Segments (Segment Data) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income	$ 65,017	$ 54,121
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income	84,823	72,417
VITAS [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income	43,970	24,764
Roto-Rooter [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income	40,853	47,653
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income	$ (19,806)	$ (18,296)