| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 41402 - Disclosure - Severance and Restructuring (Components of and Changes in Severance and Restructuring Accruals) (Details) (http://www.addus.com/role/DisclosureSeveranceAndRestructuringComponentsOfAndChangesInSeveranceAndRestructuringAccrualsDetails) |
| Table | Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001468328 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31 | |||
| Restructuring Type [Axis] | |||
| Employee Termination Costs [Member] | Restructuring and Other [Member] | Type of Restructuring [Domain] | |
Balance | |||
Provision | 2,550,000 | ||
Utilization | ( | ( | |
Balance | |||