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Acquisitions (Schedule Of Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Of Operations) (Details) - Hospice and Covenant Care [Member] - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Service revenues and sales $ 598,164 $ 567,756 $ 1,202,245 $ 1,141,852
Net income $ 71,450 $ 55,154 $ 140,129 $ 111,052
Earnings per share $ 4.73 $ 3.66 $ 9.27 $ 7.40
Diluted earnings per share $ 4.68 $ 3.62 $ 9.16 $ 7.32