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Noncontrolling interest - Summary of Activity of Noncontrolling Interest-Redeemable (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]  
Noncontrolling interest-redeemable, Beginning balance $ 11,517us-gaap_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest-redeemable 1,610lhcg_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestIncomeLoss
Noncontrolling interest-redeemable distributions (1,830)us-gaap_MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders
Noncontrolling interest-redeemable, Ending balance $ 11,297us-gaap_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount