Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Net income	$ 12,868	$ 19,376	$ 14,574	$ 54,289
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gains on investments in restricted marketable debt securities	632	855	2,883	7,049
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on sales of restricted marketable debt securities	(122)	(117)	(135)	(117)
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income	(107)	(155)	(577)	(1,456)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	403	583	2,171	5,476
Net (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(19)	85	(253)	152
Comprehensive income attributable to National HealthCare Corporation	$ 13,252	$ 20,044	$ 16,492	$ 59,917