tax assets	288.8			24.5			41			—			354.3
	Other long-term assets	64.6			27.1			52.4			—			144.1
	Intercompany receivable	1,438.80			—			—			(1,438.8		)	—
	Total assets	$	2,009.60		$	1,316.60		$	665.5		$	(1,457.3	)	$	2,534.40
	Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	15.1		$	32.6		$	14.2		$	—		$	61.9
	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	130.5			71			66.7			(18.5		)	249.7
	Total current liabilities	145.6			103.6			80.9			(18.5		)	311.6
	Long-term debt, net of current portion	1,381.70			88.1			35.4			—			1,505.20
	Other long-term liabilities	44.5			17.4			80.3			—			142.2
	Intercompany payable	—			299.2			228.9			(528.1		)	—
		1,571.80			508.3			425.5			(546.6		)	1,959.00
	Commitments and contingencies
	Convertible perpetual preferred stock	93.2			—			—			—			93.2
	Redeemable noncontrolling interests	—			—			13.5			—			13.5
Shareholders’ equity:
HealthSouth shareholders’ equity	344.6			808.3			102.4			(910.7		)	344.6
Noncontrolling interests	—			—			124.1			—			124.1
Total shareholders’ equity	344.6			808.3			226.5			(910.7		)	468.7
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	2,009.60		$	1,316.60		$	665.5		$	(1,457.3	)	$	2,534.40
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows	'
		Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
		HealthSouth Corporation			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Nonguarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminating Entries			HealthSouth Consolidated
		(In Millions)
	Net cash provided by operating activities	$	27.4		$	137.2		$	70.5		$	—		$	235.1
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Purchases of property and equipment	(9.0		)	(63.6		)	(16.9		)	—			(89.5		)
	Capitalized software costs	(2.5		)	(1.5		)	(7.0		)	—			(11.0		)
	Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	—			—			(15.9		)	—			(15.9		)
	Other	1			1.9			6.5			—			9.4
	Net cash used in investing activities	(10.5		)	(63.2		)	(33.3		)	—			(107.0		)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Borrowings on revolving credit facility	65			—			—			—			65
	Payments on revolving credit facility	(95.0		)	—			—			—			(95.0		)
	Repurchases of common stock, including fees and expenses	(43.1		)	—			—			—			(43.1		)
	Dividends paid on common stock	(31.6		)	—			—			—			(31.6		)
	Dividends paid on convertible perpetual preferred stock	(3.1		)	—			—			—			(3.1		)
	Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests of consolidated affiliates	—			—			(25.4		)	—			(25.4		)
	Other	12.3			(2.0		)	(3.9		)	—			6.4
	Change in intercompany advances	75.2			(73.6		)	(1.6		)	—			—
	Net cash used in financing activities	(20.3		)	(75.6		)	(30.9		)	—			(126.8		)
	(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(3.4		)	(1.6		)	6.3			—			1.3
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	60.5			2.3			1.7			—			64.5
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	57.1		$	0.7		$	8		$	—		$	65.8
		Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
		HealthSouth Corporation			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Nonguarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminating Entries			HealthSouth Consolidated
		(In Millions)
	Net cash provided by operating activities	$	53.1		$	137.3		$	36.4		$	—		$	226.8
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Purchases of property and equipment	(2.4		)	(52.5		)	(14.1		)	—			(69.0		)
	Capitalized software costs	(4.9		)	(5.5		)	(1.5		)	—			(11.9		)
	Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	—			(28.9		)	—			—			(28.9		)
	Other	(0.2		)	(0.7		)	9.3			—			8.4
	Net cash used in investing activities	(7.5		)	(87.6		)	(6.3		)	—			(101.4		)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Borrowings on revolving credit facility	132			—			—			—			132
	Payments on revolving credit facility	(59.0		)	—			—			—			(59.0		)
	Repurchases of common stock, including fees and expenses	(234.1		)	—			—			—			(234.1		)
	Dividends paid on convertible perpetual preferred stock	(11.5		)	—			—			—			(11.5		)
	Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests of consolidated affiliates	—			—			(23.9		)	—			(23.9		)
	Other	2.6			(5.3		)	9.7			—			7
	Change in intercompany advances	58.1			(43.0		)	(15.1		)	—			—
	Net cash used in financing activities	(111.9		)	(48.3		)	(29.3		)	—			(189.5		)
	(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(66.3		)	1.4			0.8			—			(64.1		)
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	131.3			0.3			1.2			—			132.8
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	65		$	1.7		$	2		$	—		$	68.7

Basis_of_Presentation_Table_1_

Basis of Presentation - Table 1 (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Medicare	74.10%	74.60%	74.70%	74.60%
Medicaid	1.80%	1.00%	1.50%	1.10%
Workers’ compensation	1.20%	1.20%	1.20%	1.30%
Managed care and other discount plans, including Medicare Advantage	18.70%	18.40%	18.40%	18.40%
Other third-party payors	1.70%	1.70%	1.60%	1.70%
Patients	0.90%	1.20%	1.00%	1.20%
Other income	1.60%	1.90%	1.60%	1.70%
Total	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%

Business_Combinations_Table_1_

Business Combinations - Table 1 (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified				Noncompete Agreements [Member]	Noncompete Agreements [Member]	Trade Names [Member]	Trade Names [Member]	Certificate of Need [Member]	Certificate of Need [Member]	License [Member]	License [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total current assets	'	$12.10	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property and equipment, net	'	30.4	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Identifiable intangible assets	'	'	'	'	0.4	'	2.5	'	9.7	'	2
Goodwill	491.7	34.8	456.9	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total assets acquired	'	91.9	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total current liabilities assumed	'	-7.8	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total long-term liabilities assumed	'	-14.1	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total assets acquired	'	$70	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Useful Lives of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life	'	'	'	'3 years	'	'20 years	'	'20 years	'	'20 years	'

Business_Combinations_Table_2_

Business Combinations - Table 2 (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Summary of Actual and Pro Forma Results of Operations for Acquisitions	'	'	'	'	'
Acquired entities only: Actual from acquisition date to June 30, 2014, Net Operating Revenues	$4.50	'	'	'	'
Acquired entities only: Actual from acquisition date to June 30, 2014, Net Income Attributable to HealthSouth	1.2	'	'	'	'
Combined entity: Supplemental pro forma (unaudited), Net Operating Revenues	'	616.3	575.7	1,218.90	1,159.60
Combined entity: Supplemental pro forma (unaudited), Net Income Attributable to HealthSouth	'	$85	$166.30	$132.70	$218.70

Business_Combinations_Table_3_

Business Combinations - Table 3 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net Cash Paid For All Acquisitions During Each Period Presented	'	'	'	'
Fair value of assets acquired, net of $5.1 million of cash acquired in 2014	$52	$15.60	$52	$15.60
Goodwill	34.8	13.7	34.8	13.7
Fair value of liabilities assumed	-21.9	-0.4	-21.9	-0.4
Fair value of noncontrolling interests owned by joint venture	-14	0	-14	0
Fair value of equity interests prior to acquisition	-35	0	-35	0
Net cash paid for acquisition	15.9	28.9	15.9	28.9
Cash acquired from acquisition	$5.10	'	$5.10	'

Business_Combinations_Textual_

Business Combinations - Textual (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
					Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital [Member]	Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital [Member]	Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital [Member]	Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital [Member]	Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital [Member]
Business Acquisition (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Affiliates Ownership Percentage, Percentage Increase	'	'	'	'	30.00%	'	'	'	'
Affiliates Ownership Percentage	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	50.00%
Affiliates Ownership Percentage, Increase	'	'	'	'	80.00%	'	'	'	'
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	($34.80)	($13.70)	($34.80)	($13.70)	'	($34.80)	'	'	'
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Gain	'	'	27.2	0	'	27.2	27.2	'	'
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$0	'

Recovered_Sheet1

Investments In and Advances to Nonconsolidated Affiliates - Table 1 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net operating revenues	$15	$19.70	$36.30	$39.20
Operating expenses	-8.2	-11	-19.4	-22.2
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	5.5	7.3	24	14
Net income	$5.50	$7.30	$24	$14

Investments_in_and_Advances_to2

Investments in and Advances to Nonconsolidated Affiliates - Textual (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	facilities
Investments In and Advances to Nonconsolidated Affiliates (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Investments In and Advances To Nonconsolidated Affiliates	$11	$20.30
Number of Partially Owned Subsidiaries, Nonconsolidated	9	'
Number of General or Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, or Joint Ventures, Nonconsolidated	8	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'
Investments In and Advances to Nonconsolidated Affiliates (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Nonconsolidated Affiliates, Ownership Percentage	1.00%	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'
Investments In and Advances to Nonconsolidated Affiliates (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Nonconsolidated Affiliates, Ownership Percentage	51.00%	'

Redeemable_Noncontrolling_Inte2

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests - Table 1 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
					Altoona and Jonesboro [Member]	Altoona and Jonesboro [Member]	Altoona [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	'	'	$13.50	'	$13.50	'	$7.20
Net Income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1.6	1.3	3.6	2.6	3.6	2.6	'
Distributions declared	'	'	-22.3	-20.4	-4.7	-1.9	'
Contribution to joint venture	'	'	'	'	0	6.2	'
Balance at end of period	$12.40	'	$12.40	'	$12.40	$14.10	$7.20

Redeemable_Noncontrolling_Inte3

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests - Table 2 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net income attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interest	$13.20	$12.50	$26	$25.80
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	1.6	1.3	3.6	2.6
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	$14.80	$13.80	$29.60	$28.40

Fair_Value_Measurements_Table_

Fair Value Measurements - Table 1 (Details) (Restricted Marketable Securities [Member], USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Current Assets [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]	'	'
Restricted Marketable Securities, Fair Value	$5.50	$4.70
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques	'M	'M
Other Current Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]	'	'
Restricted Marketable Securities, Fair Value	0	0
Other Current Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]	'	'
Restricted Marketable Securities, Fair Value	5.5	4.7
Other Current Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]	'	'
Restricted Marketable Securities, Fair Value	0	0
Other Long-term Assets [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]	'	'
Restricted Marketable Securities, Fair Value	44.4	42.9
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques	'M	'M
Other Long-term Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]	'	'
Restricted Marketable Securities, Fair Value	0	0
Other Long-term Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]	'	'
Restricted Marketable Securities, Fair Value	44.4	42.9
Other Long-term Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]	'	'
Restricted Marketable Securities, Fair Value	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Table_1

Fair Value Measurements - Table 2 (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]	'	'
Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values, Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'
Advances Under Revolving Credit Facility	$15	$45
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values, Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'
Advances Under Revolving Credit Facility, Fair Value	15	45
7.25% Senior Notes due 2018 [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]	'	'
Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values, Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'
Senior Notes	272.3	272.4
7.25% Senior Notes due 2018 [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values, Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'
Senior Notes, Fair Value	285.6	291.4
8.125% Senior Notes due 2020 [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]	'	'
Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values, Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'
Senior Notes	286.8	286.6
8.125% Senior Notes due 2020 [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values, Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'
Senior Notes, Fair Value	312.5	319.4
7.75% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]	'	'
Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values, Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'
Senior Notes	252.4	252.5
7.75% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values, Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'
Senior Notes, Fair Value	275	275
5.75% Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]	'	'
Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values, Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'
Senior Notes	275	275
5.75% Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values, Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'
Senior Notes, Fair Value	291.5	273.6
2.00% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2043 [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]	'	'
Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values, Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'
Convertible Subordinated Debt	253.7	249.5
2.00% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2043 [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values, Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'
Convertible Debt, Fair Value	352.3	339.7
Other Notes Payable [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]	'	'
Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values, Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'
Other Notes Payable	44.6	47.6
Other Notes Payable [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values, Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'
Other Notes Payable, Fair Value	44.6	47.6
Letters of Credit [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]	'	'
Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values, Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'
Letters of Credit	0	0
Letters of Credit [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values, Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'
Letters of Credit, Fair Value	$37.30	$36.50

Fair_Value_Measurements_Textua

Fair Value Measurements - Textuals (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
			Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital [Member]	Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Gain	$27.20	$0	$27.20	$27.20

ShareBased_Payments_Textual_De

Share-Based Payments - Textual (Details)	1 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014
Restricted Stock [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]	'
Restricted Stock Awards Issued	0.6
Restricted Stock Awards Issued, Service Requirement Only	0.2
Stock Options [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]	'
Stock Options Granted	0.1

Assets_and_Liabilities_in_and_1

Assets and Liabilities in and Results of Discontinued Operations - Textual (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2007
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Option Contract, Annual Premium	'	'	15.00%
Option Contract, Exercisable	'	'	30.00%
Fair value, Derivative Asset, Noncurrent	$6.70	$6.70	'
Derivative, Gain	$6.70	$6.70	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Option Contract, Equity Opportunity	'	'	5.00%

Income_Taxes_Table_Details

Income Taxes - Table (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Gross Unrecognized Income Tax Benefits [Abstract]	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Beginning Balance	$1.10
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions	0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions	-0.7
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance	0.4
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued [Abstract]	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued, Beginning Balance	0.3
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions	0.1
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions	-0.3
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued, Ending Balance	$0.10

Income_Taxes_Textual_Details

Income Taxes - Textual (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended			1 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
						Federal	Federal	Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)	$36.50	($86.50)	$69.30	($53)	'	'	'	'
Affiliates Ownership Percentage, Percentage Increase	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	30.00%
Income Tax Benefit Resulting From Tax Settlement	'	'	'	'	'	115	'	'
Increase (Decrease) Net Operating Loss Carryforward, Gross	'	'	'	'	'	283	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount	-3	'	-3	'	'	'	'	'
Net Deferred Tax Assets, Total	415	'	415	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	30.3	'	30.3	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	'	'	'	'	'	'	266.5	'
Gross Operating Loss Carryforwards	761	'	761	'	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense	11.3	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits	0.4	'	0.4	'	1.1	'	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	$0	'	$0	'	'	'	'	'

Earnings_per_Common_Share_Tabl1

Earnings per Common Share - Table 1 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Continuing operations	$0.89	$1.82	$1.40	$2.24
Discontinued operations	$0.04	$0	$0.04	$0
Net Income	$0.93	$1.82	$1.44	$2.24
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	'	$1.85	'	$2.28
Discontinued operations	'	$0	'	$0
Net Income	'	$1.85	'	$2.28

Earnings_per_Common_Share_Tabl2

Earnings per Common Share - Table 2 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Numerator:	'	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations	$94.10	$178.90	$155.70	$245.20
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests included in continuing operations	-14.8	-13.8	-29.6	-28.4
Less: Income allocated to participating securities	-1.1	-2.9	-1.6	-3.5
Less: Convertible perpetual preferred stock dividends	-1.5	-5.8	-3.1	-11.5
Income from continuing operations attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders	76.7	156.4	121.4	201.8
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders	3.8	0.1	3.7	-0.3
Less: Income from discontinued operations allocated to participating securities	-0.1	0	-0.1	0
Net income attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders	80.4	156.5	125	201.5
Denominator:	'	'	'	'
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	86.7	86.1	87	90
Basic earnings per share attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders:	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$0.89	$1.82	$1.40	$2.24
Discontinued operations	$0.04	$0	$0.04	$0
Net Income	$0.93	$1.82	$1.44	$2.24
Numerator	'	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations	94.1	178.9	155.7	245.2
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests included in continuing operations	-14.8	-13.8	-29.6	-28.4
Add: Interest on convertible debt, net of tax	2.3	0	4.5	0
Income from continuing operations attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders	81.6	165.1	130.6	216.8
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders	3.8	0.1	3.7	-0.3
Net income attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders	$85.40	$165.20	$134.30	$216.50
Denominator	'	'	'	'
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	100.6	99.8	100.8	103.4
Diluted earnings per share attributable to HealthSouth common shareholders:	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$0.81	$1.66	$1.29	$2.09
Discontinued operations	$0.04	$0	$0.04	$0
Net Income	$0.85	$1.66	$1.33	$2.09

Earnings_per_Common_Share_Tabl3

Earnings per Common Share - Table 3 (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	86.7	86.1	87	90
Convertible perpetual preferred stock	3.2	11.6	3.2	11.6
Convertible senior subordinated notes	8.2	0	8.1	0
Restricted stock awards, dilutive stock options, and restricted stock units	2.5	2.1	2.5	1.8
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	100.6	99.8	100.8	103.4

Earnings_per_Common_Share_Tabl4

Earnings per Common Share - Table 4 (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Jan. 16, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2004
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]	'	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding, Beginning Balance	2,900,000	'	10,000,000
Warrants expired	-100,000	'	'
Stock Warrants Issued, Exercise Price	'	$32.50	'
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding, Ending Balance	0	'	10,000,000
Cashless exercise [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]	'	'	'
Warrants exercised	-1,800,000	'	'
Stock Warrants Issued, Exercise Price	$32.16	'	'
Cash exercise [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]	'	'	'
Warrants exercised	-1,000,000	'	'
Stock Warrants Issued, Exercise Price	$32.16	'	'
Expired [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stock Warrants Issued, Exercise Price	$32.16	'	'

Earnings_per_Common_Share_Text

Earnings per Common Share - Textual (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

1-May-14

Apr. 30, 2014

Feb. 28, 2014

Jan. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Apr. 02, 2014

Jan. 16, 2014

Jan. 03, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2004

Jul. 17, 2014

Feb. 28, 2014

Oct. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Apr. 02, 2014

Jan. 31, 2004

Subsequent Event [Member]

Common Stock

Common Stock

Common Stock

2.00% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2043 [Member]

2.00% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2043 [Member]

Convertible Debenture [Member]

Earnings per Common Share (Textual) [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000

1,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$250

$200

'

'

'

'

Repurchase of common stock, Shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,300,000

'

'

'

Repurchase of common stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

43.1

'

'

'

Cash dividends per common share

$0.18

'

$0.18

'

$0.18

$0

$0.36

$0

'

'

'

'

'

$0.21

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividends Payable, Current

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16

'

'

'

Convertible Preferred Stock, Conversion Price

'

'

'

'

$30.50

'

$30.50

'

$30.01

'

$30.17

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued upon Conversion

'

'

'

'

32.7869

'

32.7869

'

33.3222

'

33.1455

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$39.65

$39.23

'

Debt Instrument, Convertible, Terms of Conversion Feature

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'25.2194 shares per $1,000 principal amount

'

'

Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid

'

$0.18

'

$0.18

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.18

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Convertible, Shares Issued Upon Conversion

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25.4896

'

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.25%

Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

2,900,000

10,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock warrants exercised, Shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

Proceeds from exercise of stock warrants

'

'

'

'

'

'

$6.30

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Contingencies_and_Other_Commit1

Contingencies and Other Commitments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2009	Dec. 31, 2004	Dec. 31, 1995	Jun. 30, 2014	Apr. 24, 2014	Mar. 04, 2013
	Litigation, Former CEO [Member]	Litigation, General Medicine [Member]	Litigation, General Medicine [Member]	HHS-OIG Investigation [Member]	HHS-OIG Investigation [Member]	HHS-OIG Investigation [Member]
Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Litigation Settlement, Gross	$2,900,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Time Period	'	'	'three years	'	'	'
Consent Judgment Awarded to Plaintiff	'	376,000,000	'	'	'	'
Annual Percentage Rate	'	10.00%	'	'	'	'
Loss Contingency, Litigation Settlement, Consideration	'	$300,000	'	'	'	'
Number of hospitals that received subpoenas	'	'	'	'	7	4
Number of patient medical records requested for each hospital in subpoenas	'	'	'	'	'	100
Compliance Threshold Under Health Care Act	'	'	'	60.00%	'	'

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ2

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information - Income Statement Tables (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations	'	'	'	'
Net operating revenues	$604.40	$564.50	$1,195.60	$1,137.10
Less: Provision for doubtful accounts	-9.3	-7	-16.8	-14.4
Net operating revenues less provision for doubtful accounts	595.1	557.5	1,178.80	1,122.70
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Salaries and benefits	285.3	273.6	571.4	548.2
Other operating expenses	86.3	81	170.8	159.1
Occupancy costs	10.3	11.9	20.8	24.1
Supplies	27.8	26.6	55.4	52.8
General and administrative expenses	30.2	29.5	60.9	59.7
Depreciation and amortization	26.4	23.1	52.8	45.2
Government, class action, and related settlements	-0.8	-2	-0.8	-2
Professional fees - accounting, tax, and legal	2	2.2	3.6	3.6
Total operating expenses	467.5	445.9	934.9	890.7
Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and fees	27.8	24.4	55.7	48.6
Other income	-28.2	-1.9	-29.9	-2.6
Equity in net income of nonconsolidated affiliates	-2.6	-3.3	-6.9	-6.2
Equity in net income of consolidated affiliates	0	0	0	0
Management fees	0	0	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)	130.6	92.4	225	192.2
Provision for income tax (benefit) expense	36.5	-86.5	69.3	-53
Income from continuing operations	94.1	178.9	155.7	245.2
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	3.8	0.1	3.7	-0.3
Net income	97.9	179	159.4	244.9
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	-14.8	-13.8	-29.6	-28.4
Net income attributable to HealthSouth	83.1	165.2	129.8	216.5
Comprehensive income	98	177.2	159.6	243.2
Comprehensive income attributable to HealthSouth	83.2	163.4	130	214.8
HealthSouth Corporation [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations	'	'	'	'
Net operating revenues	3.7	2.9	7.5	6
Less: Provision for doubtful accounts	0	0	0	0
Net operating revenues less provision for doubtful accounts	3.7	2.9	7.5	6
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Salaries and benefits	6.2	5.9	11.8	13.4
Other operating expenses	5.2	3.2	10.1	5.9
Occupancy costs	1	1	2.1	2.1
Supplies	0	0	0	0
General and administrative expenses	30.2	29.5	60.9	59.7
Depreciation and amortization	2.3	2.1	5.1	4.2
Government, class action, and related settlements	-0.8	-2	-0.8	-2
Professional fees - accounting, tax, and legal	2	2.2	3.6	3.6
Total operating expenses	46.1	41.9	92.8	86.9
Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and fees	25.3	22.3	50.6	44.4
Other income	-0.3	0	-0.5	-0.3
Equity in net income of nonconsolidated affiliates	0	-1.3	0	-2.2
Equity in net income of consolidated affiliates	-103.6	-113.7	-171.4	-183.5
Management fees	-27.4	-25.6	-54	-51.4
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)	63.6	79.3	90	112.1
Provision for income tax (benefit) expense	-15.7	-85.6	-36.1	-104.2
Income from continuing operations	79.3	164.9	126.1	216.3
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	3.8	0.3	3.7	0.2
Net income	83.1	165.2	129.8	216.5
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Net income attributable to HealthSouth	83.1	165.2	129.8	216.5
Comprehensive income	83.2	163.4	130	214.8
Comprehensive income attributable to HealthSouth	83.2	163.4	130	214.8
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations	'	'	'	'
Net operating revenues	434.9	401.6	862	815.3
Less: Provision for doubtful accounts	-6.5	-4.7	-12	-10
Net operating revenues less provision for doubtful accounts	428.4	396.9	850	805.3
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Salaries and benefits	195.4	189.3	392.3	378.3
Other operating expenses	60.5	60	120.3	117.9
Occupancy costs	14.4	11.9	28.8	23.8
Supplies	19.6	18.5	39.2	37.1
General and administrative expenses	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	18	16	35.9	31.2
Government, class action, and related settlements	0	0	0	0
Professional fees - accounting, tax, and legal	0	0	0	0
Total operating expenses	307.9	295.7	616.5	588.3
Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and fees	2.1	1.7	4.2	3.3
Other income	-27.2	-0.7	-28.3	-0.7
Equity in net income of nonconsolidated affiliates	-2.6	-2	-6.9	-4
Equity in net income of consolidated affiliates	-7.2	-11.4	-14.1	-16.9
Management fees	20.8	19.3	41.3	39.4
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)	134.6	94.3	237.3	195.9
Provision for income tax (benefit) expense	40.3	-6.5	83	34.8
Income from continuing operations	94.3	100.8	154.3	161.1
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	0.1	0	0.3
Net income	94.3	100.9	154.3	161.4
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Net income attributable to HealthSouth	94.3	100.9	154.3	161.4
Comprehensive income	94.3	100.9	154.3	161.4
Comprehensive income attributable to HealthSouth	94.3	100.9	154.3	161.4
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations	'	'	'	'
Net operating revenues	188.2	177.4	370.4	350
Less: Provision for doubtful accounts	-2.8	-2.3	-4.8	-4.4
Net operating revenues less provision for doubtful accounts	185.4	175.1	365.6	345.6
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Salaries and benefits	87.5	82	174.8	163.7
Other operating expenses	29.6	26.3	58	52
Occupancy costs	4.5	4.4	9.1	8.6
Supplies	8.2	8.1	16.2	15.7
General and administrative expenses	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	6.1	5	11.8	9.8
Government, class action, and related settlements	0	0	0	0
Professional fees - accounting, tax, and legal	0	0	0	0
Total operating expenses	135.9	125.8	269.9	249.8
Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and fees	0.7	0.7	1.4	1.5
Other income	-1	-1.6	-1.6	-2.3
Equity in net income of nonconsolidated affiliates	0	0	0	0
Equity in net income of consolidated affiliates	0	0	0	0
Management fees	6.6	6.3	12.7	12
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)	43.2	43.9	83.2	84.6
Provision for income tax (benefit) expense	11.9	5.6	22.4	16.4
Income from continuing operations	31.3	38.3	60.8	68.2
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	-0.3	0	-0.8
Net income	31.3	38	60.8	67.4
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	-14.8	-13.8	-29.6	-28.4
Net income attributable to HealthSouth	16.5	24.2	31.2	39
Comprehensive income	31.3	38	60.8	67.4
Comprehensive income attributable to HealthSouth	16.5	24.2	31.2	39
Eliminating Entries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations	'	'	'	'
Net operating revenues	-22.4	-17.4	-44.3	-34.2
Less: Provision for doubtful accounts	0	0	0	0
Net operating revenues less provision for doubtful accounts	-22.4	-17.4	-44.3	-34.2
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Salaries and benefits	-3.8	-3.6	-7.5	-7.2
Other operating expenses	-9	-8.5	-17.6	-16.7
Occupancy costs	-9.6	-5.4	-19.2	-10.4
Supplies	0	0	0	0
General and administrative expenses	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	0
Government, class action, and related settlements	0	0	0	0
Professional fees - accounting, tax, and legal	0	0	0	0
Total operating expenses	-22.4	-17.5	-44.3	-34.3
Interest expense and amortization of debt discounts and fees	-0.3	-0.3	-0.5	-0.6
Other income	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.7
Equity in net income of nonconsolidated affiliates	0	0	0	0
Equity in net income of consolidated affiliates	110.8	125.1	185.5	200.4
Management fees	0	0	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)	-110.8	-125.1	-185.5	-200.4
Provision for income tax (benefit) expense	0	0	0	0
Income from continuing operations	-110.8	-125.1	-185.5	-200.4
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	0	0	0
Net income	-110.8	-125.1	-185.5	-200.4
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Net income attributable to HealthSouth	-110.8	-125.1	-185.5	-200.4
Comprehensive income	-110.8	-125.1	-185.5	-200.4
Comprehensive income attributable to HealthSouth	($110.80)	($125.10)	($185.50)	($200.40)

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ3

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information - Balance Sheet Tables (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$65.80	'	$64.50	$68.70	$132.80
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	272.3	'	261.8	'	'
Deferred income tax assets	138.9	'	139	'	'
Other current assets	103.9	'	115.1	'	'
Total current assets	580.9	'	580.4	'	'
Property and equipment, net	976.5	'	910.5	'	'
Goodwill	491.7	34.8	456.9	'	'
Intangible assets, net	103.3	'	88.2	'	'
Deferred income tax assets	276.1	'	354.3	'	'
Other long-term assets	148	'	144.1	'	'
Intercompany receivable	0	'	0	'	'
Total assets	2,576.50	'	2,534.40	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	55.7	'	61.9	'	'
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	243.6	'	249.7	'	'
Total current liabilities	299.3	'	311.6	'	'
Long-term debt, net of current portion	1,475.10	'	1,505.20	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	141.1	'	142.2	'	'
Intercompany payable	0	'	0	'	'
Total Liabilities	1,915.50	'	1,959	'	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'	'
Convertible perpetual preferred stock	93.2	'	93.2	'	'
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	12.4	'	13.5	'	'
Shareholders' equity:	'	'	'	'	'
HealthSouth shareholders’ equity	413.7	'	344.6	'	'
Noncontrolling interests	141.7	'	124.1	'	'
Total shareholders' equity	555.4	'	468.7	392.7	403.5
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	2,576.50	'	2,534.40	'	'
HealthSouth Corporation [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	57.1	'	60.5	65	131.3
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	0	'	0	'	'
Deferred income tax assets	85.5	'	85.5	'	'
Other current assets	49.6	'	37	'	'
Total current assets	192.2	'	183	'	'
Property and equipment, net	13	'	16.3	'	'
Goodwill	0	'	0	'	'
Intangible assets, net	16.9	'	18.1	'	'
Deferred income tax assets	224.5	'	288.8	'	'
Other long-term assets	68.8	'	64.6	'	'
Intercompany receivable	1,544.50	'	1,438.80	'	'
Total assets	2,059.90	'	2,009.60	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	9.1	'	15.1	'	'
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	142.1	'	130.5	'	'
Total current liabilities	151.2	'	145.6	'	'
Long-term debt, net of current portion	1,355.80	'	1,381.70	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	46	'	44.5	'	'
Intercompany payable	0	'	0	'	'
Total Liabilities	1,553	'	1,571.80	'	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'	'
Convertible perpetual preferred stock	93.2	'	93.2	'	'
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	'	0	'	'
Shareholders' equity:	'	'	'	'	'
HealthSouth shareholders’ equity	413.7	'	344.6	'	'
Noncontrolling interests	0	'	0	'	'
Total shareholders' equity	413.7	'	344.6	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	2,059.90	'	2,009.60	'	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0.7	'	2.3	1.7	0.3
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	192.1	'	184.7	'	'
Deferred income tax assets	34.5	'	34.5	'	'
Other current assets	13.8	'	15.8	'	'
Total current assets	241.1	'	237.3	'	'
Property and equipment, net	738.2	'	698.5	'	'
Goodwill	279.6	'	279.6	'	'
Intangible assets, net	46.4	'	49.6	'	'
Deferred income tax assets	24.5	'	24.5	'	'
Other long-term assets	25.3	'	27.1	'	'
Intercompany receivable	0	'	0	'	'
Total assets	1,355.10	'	1,316.60	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	34.3	'	32.6	'	'
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	69.3	'	71	'	'
Total current liabilities	103.6	'	103.6	'	'
Long-term debt, net of current portion	86.1	'	88.1	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	13.3	'	17.4	'	'
Intercompany payable	151.3	'	299.2	'	'
Total Liabilities	354.3	'	508.3	'	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'	'
Convertible perpetual preferred stock	0	'	0	'	'
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	'	0	'	'
Shareholders' equity:	'	'	'	'	'
HealthSouth shareholders’ equity	1,000.80	'	808.3	'	'
Noncontrolling interests	0	'	0	'	'
Total shareholders' equity	1,000.80	'	808.3	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	1,355.10	'	1,316.60	'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	8	'	1.7	2	1.2
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	80.2	'	77.1	'	'
Deferred income tax assets	18.9	'	19	'	'
Other current assets	93.2	'	80.8	'	'
Total current assets	200.3	'	178.6	'	'
Property and equipment, net	225.3	'	195.7	'	'
Goodwill	212.1	'	177.3	'	'
Intangible assets, net	40	'	20.5	'	'
Deferred income tax assets	27.1	'	41	'	'
Other long-term assets	53.9	'	52.4	'	'
Intercompany receivable	0	'	0	'	'
Total assets	758.7	'	665.5	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	12.3	'	14.2	'	'
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	85	'	66.7	'	'
Total current liabilities	97.3	'	80.9	'	'
Long-term debt, net of current portion	33.2	'	35.4	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	81.8	'	80.3	'	'
Intercompany payable	218.1	'	228.9	'	'
Total Liabilities	430.4	'	425.5	'	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'	'
Convertible perpetual preferred stock	0	'	0	'	'
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	12.4	'	13.5	'	'
Shareholders' equity:	'	'	'	'	'
HealthSouth shareholders’ equity	174.2	'	102.4	'	'
Noncontrolling interests	141.7	'	124.1	'	'
Total shareholders' equity	315.9	'	226.5	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	758.7	'	665.5	'	'
Eliminating Entries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	'	0	0	0
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	0	'	0	'	'
Deferred income tax assets	0	'	0	'	'
Other current assets	-52.7	'	-18.5	'	'
Total current assets	-52.7	'	-18.5	'	'
Property and equipment, net	0	'	0	'	'
Goodwill	0	'	0	'	'
Intangible assets, net	0	'	0	'	'
Deferred income tax assets	0	'	0	'	'
Other long-term assets	0	'	0	'	'
Intercompany receivable	-1,544.50	'	-1,438.80	'	'
Total assets	-1,597.20	'	-1,457.30	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	0	'	0	'	'
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	-52.8	'	-18.5	'	'
Total current liabilities	-52.8	'	-18.5	'	'
Long-term debt, net of current portion	0	'	0	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	0	'	0	'	'
Intercompany payable	-369.4	'	-528.1	'	'
Total Liabilities	-422.2	'	-546.6	'	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'	'
Convertible perpetual preferred stock	0	'	0	'	'
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	'	0	'	'
Shareholders' equity:	'	'	'	'	'
HealthSouth shareholders’ equity	-1,175	'	-910.7	'	'
Noncontrolling interests	0	'	0	'	'
Total shareholders' equity	-1,175	'	-910.7	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	($1,597.20)	'	($1,457.30)	'	'

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ4

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information - Cash Flow Statement Tables (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	$235.10	$226.80
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-89.5	-69
Capitalized software costs	-11	-11.9
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	-15.9	-28.9
Other	9.4	8.4
Net cash used in investing activities	-107	-101.4
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Borrowings on revolving credit facility	65	132
Payments on revolving credit facility	-95	-59
Repurchase of common stock, including fees and expenses	-43.1	-234.1
Dividends paid on common stock	-31.6	0
Dividends paid on convertible perpetual preferred stock	-3.1	-11.5
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests of consolidated affiliates	-25.4	-23.9
Other	6.4	7
Change in intercompany advances	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	-126.8	-189.5
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	1.3	-64.1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	64.5	132.8
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	65.8	68.7
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
HealthSouth ownership percentage of subsidiary guarantors	100.00%	'
Senior secured leverage ratio maximum	1.5	'
Consolidated coverage ratio minimum	2	'
HealthSouth Corporation [Member]	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	27.4	53.1
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-9	-2.4
Capitalized software costs	-2.5	-4.9
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	0	0
Other	1	-0.2
Net cash used in investing activities	-10.5	-7.5
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Borrowings on revolving credit facility	65	132
Payments on revolving credit facility	-95	-59
Repurchase of common stock, including fees and expenses	-43.1	-234.1
Dividends paid on common stock	-31.6	'
Dividends paid on convertible perpetual preferred stock	-3.1	-11.5
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests of consolidated affiliates	0	0
Other	12.3	2.6
Change in intercompany advances	75.2	58.1
Net cash used in financing activities	-20.3	-111.9
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-3.4	-66.3
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	60.5	131.3
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	57.1	65
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	137.2	137.3
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-63.6	-52.5
Capitalized software costs	-1.5	-5.5
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	0	-28.9
Other	1.9	-0.7
Net cash used in investing activities	-63.2	-87.6
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Borrowings on revolving credit facility	0	0
Payments on revolving credit facility	0	0
Repurchase of common stock, including fees and expenses	0	0
Dividends paid on common stock	0	'
Dividends paid on convertible perpetual preferred stock	0	0
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests of consolidated affiliates	0	0
Other	-2	-5.3
Change in intercompany advances	-73.6	-43
Net cash used in financing activities	-75.6	-48.3
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-1.6	1.4
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	2.3	0.3
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0.7	1.7
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	70.5	36.4
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-16.9	-14.1
Capitalized software costs	-7	-1.5
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	-15.9	0
Other	6.5	9.3
Net cash used in investing activities	-33.3	-6.3
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Borrowings on revolving credit facility	0	0
Payments on revolving credit facility	0	0
Repurchase of common stock, including fees and expenses	0	0
Dividends paid on common stock	0	'
Dividends paid on convertible perpetual preferred stock	0	0
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests of consolidated affiliates	-25.4	-23.9
Other	-3.9	9.7
Change in intercompany advances	-1.6	-15.1
Net cash used in financing activities	-30.9	-29.3
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	6.3	0.8
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1.7	1.2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	8	2
Eliminating Entries [Member]	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	0	0
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	0	0
Capitalized software costs	0	0
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	0	0
Other	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Borrowings on revolving credit facility	0	0
Payments on revolving credit facility	0	0
Repurchase of common stock, including fees and expenses	0	0
Dividends paid on common stock	0	'
Dividends paid on convertible perpetual preferred stock	0	0
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests of consolidated affiliates	0	0
Other	0	0
Change in intercompany advances	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	0	0
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$0	$0