For years, Trigg County has only had room for one three-story building — its state-of-the-art Justice Center, which serves thousands annually from the heart of Cadiz.
Now, a second three-story building could rival its importance.
Thursday afternoon on 149 Phoenix Drive, scores of noted dignitaries — and thrilled residents — celebrated the grand opening of the Emma’s Rose Senior Apartments, in what is truly the first-of-its-kind in the community.
The 31 one-bedroom, 10 two-bedroom facility isn’t just some dormitory for those aged 62 and older, nor is it assisted living.
Instead, it’s vibrant real estate that’s maintained by Beacon/SOCAYR Property Management, with spacious, affordable apartments with little-to-no-maintenance required for the tenant.
Shannon Tutor, regional property manager with Beacon, said this project coming to fruition was a personal endeavor for him — as he and his family resided in Cadiz for more than 10 years while being stationed at Fort Campbell.
They liked the area so much that they, under the guidance of Beacon President Travis Yancy, named this facility after Tutor’s daughter, Emma Rose: a 2013 graduate of Trigg County High School.
And apparently several local retirees liked the area, too. In a matter of six weeks, the apartments were fully booked, and a waiting list has already developed — in what Tutor said clearly was a need for the area.
Maggie Hart, a Cadiz resident for more than 30 years, sold her house not of her volition, and didn’t have anywhere else to affordably live or go. She moved to Alabama and lived with a sister, knowing the entire time she wanted to be back in west Kentucky with family — and, in particular, a grandson.
As soon as she heard of these apartments, she set her sights on procuring one, and was lucky enough to get ahead of the demand. She says it’s changed her life.
Shirlene Wharton, a Trigg County graduate of the Class of 1964, doesn’t mind saying she’s 74 years old.
But she’s also not ready for assisted living.
Wharton nearly joined Hart in having to move away for a time, where she would’ve joined up with some family in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
Now, she said, family can come visit her in what is a beautiful fall-themed cozy — bright colors everywhere, with some candy corn on the counter, because Cadiz is where she wanted to be.
Wharton and Hart both agreed the complex felt like a family, and felt safe.
For queries and concerns, locals can contact Community Manager Cee Jay Stokes by phone at (270) 841-0257, or by email at cstokes@beaconproperty.com.
