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Note 11 - Long-term Debt (Details) - Long-term Debt (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Note 11 - Long-term Debt (Details) - Long-term Debt [Line Items]    
Long-term Debt $ 10,000us-gaap_LongTermDebt  
10,000us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent 10,000us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent
Unsecured Term Note Payable [Member]    
Note 11 - Long-term Debt (Details) - Long-term Debt [Line Items]    
Maturities 2018  
Long-term Debt $ 10,000us-gaap_LongTermDebt
/ us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis
= nhc_UnsecuredTermNotePayableMember
 
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]    
Note 11 - Long-term Debt (Details) - Long-term Debt [Line Items]    
Maturities 2015