"Vulnerable" residents with learning disabilities have been forced to temporarily leave their Ryde home, after Government rules making COVID jabs mandatory for care workers led to serious staff shortages.
The Isle of Wight Council says it is "unfortunate" carers have left their roles because of the restrictions, but it is not "unexpected".
Resulting staff shortages have seen at least seven Ryde House residents relocated and a number of beds temporarily "closed".
Operations at the home, which is run by Ryde House Group, have also been "restricted temporarily".
Alternative care arrangements have been found for affected residents, the local authority has said.
An Isle of Wight Council spokesperson said:
“Due to the government restrictions imposed on care home staff to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, it is unfortunate but not unexpected that some staff would chose not to get vaccinated and leave the profession.
“The council worked closely with all of our local providers, across the Island leading up to 11 November and continues to do so to ensure that vulnerable local people are safe and continue to receive the care and support that they need.
“Due to the impact of these restrictions Ryde House Group have had no choice but to restrict operations temporarily.
“Working closely with residents, their families and Ryde House Group, the council is pleased to confirm that suitable alternative arrangements have been found for those residents affected to support their ongoing care needs.
“It is hoped that this issue for Ryde House will be short term, and the council continues to work with all providers to find solutions to the pressures on the social care sector.”
Ryde House Group cares for people with learning disabilities and has a group of homes on the Island.
The news comes a week after the lead for public health on the Island warned the Isle of Wight's care sector was "close to falling off a cliff".
Councillor Karl Love told Isle of Wight Radio healthcare worker shortages here are at a "critical" level.
At the time he blamed low wages, mainland local authorities offering better pay rates, a shortage of rental properties and decades of austerity.
Since November 11, it has been compulsory for those working with vulnerable people to be double-jabbed.
The rules were again tightened on Tuesday (14) after MPs voted to approve mandatory jabs for frontline NHS staff. Isle Of Wight MP, Bob Seely, was not one of those to back the plans.
Health workers will have until April 2022 to be fully vaccinated.
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