A 108-year-old woman is among residents being forced to move after the shock closure of an Ilkley care home.

The family of Daisy Rayner, who is believed to be one of the oldest residents in the Bradford district, have expressed their sadness at the closure of The Franklyn care home in Easby Drive.

The news comes after the company which owns the home, Fezdene Limited, went into administration last month.

It is believed the 22 affected residents could be moved out as early as next week.

Mrs Rayner’s son-in-law, Michael Ollerenshaw, said: “It’s a great shame.

“We know it’s closing because there are financial problems but they have been very good and under the circumstances we’ve got nothing but praise for the way they have handled the situation, and they couldn’t have been more helpful.”

Mrs Rayner, who is due to turn 109 in January, has lived at the home for about two years. She previously lived with her daughter and son-in-law in Ilkley.

Her family say they have already organised a place for her at Hollycroft care home in Hebers Ghyll Drive.

A relative of another resident, who asked not to be named, was worried the closure could affect residents’ health.

They said: “It’s awful to see them. Some of these people have worked all their lives, and think they’re coming to this place for the rest of their lives. It’s going to affect their emotional health.”

Fezdene also owns Radcliffe Gardens Nursing Home in Pudsey, which is continuing to trade.

Dilip Dattani, one of the administrators for RSM Tenon, which is dealing with the administration, said: “Local authorities have been very supportive in what is a difficult time for everybody concerned at The Franklyn. We are committed to ensuring that residents are relocated in a professional and compassionate manner.”

He said Fezdene had been experiencing financial difficulties, as a result of the Government’s spending review, a decline in occupancy levels, and a deadlock between shareholders.