Segments (Segment Data) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income	$ 70,887	$ 53,377	$ 135,904	$ 107,498
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income	89,769	70,502	174,592	142,919
VITAS [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income	49,252	26,128	93,221	50,892
Roto-Rooter [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income	40,517	44,374	81,371	92,027
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income	$ (18,882)	$ (17,125)	$ (38,688)	$ (35,421)