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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Narrative) (Details)
1 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2011
Jan. 31, 2013
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Percentage of reduction of Medicare payments to nursing centers 11.10%hcsg_PercentageOfReductionOfMedicarePaymentsToNursingCenters  
Maximum [Member]    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Percentage of reduction of Medicare payments to plans and providers   2.00%hcsg_PercentageOfReductionOfMedicarePaymentsToPlansAndProviders
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