Yes, I remember the debate over institutionalization. And I recall visiting a humongous facility on Long Island. It was almost a small city.

Also, I'm seriously into "live free or die fighting", so institutionalization is distasteful. I was technically homeless for several years, back in the day. I lived with friends, in group squats, in remote forest cabins, in tents and tipis, in vans, etc. But I was young and crazy, and it was fun and romantic. And it was entirely voluntary. Now, however, it wouldn't be so much fun.