Acquisitions (Schedule Of Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 662,124	$ 585,017
Hospice and Covenant Care [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	70,803
Operating licenses	10,960
Property, plant, and equipment	3,237
Preliminary purchase price	$ 85,000