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

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Leases [Abstract]

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

	Total Commitments Including Florida Facilities		Total Commitments Excluding Florida Facilities
2014	$	34,200,000	$	29,448,000
2015		34,200,000		29,448,000
2016		34,200,000		34,200,000
2017		34,200,000		34,200,000
2018		34,200,000		34,200,000
Thereafter		279,350,000		279,350,000