A new report by the European Social Policy Analysis Network (ESPAN) examines long-term care (LTC) settings for older people in 38 countries: the 27 EU countries, nine (potential) candidate countries, as well as Iceland and Norway. The report aims to gain a better understanding of the variety and prevalence of LTC settings for people aged 65+ across Europe. Drawing on national reports prepared by the 38 ESPAN country teams, the report provides: - a comparative overview of formal LTC, describing residential care, home care and community-based care settings, their key characteristics, geographical imbalances and emerging “hybrid” or innovative care models - a critical assessment of how the organisational structure, governance and funding of LTC systems shape the availability of different care settings and the real scope for personal choice - a review of recent and ongoing LTC reforms