Replacing a care home in the North might take two to three years, according to the government.
A meeting was held about Ramsey's Cummal Mooar earlier this month, to figure out what services a new facility should offer.
The current home's been in operation for more than 40 years.
And the government says it'll stay in use until a replacement is ready.
Coastguards and firefighters rescue boy from cliff
12-seater ferry to Cumbria coming soon?
Lifeboat launched to help fishing boat
Smartmeter alert problem now fixed, says Manx Utilities
Merchant Navy Day marked this week
Filipino festival planned for Laxey
Glen Maye requisition meeting scheduled