The answer to this problem is not more taxpayer money, it is smarter spending.   Politicians and bureaucrats have to stop thinking in silos.  We have a lot of half empty schools that could be converted to long term care facilities.  I know the educrats whine that what happens if in 20 years they need the school to accommodate students.  The answer is simple, give a 25 year lease to the LTC group/company.  That way it can be converted back if needed.  Right now 50 % of beds in our acute care hospitals are taken up by seniors waiting for LTC admission.