Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Definite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Asset, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles	$ 109,150	$ 108,250
Accumulated Amortization, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles	(47,607)	(37,620)
Net Book Value, Subtotal - definite-lived intangibles	61,543	70,630
Intangible assets, Gross Asset	165,692	163,990
Intangible assets, Net Book Value	118,085	126,370
VITAS Trade Name [Member]
Definite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Asset, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles	51,300	51,300
Net Book Value, Subtotal - definite-lived intangibles	51,300	51,300
Roto-Rooter Trade Name [Member]
Definite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Asset, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles	150	150
Net Book Value, Subtotal - definite-lived intangibles	150	150
Operating Licenses [Member]
Definite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Asset, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles	5,092	4,290
Net Book Value, Subtotal - definite-lived intangibles	5,092	4,290
Referral Networks [Member]
Definite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Asset, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles	21,850	21,850
Accumulated Amortization, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles	(21,294)	(21,223)
Net Book Value, Subtotal - definite-lived intangibles	556	627
Non-Compete Agreements [Member]
Definite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Asset, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles	10,076	10,036
Accumulated Amortization, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles	(9,632)	(9,478)
Net Book Value, Subtotal - definite-lived intangibles	444	558
Customer Lists [Member]
Definite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Asset, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles	4,746	4,746
Accumulated Amortization, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles	(1,577)	(1,362)
Net Book Value, Subtotal - definite-lived intangibles	3,169	3,384
Reacquired Franchise Rights [Member]
Definite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Asset, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles	72,478	71,618
Accumulated Amortization, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles	(15,104)	(5,557)
Net Book Value, Subtotal - definite-lived intangibles	$ 57,374	$ 66,061