Condensed Consolidated Comprehensive (Loss) Income Statements - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,207	$ 46,005	$ 155,873	$ 158,817
Other comprehensive loss
Change in fair value of interest rate swap	(3,029)	(10,180)	(16,740)	(12,280)
Other comprehensive loss before income taxes	(3,029)	(10,180)	(16,740)	(12,280)
Income tax benefit related to other comprehensive loss items	(791)	(2,657)	(4,369)	(3,205)
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes	(2,238)	(7,523)	(12,371)	(9,075)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(1,031)	38,482	143,502	149,742
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	24,685	19,683	65,018	62,678
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Ardent Health, Inc.	$ (25,716)	$ 18,799	$ 78,484	$ 87,064