Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ (1,811)	$ 1,624	$ 4,708
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
Change in fair value of cash flow hedge, net of tax	1,082	556	368
Less: reclassification adjustment for amounts recognized in net income	(500)	(448)	(294)
Total other comprehensive income	582	108	74
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	(1,229)	1,732	4,782
Less: net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	25
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.	$ (1,229)	$ 1,732	$ 4,807