This is a very scary, and extremely abusive thing to suggest, as family members are fearing their loved ones will be sold out. Probably just following Newsom's lead.
Coronavirus: Pay for stay? State agency offers cash incentive if board and care homes take in COVID-19-positive seniors from hospitals
Deaths in long-term care facilities account for nearly 40 percent of COVID-19 deaths statewide
https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/05/04/california-offers-senior-care-facilities-contracts-to-accept-covid-19-patients/