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Document And Entity Information
Dec. 09, 2022
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Dec. 09, 2022
Entity Registrant Name CHEMED CORPORATION
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 1-8351
Entity Tax Identification Number 31-0791746
Entity Address, Address Line One 255 East 5th Street
Entity Address, Address Line Two 2600 First Financial Center
Entity Address, City or Town Cincinnati
Entity Address, State or Province OH
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 45202
City Area Code 513
Local Phone Number 762-6690
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Capital stock $1 par value
Trading Symbol CHE
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0000019584
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Amendment Flag false