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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 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Service revenues and sales $ 606,181 $ 578,472 $ 1,808,426 $ 1,720,325
Net income $ 75,776 $ 76,735 $ 215,905 $ 187,786
Earnings per share $ 5.04 $ 5.09 $ 14.32 $ 12.49
Diluted earnings per share $ 5.00 $ 5.05 $ 14.15 $ 12.37