A very common problem. It is very expensive to keep patients in hospital, up to $ 1000,- p/d so they really want to move them. In Aus patients also stay in hospital until a NH is found (where I worked). Half way houses are good I suppose, but the problem still remains that there is not enough space in the nursing homes. Why spend money on half(way) care if they can spend it on complete care? Or is this too logical??