Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ 4,147	$ (4,765)	$ 4,203	$ (7,891)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
Change in fair value of cash flow hedge, net of tax	254	100	478	469
Less: reclassification adjustment for amounts recognized in net income	(128)	(135)	(376)	(226)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	126	(35)	102	243
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	4,273	(4,800)	4,305	(7,648)
Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	(17)	25	(51)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.	$ 4,273	$ (4,817)	$ 4,330	$ (7,699)