Elderly people are among those subjected to degrading treatment, with many left languishing on trolleys in urine-soaked bedding and no privacy, Age UK says.
While the number of older people continues to rise, Age UK said it is 'shameful' that pensioners are now spending a shorter amount of their retirement in good health.
Almost one in five - or 2.4 million - older people have limited use of the internet and use it less than once a month or not at all, according to Age UK.
EXCLUSIVE: Age UK, formerly known as Help The Aged, says it has made the 'hard decision' to look at selling its property known as Woodcot in Salcombe, Devon.