A COMPANY has invested over £1 million to safeguard 59 Barnsley care home jobs.

Panaceon Healthcare Ltd has bought Chapel View and Field View homes, both in Mapplewell, retaining all staff and maintaining continuity of care for residents.

Aditya Jain, director of Panaceon Healthcare, said: "We were and remain very impressed with the level of care on offer and the dedication of the staff towards the residents.

"Our aim now is to develop the homes as a centre of excellence for high quality elderly and dementia care incorporating modern technology, creativity and community links."

The company also aims to recruit up to four new staff in care, catering and administration roles within the next few months.