Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ 1,624	$ 4,708	$ (8,462)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
Change in fair value of cash flow hedge, net of tax	556	368	666
Less: reclassification adjustment for amounts recognized in net income	(448)	(294)	(315)
Total other comprehensive income	108	74	351
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	1,732	4,782	(8,111)
Less: net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	25	(72)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.	$ 1,732	$ 4,807	$ (8,183)