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Light of Hearts Villa

Light of Hearts Villa in Bedford, Ohio, provides high quality senior residential living services, specializing in independent and assisted living, short-term respite stays and memory care. The facility includes 90 apartments and common areas on a 35-acre campus.

Light of Hearts Villa is committed to serving seniors with grace and integrity through quality, affordable services.

Light of Hearts Villa is committed to serving seniors with grace and integrity through quality, affordable services.

Guided by faith, Light of Hearts Villa provides an enhanced, enriched and improved quality of life for older adults and their families.

The facility includes a beautiful dining room, peaceful chapel, large activity center and more.

Learn more about Light of Hearts Villa at www.lightofheartsvilla.org.

The Sisters of Charity Health System became the sole sponsor of Light of Hearts Villa in 2014.

From 2001-2014, the health system and the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati jointly owned Light of Hearts Villa. The two organizations formed an innovative collaboration in 2001 to enhance elder services in Northeast Ohio with a shared sponsorship of the facility, which was opened by the Vincentian Sisters of Charity in 1989.

The Sisters of Charity Health System became the sole sponsor of Light of Hearts Villa in 2014.
Light of Hearts Villa

Light of Hearts Villa

283 UNION STREET
BEDFORD, OH 44146
P: 
440 232 1991
WWW.LIGHTOFHEARTSVILLA.ORG

Recent Blog Posts

May 31, 2024

Light of Hearts Villa 2023 impact report showcases a year of growth and thriving

Light of Hearts Villa has released its 2023 impact report, which details the ministry's financials, fundraising success, community outreach services, accomplishments and more. The report provides a statement of financial position and announces that 553 individual donors, six foundations and 39 businesses donated $394,916 in 2023.

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January 29, 2024

Light of Hearts Villa receives deficiency-free survey from Ohio Department of Health

Light of Hearts Villa received zero deficiencies during its annual state survey in December from the Ohio Department of Health, which is an accomplishment that is difficult to attain in the highly regulated world of assisted living. A deficiency-free or zero-deficiency survey means that the community was operating in total compliance with state regulations regarding the care to residents, services provided and overall environment. Each year, all assisted living communities in Ohio are surveyed to ensure they are providing a safe environment for all residents.

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November 27, 2023

Annual #weGiveCatholic online crowdfunding event happens November 28

It’s almost time for #weGiveCatholic 2023, the annual online day of Catholic giving. The 24-hour event happens November 28, which is also Giving Tuesday, a national day of giving for nonprofits. Several ministries of the Sisters of Charity Health System are participating in the annual online day of Catholic giving in Northeast Ohio, including Joseph & Mary's Home, Light of Hearts Villa and Regina Health Center. You can also donate to the health system's South Carolina ministries on Giving Tuesday, including Healthy Learners and the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families.

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March 24, 2023

Light of Hearts Villa releases 2022 impact report

Light of Hearts Villa has released its 2022 impact report, which details the ministry's financials, fundraising success, Medicaid shortfalls, community outreach services, accomplishments and more. The report provides a statement of financial position and announces that 757 individual donors, six foundations and 42 businesses donated a record-breaking $478,113 in 2022.

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December 8, 2022

Villa Voices: Light of Hearts Villa raises $128,000 at inaugural Light the Way Gala

More than 250 people came together earlier this year to celebrate the mission and ministry of Light of Hearts Villa at the first annual Light the Way Gala. Supporters helped raise $128,000 to support a fund for residents who have outlived their financial resources. An article about the gala plus more news and updates appear in the fall/winter edition of Villa Voices, which is the bi-annual newsletter of Light of Hearts Villa.

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November 22, 2022

Multiple health system ministries participating in annual #weGiveCatholic online fundraising event November 29

More than 220 Catholic entities, including schools, parishes and Catholic nonprofits are participating in the seventh annual #weGiveCatholic on Nov. 29, which is Giving Tuesday. The 24-hour online day of giving combines fun and fundraising for participating entities. By designating Joseph & Mary's Home, Light of Hearts Villa or Regina Health Center, any gifts you contribute will benefit these Sisters of Charity Health System ministries directly and place them in the running to receive cash prizes and secure matching gifts, increasing the impact of your donation.

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May 17, 2022

Light of Hearts Villa Lumen Lane Memory Care Neighborhood thriving a year after expansion

The renovated and expanded Lumen Lane Memory Care Neighborhood at Light of Hearts Villa officially opened a year ago, and it's been a big hit with residents and staff ever since. Read more about the expansion and other news and updates in in the spring/summer 2022 edition of Villa Voices, the bi-annual newsletter of Light of Hearts Villa.

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Established 1989

Light of Hearts Villa provides a supportive residential environment to more than 400 seniors.

Once an all girls high school known as Lumen Cordium, Light of Hearts Villa has a history steeped in tradition, commitment and spirituality. During the late 1980s, the Vincentian Sisters of Charity noticed the enrollment of the high school was decreasing as a need for senior housing in the area was increasing. The Vincentian Sisters of Charity restructured their ministry from youth to elderly. Thus the building was renovated by the original architects to house 90 apartments, a beautiful dining room, a breathtaking chapel and a large activity center.

In 2001, the Vincentian Sisters of Charity partnered with the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine in making Light of Hearts Villa a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System. In 2004, the Vincentian Sisters of Charity merged with the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. The Sisters of Charity Health System became the sole sponsor of the facility in 2014 and continues its active support to enhance and strengthen the mission and vision of Light of Hearts Villa that began in 1989 with the Vincentian Sisters of Charity.

BREANNE CAVILEER, LNHA, CDP

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
LIGHT OF HEARTS VILLA

Breanne Cavileer was named executive director of Light of Hearts Villa in November 2019.

Previously, she was the executive director of Elmcroft of Medina, an assisted living and Alzheimer’s care facility. While there, Elmcroft of Medina received deficiency-free surveys for two years in a row and received high scores in associate engagement. She also was executive director of Emeritus at Canton and the administrator at Rudwick Manor Special Care Center.