Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Numerator: Loss amounts attributable to Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. common shareholders:
Loss from continuing operations	$ (935)	$ (1,283)
Less: income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(18)	(78)
Loss from continuing operations attributable to Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc.	(953)	(1,361)
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS	(86)	(86)
Loss from continuing operations attributable to Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. shareholders	(1,039)	(1,447)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(12)	(93)
NET LOSS FOR DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC. COMMON SHAREHOLDERS	$ (1,051)	$ (1,540)
Per common share – basic
Income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ (0.18)	$ (0.25)
Income from discontinued operations Operating income, net of taxes (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00	$ 0.02
Gain on disposal, net of taxes (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00	$ 0.00
Discontinued operations, net of taxes (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00	$ 0.02
Net loss (in dollars per share)	$ (0.18)	$ (0.27)
Per common share – diluted
Income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ (0.18)	$ (0.25)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations Operating income (loss), net of taxes (in dollars per share)		$ 0.02
Discontinued operations, net of taxes (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00	$ 0.02
Net income (loss) (in dollars per share)	$ (0.18)	$ (0.27)
Denominator: Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic (shares)	5,848	5,795
Diluted (shares)	5,848	5,795