Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]
REVENUE	$ 491,558	$ 483,705	$ 1,482,353	$ 1,405,389
EXPENSES:
Operating	370,818	377,323	1,124,656	1,093,868
General and administrative	41,162	33,927	111,537	99,218
Depreciation and amortization	32,240	32,526	96,115	95,183
Asset impairments	3,108	2,710	3,108	2,710
Costs and Expenses, Total	447,328	446,486	1,335,416	1,290,979
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense, net	(15,998)	(17,886)	(51,721)	(55,305)
Expenses associated with debt repayments and refinancing transactions	0	(100)	(31,316)	(326)
Gain on sale of real estate assets, net	1,181	368	1,749	343
Other income (expense)	767	(74)	1,153	(43)
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	30,180	19,527	66,802	59,079
Income tax expense	(9,084)	(5,635)	(17,209)	(17,957)
NET INCOME	$ 21,096	$ 13,892	$ 49,593	$ 41,122
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE	$ 0.19	$ 0.12	$ 0.45	$ 0.36
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE	$ 0.19	$ 0.12	$ 0.44	$ 0.36