Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ 1,101	$ (2,179)	$ 56	$ (3,126)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
Change in fair value of cash flow hedge, net of tax	84	110	224	110
Less: reclassification adjustment for amounts recognized in net income	(129)	(78)	(248)	(78)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(45)	32	(24)	32
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	1,056	(2,147)	32	(3,094)
Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	(16)	25	(34)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.	$ 1,056	$ (2,163)	$ 57	$ (3,128)