TAMWORTH — A consultant studying the need for government-run assisted living in Carroll County hopes to discuss her findings with county commissioners April 1.
RS Consulting LLC of Whitefield, which is led by Roxy Severance, is the consulting firm hired by the county to conduct a market feasibility study and financial analysis of affordable assisted living in Carroll County.
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