Business Combinations

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Business Combinations

15.  Business Combinations

On January 31, 2012, we completed one business combination within our Roto-Rooter segment for $415,000 in cash to increase our market penetration in Bend, Oregon.  The purchase price of this acquisition is allocated as follows (in thousands):

Goodwill	$	340
Identifiable intangible assets		52
Other assets		23
	$	415

The operating results of this business combination have been included in our results of operations since the acquisition date and are not material for the three-month period ended March 31, 2012.