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Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Definite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Asset, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles | $ 108,250 | $ 46,118
Accumulated Amortization, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles | (37,620) | (33,283)
Net Book Value, Subtotal - definite-lived intangibles | 70,630 | 12,835
Intangible assets, Gross Asset | 163,990 | 101,536
Intangible assets, Net Book Value | 126,370 | 68,253
VITAS Trade Name [Member] |  |
Definite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Asset, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles | 51,300 | 51,300
Net Book Value, Subtotal - definite-lived intangibles | 51,300 | 51,300
Roto-Rooter Trade Name [Member] |  |
Definite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Asset, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles | 150 | 150
Net Book Value, Subtotal - definite-lived intangibles | 150 | 150
Operating Licenses [Member] |  |
Definite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Asset, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles | 4,290 | 3,968
Net Book Value, Subtotal - definite-lived intangibles | 4,290 | 3,968
Referral Networks [Member] |  |
Definite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Asset, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles | 21,850 | 21,850
Accumulated Amortization, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles | (21,223) | (21,152)
Net Book Value, Subtotal - definite-lived intangibles | 627 | 698
Non-Compete Agreements [Member] |  |
Definite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Asset, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles | 10,036 | 9,796
Accumulated Amortization, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles | (9,478) | (9,367)
Net Book Value, Subtotal - definite-lived intangibles | 558 | 429
Customer Lists [Member] |  |
Definite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Asset, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles | 4,746 | 2,025
Accumulated Amortization, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles | (1,362) | (1,235)
Net Book Value, Subtotal - definite-lived intangibles | 3,384 | 790
Reacquired Franchise Rights [Member] |  |
Definite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Asset, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles | 71,618 | 12,447
Accumulated Amortization, Subtotal- definite-lived intangibles | (5,557) | (1,529)
Net Book Value, Subtotal - definite-lived intangibles | $ 66,061 | $ 10,918

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