An elderly care home will stay open after measures were secured to stop it from shutting down.

The facility called The Old Bakehouse, located in Chadlington in Oxfordshire, faced closure because of its poor condition, but improvement work supported by West Oxfordshire District Council has ensured the service remains available.

The local council contributed £79,307 from Section 106 affordable housing finances to carry out building upgrades.

Councillor Geoff Saul, holding the portfolio for housing and social care, said he was very happy the authority could help protect The Old Bakehouse for current and future occupants. He noted the home has been part of the local area for over forty years. He added that by working with community members, the council ensured residents could continue living safely, independently and close to family.

The Old Bakehouse, which houses up to 12 people, was donated by its original owners to a local charity several years ago.

The property fell into disrepair and faced closure roughly two years before.

In September 2025, a group of backers raised funds to buy the building, though further money was needed to meet modern requirements.

The council’s strategic housing team stepped in, using a developer’s Section 106 contribution to cover the renovation costs.

Local building firms were appointed to carry out the work, which included new bathroom and kitchen facilities, rewiring, fire-rated doors, and replacement flooring.

The improvements enable occupants to continue living independently in safe, upgraded surroundings.

The work also matches the council’s ambition to ensure a good quality of life for all residents and address housing needs through partnership with local communities.