Segments (Segment Data) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income	$ 53,377	$ 66,456	$ 107,498	$ 130,625
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income	70,502	82,284	142,919	162,703
VITAS [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income	26,128	35,212	50,892	71,694
Roto-Rooter [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income	44,374	47,072	92,027	91,009
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income	$ (17,125)	$ (15,828)	$ (35,421)	$ (32,078)