Concerns Mount Over Proposed Kentucky Wellness Center in Cadiz

Trigg County officials raise questions about legitimacy, licensing, and safety of planned mental health facility

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Concerns are growing in Cadiz, Kentucky over the potential arrival of a new residential mental health facility called the Kentucky Wellness Center. During a special Trigg County Fiscal Court meeting, Magistrate Alana Baker-Dunn outlined a number of issues she has uncovered through research, including questions about the facility's business legitimacy, licensing, staffing, and safety protocols.

Why it matters

The proposed Kentucky Wellness Center has sparked significant community concern in Cadiz, as residents and officials grapple with the potential impact of a large mental health facility opening in a residential area. There are questions about the facility's transparency, regulatory compliance, and ability to safely operate without proper oversight or security measures.

The details

Magistrate Baker-Dunn highlighted several red flags about the Kentucky Wellness Center, including: claims of national accreditation and serving 1,200 clients already, despite not being licensed in Kentucky; a website that only lists the Cadiz location and an unverified 'expert clinical team'; and the facility being registered to a Wyoming-based LLC rather than local ownership. Nearby resident Jason Hillman also voiced concerns about increased traffic and trespassing on neighboring properties. County Judge-Executive Stan Humphries confirmed his office only received preliminary information about the company two weeks ago and is conducting due diligence.

  • The Trigg County Fiscal Court held a special meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2026 to discuss the proposed Kentucky Wellness Center.
  • Magistrate Alana Baker-Dunn presented her research and concerns about the facility during this meeting.

The players

Alana Baker-Dunn

A Trigg County Magistrate who outlined numerous issues with the proposed Kentucky Wellness Center during a recent Fiscal Court meeting.

David Henry

A neighboring property owner who sent a letter to the Fiscal Court expressing concerns about the planned mental health facility.

Jason Hillman

A Kings Chapel Road resident who voiced growing wariness about the project, noting increased traffic and trespassing on nearby properties.

Stan Humphries

The Trigg County Judge-Executive, who confirmed his office only received preliminary information about the Kentucky Wellness Center two weeks ago and is conducting due diligence.

Lori Humphries

The only provider listed on the Kentucky Wellness Center's staff, according to Magistrate Baker-Dunn's research.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Trigg County Fiscal Court and local planning commission will likely continue to scrutinize the Kentucky Wellness Center's plans and operations in the coming weeks and months as they determine whether to allow the facility to open.

The takeaway

The proposed Kentucky Wellness Center has raised significant concerns in the Cadiz community about transparency, regulatory compliance, and the potential impact of a large mental health facility operating in a residential area without proper oversight. Local officials are conducting due diligence to ensure the facility meets all necessary standards before allowing it to open.