| Cover | May 11, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 10, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-12996 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 62-1559667 |
| Entity Address, Street Address | 1621 Galleria Boulevard |
| Entity Address, City | Brentwood |
| Entity Address, State | TN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 37027 |
| City Area Code | 615 |
| Local Phone Number | 771-7575 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | DVCR |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000919956 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
