The Hays Area Chamber of Commerce will have a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony Friday for The Willow House.

The new business, located at 2900 Willow, is an alternative to assisted living and nursing homes. The seven-bed residential facility offers 24-hour nursing care, as well as adult day care services.

The owner/operator is Shayne Unsworth, a registered nurse with 19 years of experience in the field.

The ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday. The Willow House also will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday for an open house. For more, click HERE.