Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,015 at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012	$ 67,766	$ 68,478
Inventories	9,694	8,868
Deferred income taxes, net	3,284	3,610
Other current assets	5,132	4,280
Total current assets	85,876	85,236
Property and equipment, net:
Medical equipment, net	231,034	236,905
Property and office equipment, net	33,251	30,094
Total property and equipment, net	264,285	266,999
Other long-term assets:
Goodwill	335,577	335,577		325,911
Other intangibles, net	227,335	234,391
Other, primarily deferred financing costs, net	15,676	15,210
Total assets	928,749	937,413
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	5,382	6,223
Book overdrafts	4,186	3,905
Accounts payable	25,926	26,036
Accrued compensation	14,056	16,956
Accrued interest	18,878	13,845
Dividend payable	88	88
Other accrued expenses	12,390	11,641
Total current liabilities	80,906	78,694
Long-term debt, less current portion	703,878	692,791
Pension and other long-term liabilities	15,134	14,377
Payable to Parent	21,835	21,640
Deferred income taxes, net	69,386	69,036
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Equity
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012
Additional paid-in capital	214,481	214,481
Accumulated deficit	(168,065)	(144,864)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(9,086)	(9,086)
Total Universal Hospital Services, Inc. equity	37,330	60,531
Noncontrolling interest	280	344
Total equity	37,610	60,875	95,069	93,187
Total liabilities and equity	$ 928,749	$ 937,413