County Nursing Home Support

On Tuesday the ballot will ask if county tax dollars should pay for operating expenses for the county-run nursing home on New Richmond.
In my research on the issue, I can't find one good reason that the county should run a nursing home.

Why should the county run a nursing home?
Because it only costs $300,000 in operating costs? If it isn't needed then why spend it?
Because it is 5-star? There are other highly-rated nursing homes in the county -- including Glenhaven.
Because it is only a small amount per person helped per day per parcel? Well we don't know if those people need that help and we know others need help -- it would be better to help those that have lost their homes or jobs!
Because it provides unique, needed services? Other local nursing homes provide the same services.
Because the county is responsible to care for some people? The county can take care of those people by paying for their care at other nursing homes and save money.
Because we need those beds? There are plenty of open beds available at county nursing homes.

Why should the county *not* run a nursing home?
The ballot only mentions operating expenses -- once you add capital expenses and non-scheduled maintenance the costs are much higher.
Even with pay reductions, the labor costs are significantly higher (~40%) than other regional government-run nursing homes (not even counting privately run nursing homes). It isn't as efficient and cost-effective as it should be.
It isn't providing any service that isn't already provided by other local nursing homes -- it isn't meeting a need.
Its support comes from the whole county but its benefits are focused in the New Richmond area.

I have at least one friend and one relative that work at the nursing home but I can't ask the county residents to provide so much extra support just for their sakes.