Leases	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	13. Leases Chemed and each of its operating subsidiaries are service companies. As such, real estate leases comprise the largest lease obligation (and conversely, right of use asset) in our lease portfolio. VITAS has leased office space, as well as space for IPUs and/or contract beds within hospitals. Roto-Rooter has leased office space. ‎ The components of balance sheet information related to leases were as follows: December 31, 2021 2020Assets Operating lease assets$ 125,048 $ 123,448 Liabilities Current operating leases 37,913 36,200Noncurrent operating leases 100,629 99,210Total operating lease liabilities$ 138,542 $ 135,410 The components of lease expense were as follows: December 31, 2021 2020Lease Expense (a) Operating lease expense$ 61,474 $ 60,195 Sublease income (181) (83)Net lease expense$ 61,293 $ 60,112 (a)Includes short-term leases and variable lease costs, which are immaterial. Included in both cost of services provided and goods sold and selling, general and administrative expenses. The components of cash flow information related to leases were as follows: December 31, 2021 2020Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities Operating cash flows from leases$ 50,990 $ 49,932 Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$ 52,878 $ 58,802 Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating leases 4.61 years Weighted Average Discount Rate Operating leases 2.41% Maturity of Operating Lease Liabilities (in thousands) 2022$ 42,726 2023 33,700 2024 25,879 2025 18,596 2026 11,729 Thereafter 13,950 Total lease payments$ 146,580 Less: interest (8,014)Less: lease obligations signed but not yet commenced (24)Total liability recognized on the balance sheet$ 138,542 For leases commencing prior to 2019, minimum rental payments exclude payments to landlords for real estate taxes and common area maintenance. Operating lease payments include $2.0 million related to extended lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised and exclude $24,000 of lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced.

Leases

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

13. Leases Chemed and each of its operating subsidiaries are service companies. As such, real estate leases comprise the largest lease obligation (and conversely, right of use asset) in our lease portfolio. VITAS has leased office space, as well as space for IPUs and/or contract beds within hospitals. Roto-Rooter has leased office space. ‎ The components of balance sheet information related to leases were as follows: December 31, 2021 2020Assets Operating lease assets$ 125,048 $ 123,448 Liabilities Current operating leases 37,913 36,200Noncurrent operating leases 100,629 99,210Total operating lease liabilities$ 138,542 $ 135,410 The components of lease expense were as follows: December 31, 2021 2020Lease Expense (a) Operating lease expense$ 61,474 $ 60,195 Sublease income (181) (83)Net lease expense$ 61,293 $ 60,112 (a)Includes short-term leases and variable lease costs, which are immaterial. Included in both cost of services provided and goods sold and selling, general and administrative expenses. The components of cash flow information related to leases were as follows: December 31, 2021 2020Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities Operating cash flows from leases$ 50,990 $ 49,932 Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$ 52,878 $ 58,802 Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating leases 4.61 years Weighted Average Discount Rate Operating leases 2.41% Maturity of Operating Lease Liabilities (in thousands) 2022$ 42,726 2023 33,700 2024 25,879 2025 18,596 2026 11,729 Thereafter 13,950 Total lease payments$ 146,580 Less: interest (8,014)Less: lease obligations signed but not yet commenced (24)Total liability recognized on the balance sheet$ 138,542 For leases commencing prior to 2019, minimum rental payments exclude payments to landlords for real estate taxes and common area maintenance. Operating lease payments include $2.0 million related to extended lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised and exclude $24,000 of lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced.