Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	May 11, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Accumulated deficit	$ (43,770,740)		$ (43,770,740)				$ (32,074,090)
Working capital, net of redemption payments	5,400,000		5,400,000
Redemption payments, payable to preferred noncontrolling interest holders	900,000		900,000
Net loss attributable to Foundation Healthcare common stock	(9,156,003)	$ 4,539,344	(11,696,649)	$ 3,207,481
Cash flow from operating activities from continuing operations			(5,284,945)	$ 3,858,817
Cash and cash equivalents	1,100,000		1,100,000
Revolving Loan
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Line of Credit	15,500,000		15,500,000		$ 15,500,000	$ 12,500,000
Default on principal payment	3,000,000		3,000,000
Senior Lender
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Line of Credit, remaining borrowing capacity	0		0
Line of Credit	$ 15,500,000		$ 15,500,000