Legal And Regulatory Matters (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrued legal				$ 10,632	$ 6,941
Settlement Agreement [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Term to impose monitoring, reporting, certification, oversight, screening, and training	5 years
Seper/Chhina v. VITAS [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Period of preceding the filing of a lawsuit				4 years
Settlement amount			$ 5,750
Lax v. Roto-Rooter [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Period of preceding the filing of a lawsuit				4 years
Settlement amount		$ 2,600
Accrued legal				$ 3,100