Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Movement In Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 578,591	$ 578,585
Business combinations	2,793
Foreign currency adjustments	(89)	6
Ending balance	581,295	578,591
VITAS [Member]
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]
Beginning balance	333,331	333,331
Business combinations	732
Foreign currency adjustments
Ending balance	334,063	333,331
Roto-Rooter [Member]
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]
Beginning balance	245,260	245,254
Business combinations	2,061
Foreign currency adjustments	(89)	6
Ending balance	$ 247,232	$ 245,260