Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Summary of Goodwill by Segment and Related Adjustments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, at Beginning of Period	$ 582,837	$ 504,392
Additions for acquisitions	79,946	78,356
Adjustments to previously recorded goodwill	212	89
Goodwill, at End of Period	662,995	582,837
Hospice [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, at Beginning of Period	397,728	328,334
Additions for acquisitions	35,071	69,446
Adjustments to previously recorded goodwill	0	(52)
Goodwill, at End of Period	432,799	397,728
Personal Care [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, at Beginning of Period	152,688	152,688
Additions for acquisitions	601
Adjustments to previously recorded goodwill	(13)
Goodwill, at End of Period	153,276	152,688
Home Health [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, at Beginning of Period	32,421	23,370
Additions for acquisitions	44,274	8,910
Adjustments to previously recorded goodwill	225	141
Goodwill, at End of Period	$ 76,920	$ 32,421