Represents the amount of note payable issued in consideration for the business combination.

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Represents the number of home heath branches owned and operated by the acquired entity.

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The amount of goodwill and other intangible assets arising from a business combination that is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

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Represents the period over which the intangible assets including goodwill acquired under business acquisition are expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

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Amount of cash paid to acquire the entity.

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The total cost of the acquired entity including the cash paid to shareholders of acquired entities, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to shareholders of acquired entities, the fair value of the liabilities assumed, and direct costs of the acquisition.

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Percentage of voting equity interests acquired in the business combination.

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Total revenue reported by the acquired entity for its previous full fiscal year before the business acquisition.

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The number of businesses acquired by the entity during the period.

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ACQUISITIONS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012 item	Dec. 31, 2012 item	Aug. 05, 2011 Cambridge Home Health Care Holdings Inc. item	Aug. 05, 2011 Cambridge Home Health Care Holdings Inc. Ohio item	Aug. 05, 2011 Cambridge Home Health Care Holdings Inc. Western Pennsylvania item	Apr. 02, 2011 Medicare-certified home health agency in Cincinnati, Ohio
ACQUISITIONS
Period over which goodwill and other intangible assets are expected to be deductible for tax purposes		15 years
Acquisitions
Number of small acquisitions completed during the period	2	2
Percentage of outstanding equity interests acquired			100.00%
Cash consideration			$ 32.8
Number of home health branches owned and operated			37	34	3
Reported revenue						5
Tax deductible goodwill and identified intangibles			4.0
Total consideration						5.3
Note payable						$ 1