Note 2 - Relationship with National Health Investors, Inc. (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]

	Total Commitments Including Florida Facilities		Total Commitments Excluding Florida Facilities
2013	$	33,700,000	$	28,948,000
2014		33,700,000		28,948,000
2015		33,700,000		28,948,000
2016		33,700,000		33,700,000
2017		33,700,000		33,700,000
Thereafter		303,300,000		303,300,000