Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024
Net income	$ 41,009	$ 42,700	$ 97,412	$ 96,057
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gains on investments in marketable debt securities	868	3,516	3,543	3,074
Reclassification adjustment for realized losses on sales of marketable debt securities	11	0	663	1,388
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income	(124)	(460)	(619)	(711)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	755	3,056	3,587	3,751
Net (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(1,770)	89	(2,246)	(211)
Comprehensive income attributable to National HealthCare Corporation	$ 39,994	$ 45,845	$ 98,753	$ 99,597