Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Numerator: Income (loss) amounts attributable to Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. common shareholders:
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$ (141)	$ (2,344)	$ (2,002)	$ (990)	$ (874)	$ (498)	$ (807)	$ (1,496)	$ (5,477)	$ (3,675)	$ 438
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests									(72)	(126)	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc.									(5,549)	(3,801)	438
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS									(344)	(344)	(344)
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. shareholders									(5,893)	(4,145)	94
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes									(2,985)	755	929
NET INCOME (LOSS) FOR DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC. COMMON SHAREHOLDERS									$ (8,878)	$ (3,390)	$ 1,023
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic (shares)									5,899	5,821	5,774
Incremental shares from assumed exercise of options, SOSARS and Restricted Stock Units									0	0	132
Diluted (shares)									5,899	5,821	5,906
Per common share - basic
Income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ (0.03)	$ (0.42)	$ (0.36)	$ (0.19)	$ (0.17)	$ (0.10)	$ (0.15)	$ (0.29)	$ (1.00)	$ (0.71)	$ 0.02
Income from discontinued operations Operating income (loss), net of taxes (in dollars per share)									$ (0.51)	$ 0.10	$ 0.16
Gain (loss) on disposal, net of taxes (in dollars per share)									$ 0.00	$ 0.03	$ 0.00
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$ (0.08)	$ (0.41)	$ (0.03)	$ 0.01	$ (0.04)	$ 0.09	$ 0.06	$ 0.02	$ (0.51)	$ 0.13	$ 0.16
Net income (loss) (in dollars per share)	$ (0.11)	$ (0.83)	$ (0.39)	$ (0.18)	$ (0.21)	$ (0.01)	$ (0.09)	$ (0.27)	$ (1.51)	$ (0.58)	$ 0.18
Per common share - diluted
Income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ (0.03)	$ (0.42)	$ (0.36)	$ (0.19)	$ (0.17)	$ (0.10)	$ (0.15)	$ (0.29)	$ (1.00)	$ (0.71)	$ 0.02
Income (loss) from discontinued operations Operating income (loss), net of taxes (in dollars per share)									$ (0.51)	$ 0.10	$ 0.15
Discontinued operations, net of taxes (in dollars per share)	$ (0.08)	$ (0.41)	$ (0.03)	$ 0.01	$ (0.04)	$ 0.09	$ 0.06	$ 0.02	$ (0.51)	$ 0.13	$ 0.15
Diluted net income (loss) (in dollars per share)	$ (0.11)	$ (0.83)	$ (0.39)	$ (0.18)	$ (0.21)	$ (0.01)	$ (0.09)	$ (0.27)	$ (1.51)	$ (0.58)	$ 0.17