Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Movement In Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 581,295	$ 578,591
Business combinations	3,682	2,793
Foreign currency adjustments	40	(89)
Ending balance	585,017	581,295
VITAS [Member]
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]
Beginning balance	334,063	333,331
Business combinations		732
Foreign currency adjustments
Ending balance	334,063	334,063
Roto-Rooter [Member]
Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items]
Beginning balance	247,232	245,260
Business combinations	3,682	2,061
Foreign currency adjustments	40	(89)
Ending balance	$ 250,954	$ 247,232