Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ (8,462)	$ (2,920)	$ 1,367
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
Change in fair value of cash flow hedge, net of tax	666	354	(661)
Less: reclassification adjustment for amounts recognized in net income	315	329	284
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	351	25	(945)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	(8,111)	(2,895)	422
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(72)	(126)	0
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.	$ (8,183)	$ (3,021)	$ 422