Acquisitions

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Acquisitions [Abstract]

Acquisitions

16.    Acquisitions

On June 1, 2020, we completed the acquisition of a Roto-Rooter franchise and the related assets in Bloomington, IN for $2.2 million in cash.

Goodwill is assessed for impairment on a yearly basis as of October 1. All goodwill recognized is deductible for tax purposes.

Shown below is movement in Goodwill (in thousands):

	VITAS		Roto-Rooter		Total
Balance at December 31, 2020	$	333,331	$	245,254	$	578,585
Foreign currency adjustments		-		65		65
Balance at June 30, 2021	$	333,331	$	245,319	$	578,650