Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ 20	$ (873)	$ (1,789)	$ 2,502
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
Change in fair value of cash flow hedge	(12)	(710)	(83)	(1,576)
Income tax effect	5	270	32	582
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(7)	(440)	(51)	(994)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	13	(1,313)	(1,840)	1,508
Less: income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(16)	0	(109)	0
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ADVOCAT INC.	$ (3)	$ (1,313)	$ (1,949)	$ 1,508