Light of Hearts Villa in Bedford, Ohio

OUR History

HISTORY

Light of Hearts Villa was established in 1989 by the Vincentian Sisters of Charity of Bedford, Ohio. The Light of Hearts Villa mission is rooted in the spirit and charism of St. Vincent DePaul and St. Louise de Marillac, who founded the first ministry to the elderly in the mid-1600s. This Catholic, faith-based spirit is marked by charity and love for all people, regardless of their faith or life circumstances.

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1928

Vincentian Sisters of Charity of Bedford, Ohio established

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Established by Bishop Joseph Schrembs of the Diocese of Cleveland to meet the needs of a large Slovak population in the area.  By the 1960’s that need lost its dominance and the Sisters expanded their ministries.

1963

Lumen Cordium High School established

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The all-girls Catholic high school had 24 years of success. So much so that the alumni of the high school extend the love and pride in their alma mater by taking an active role in supporting the Villa by serving on the board, moving their own loved ones in as residents, volunteering, donating and more.

1987

Lumen Cordium High School closed due to declining enrollment

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Immediately the Vincentian Sisters took the words of St. Vincent DePaul, ”be open to the needs that God lets us see” and dreamt of a ministry to those whose needs were not being met. The concept of an independent and assisted living residence was unheard of in 1987 – unless connected to a nursing home.

1989

Light of Hearts Villa opened and welcomed the first residents

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It took only two years to raise the funding and complete the transformation of a school into a senior living space.

2001

Vincentian Sisters of Charity of Bedford, Ohio formed a 50/50 partnership with the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine

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This endeavor offered additional benefits to the residents of Light of Hearts Villa. The combined and enhanced efforts of these two communities strengthened the mission and vision.

2004

Vincentian Sisters of Charity merged with the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati

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The combined congregation experienced new life and an expansion of efforts for the sake of the Gospel.

2006

Addition of the Sister Helen Therese Scascny, SC Administrative Wing

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The building was slightly expanded as there was a need for administrative office space.

2015

Sisters of Charity Health System becomes sole sponsor of Light of Hearts Villa

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Today, with the active support and sponsorship of this community of the Health System, the mission and vision of Light of Hearts Villa continues to flourish and is strengthened.

2021

Expansion and Renovation of the Lumen Lane Memory Care Neighborhood

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Answering the need for a larger memory care area, the renovation and expansion was completed in May of 2021.

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1928

Vincentian Sisters of Charity of Bedford, Ohio established

Established by Bishop Joseph Schrembs of the Diocese of Cleveland to meet the needs of a large Slovak population in the area.  By the 1960’s that need lost its dominance and the Sisters expanded their ministries.

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1963

Lumen Cordium High School established

The all-girls Catholic high school had 24 years of success. So much so that the alumni of the high school extend the love and pride in their alma mater by taking an active role in supporting the Villa by serving on the board, moving their own loved ones in as residents, volunteering, donating and more.

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1987

Lumen Cordium High School closed due to declining enrollment

Immediately the Vincentian Sisters took the words of St. Vincent DePaul, ”be open to the needs that God lets us see” and dreamt of a ministry to those whose needs were not being met. The concept of an independent and assisted living residence was unheard of in 1987 – unless connected to a nursing home.

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1989

Light of Hearts Villa opened and welcomed the first residents

It took only two years to raise the funding and complete the transformation of a school into a senior living space.

year-img-mobile

2001

Vincentian Sisters of Charity of Bedford, Ohio formed a 50/50 partnership with the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine

This endeavor offered additional benefits to the residents of Light of Hearts Villa. The combined and enhanced efforts of these two communities strengthened the mission and vision.

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2004

Vincentian Sisters of Charity merged with the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati

The combined congregation experienced new life and an expansion of efforts for the sake of the Gospel.

year-img-mobile

2006

Addition of the Sister Helen Therese Scascny, SC Administrative Wing

The building was slightly expanded as there was a need for administrative office space.

year-img-mobile

2015

Sisters of Charity Health System becomes sole sponsor of Light of Hearts Villa

Today, with the active support and sponsorship of this community of the Health System, the mission and vision of Light of Hearts Villa continues to flourish and is strengthened.

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2021

Expansion and Renovation of the Lumen Lane Memory Care Neighborhood

Answering the need for a larger memory care area, the renovation and expansion was completed in May of 2021.

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NEWS & updates

Light of Hearts Villa Celebrates 35th Anniversary, Raises Over $215,000 at Light the Way Gala

Over $215,000 was raised last week to help support the residents and community of Light of Hearts Villa, a Bedford-based nonprofit senior living facility, celebrating its milestone 35th anniversary at the Light the Way Gala. The event brought together 350 guests on September 27 to support of the Villa’s highly regarded, faith-based, compassionate care provided for older adults.

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Light of Hearts Villa Celebrates Deficiency-Free Survey

Light of Hearts Villa, a senior living community in Bedford, Ohio, received zero deficiencies during their annual state survey this past month. An accomplishment that is not easily attainable in the highly regulated world of assisted living. But what exactly does having “zero deficiencies” mean?

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Light the Way Gala 2023

Our annual Light the Way Gala celebrated an incredible evening of generosity and support, raising over $120,000 for the Sister Helen T. Scasny, SC Benevolent Fund. This sold-out event on September 29, attended by over 250 people, illuminated the unwavering commitment of the community to the mission of Light of Hearts Villa.

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