Segments (Segment Data) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income	$ 54,121	$ 64,169
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income	72,417	80,418
VITAS [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income	24,764	36,481
Roto-Rooter [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income	47,653	43,937
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income	$ (18,296)	$ (16,249)