Mid and East Antrim Council is writing to the Health Minister.
Councillors are worried about two local care homes, Braefield and Slemish, that were placed into administration last week.
The homes are still functioning while a buyer is sought. But unions fear the facilities, which employ well over one hundred, could close.
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