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Basis Of Presentation (Policy)	3 Months Ended
Basis Of Presentation (Policy)	Mar. 31, 2024
Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation	As used herein, the terms “We,” “Company” and “Chemed” refer to Chemed Corporation or Chemed Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries. We have prepared the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Chemed in accordance with Rule 10-01 of SEC Regulation S-X. Consequently, we have omitted certain disclosures required under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements. The December 31, 2023 balance sheet data were derived from audited financial statements but do not include all disclosures required by GAAP. However, in our opinion, the financial statements presented herein contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to state fairly our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2024 or any other future period, and we make no representations related thereto. These financial statements are prepared on the same basis as and should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Cloud Computing	CLOUD COMPUTING As of March 31, 2024, Roto-Rooter has no significant capitalized implementation costs related to cloud computing. VITAS utilizes a human resources system that is considered a cloud computing arrangement. We have capitalized approximately $5.6 million related to implementation of this project which is included in prepaid assets in the accompanying balance sheets. The VITAS human resource system was placed into service in January 2020 and is being amortized over 5.7 years. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, $249,000 has been amortized, respectively.
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES Our effective income tax rate was 23.0% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to 23.9% during the first quarter of 2023. Excess tax benefit on stock options exercised reduced our income tax expenses by $3.3 million and $1.7 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Non-Cash Transactions	NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS Included in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets are $723,000 and $690,000 of capitalized property and equipment which were not paid for as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Accrued property and equipment purchases have been excluded from capital expenditures in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow. There are no material non-cash amounts included in interest expense for any period presented.
Business Combinations	BUSINESS COMBINATIONS We account for acquired businesses using the acquisition method of accounting. All assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their respective fair values at the date of acquisition. The determination of fair value involves estimates and the use of valuation techniques when market value is not readily available. We use various techniques to determine fair value in accordance with accepted valuation models, primarily the income approach. The significant assumptions used in developing fair values include, but are not limited to, revenue growth rates, the amount and timing of future cash flows, discount rates, useful lives, royalty rates and future tax rates. The excess of purchase price over the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired is recorded as goodwill. See Note 17 for discussion of recent acquisitions.
Estimates	ESTIMATES The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying Notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Disclosures of after-tax expenses and adjustments are based on estimates of the effective income tax rates for the applicable segments.

Disclosure of accounting policy for income taxes, which may include its accounting policies for recognizing and measuring deferred tax assets and liabilities and related valuation allowances, recognizing investment tax credits, operating loss carryforwards, tax credit carryforwards, and other carryforwards, methodologies for determining its effective income tax rate and the characterization of interest and penalties in the financial statements.

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