Business Combinations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Business combinations, net of cash acquired | $ 2,257 | $ 5,900 | $ 3,664 |
Segment Roto-Rooter [Member]
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Number of businesses acquired | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Business combinations, net of cash acquired | 756 | 5,900 | |
Segment VITAS [Member]
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Number of businesses acquired | 1 | 0 | |
Business combinations, net of cash acquired | $ 1,500 | ||
Segment VITAS [Member] | ALABAMA
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Number of locations | 3 | ||
Number of counties served | 10 |