There's hope that a new service can be provided in Tulsk after the closure of St Eithne's Care centre.
Management says the experience of the last two years have made it difficult to continue to provide the home-from-home care for residents.
The final residents are being relocated to nearby care centres this week.
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Local Councillor Liam Callaghan says while it's a sad day for the area, there are hopes that a new service can be provided in the building.