Subsequent Events

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

Note 17. Subsequent Events

Advocate Hospice acquisition

Effective July 22, 2012, the Company acquired Advocate Hospice LLC in Danville, Indiana pursuant to an asset purchase agreement for consideration of approximately $5.5 million, which consideration also included entering into an option purchase agreement with a third party covering membership interests in Advocate Hospice. Additional consideration of up to $2 million is payable if certain earnout conditions are met. The acquisition enables the Company to expand its coverage in central and southern Indiana and to leverage its hospice and home health capabilities in the state.