Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (Larry Selk, by and through his legal guardian, Rani Rubio v. Res-Care New Mexico, Inc., Res-Care, Inc., et al., USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Larry Selk, by and through his legal guardian, Rani Rubio v. Res-Care New Mexico, Inc., Res-Care, Inc., et al.
Legal Proceedings
Damages awarded	$ 15.5	$ 53.9
Compensatory damages	4.7	4.7
Punitive damages	$ 10.8	$ 49.2