Six local authority-run care homes in Surrey are facing closure because of the unsuitability of the buildings.
Surrey county council has said that the buildings were not designed to meet present standards for accommodation.
The homes are Brockhurst in Ottershaw, Park Hall in Reigate, Cobgates in Farnham, Dormers in Caterham, Longfield in Cranleigh, and Pinehurst in Camberley.
Over 400 jobs are under threat and Surrey County Council has begun a consultation on the future of the homes following a comprehensive review.