Condolences Erik, i hear what you're saying about the homes,my family put big pressure on my mum to enter one in the last stages in her battle against cancer....it took a teenager to step up and do what they couldn't......allow her to die with dignity in her own home,she was 41.
Sounds like your Grandfather was a strong and principled man who lead a full life and was blessed with a caring family.
My sympathies to you and yours.