Light of Hearts Villa
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Bedford, OH

Light of Hearts Villa

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Bedford, OH

Overview of Light of Hearts Villa

The campus was a girls’ high school before 1989. The Vincentian Sisters of Charity converted it into what is now Light of Hearts Villa, a 35-acre senior living property in Bedford, Ohio, Cuyahoga County. Historic gardens on the grounds, originally cultivated in 1928, are maintained through a nonprofit initiative the facility sponsors.

Operated by the Sisters of Charity Health System, Light of Hearts Villa provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care at 283 Union Street. Admission is open to residents 60 and older of any faith. The campus’s Catholic roots are visible: Pastoral Ministry delivers daily Mass, rosary services, and on-site clergy access as part of a named program.

The care structure runs to 91 beds and includes the Levels of Care program. Residents with dementia are served through Lumen Lane Memory Care, the facility’s dedicated program for all stages of the disease in a secure environment. Physical therapy is available on-site, and 24-hour nursing assistance is part of the standard residential package. Suite kitchenettes give residents some independence between meals.

Chef-prepared meals are served in the dining room. The activity center, beauty and barbershop, outdoor gardens, and walking paths fill out the campus’s lifestyle infrastructure. Activities & Life Enrichment organizes the social calendar.

The neighborhood earns a Walk Score of 75, putting most everyday errands within reach on foot. For families thinking through placement, Light of Hearts Villa offers established assisted living and dedicated memory care on a notably large campus with a clear mission identity.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 91 Rank #54 / 219Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 54th out of 219 assisted living communities we track in Ohio for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Ohio facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #35 / 425Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 35th out of 425 assisted living communities we track in Ohio for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Ohio facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyCuyahoga

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Contact Information

Fax(440) 232-1782

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Minimum Age60

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsPastoral Ministry, Activities & Life Enrichment, Levels of Care
Touring HoursMo 08:00-20:00; Tu 08:00-20:00; We 08:00-20:00; Th 08:00-20:00; Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-20:00

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In Ohio, the Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification conducts unannounced onsite inspections to evaluate the quality of care and environment in all licensed facilities.

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Info below is compiled from the OH Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
A score out of 100 based on in-person interviews with residents, conducted by an independent third party on behalf of the Ohio Department of Aging. Residents are asked about staff, activities, meals, administration, and overall experience. <em>Source: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator</em>
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Light of Hearts Villa
AL
MC
RC
Bedford
91
Facility 91
OH AVG 68
Rank #54 / 219
No
75
Facility 75
OH AVG 41
Rank #35 / 425
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Genoa Retirement Village
AL
ADC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Genoa
68
Facility 68
OH AVG 68
Rank #96 / 219
Yes
17
Facility 17
OH AVG 41
Rank #356 / 425
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-
94
Facility 94
OH AVG 85.9
Rank #8 / 180
13
Facility 13
OH AVG 2
Rank #140 / 152
3.3
Brookdale Westlake Village
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Westlake
60
Facility 60
OH AVG 68
Rank #106 / 219
Yes
25
Facility 25
OH AVG 41
Rank #308 / 425
1 Bed / 2 BedA+Suzanne Nall
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.9
Rank #78 / 180
7
Facility 7
OH AVG 2
Rank #129 / 152
1.8
GreenView Senior Assisted Living
AL
MC
NH
Uniontown
58
Facility 58
OH AVG 68
Rank #111 / 219
Yes
59
Facility 59
OH AVG 41
Rank #99 / 425
Studio / 1 BedA+Jennifer Ringer
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.9
Rank #78 / 180
3
Facility 3
OH AVG 2
Rank #82 / 152
-
Shepherd of the Valley – Howland
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Warren
35
Facility 35
OH AVG 68
Rank #174 / 219
No
19
Facility 19
OH AVG 41
Rank #344 / 425
-A+-
86
Facility 86
OH AVG 85.9
Rank #78 / 180
11
Facility 11
OH AVG 2
Rank #137 / 152
3.7

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Frequently Asked Questions about Light of Hearts Villa

Is Light of Hearts Villa in a walkable area?

Light of Hearts Villa has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Light of Hearts Villa?

No, Light of Hearts Villa has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Light of Hearts Villa have?

Light of Hearts Villa has 91 beds.

Has Light of Hearts Villa had any citations?

Light of Hearts Villa has no reported citations according to records from Ohio Department of Aging (ODA).

Are there photos of Light of Hearts Villa?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Light of Hearts Villa in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Light of Hearts Villa provide?

Light of Hearts Villa offers Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care.

What is the address of Light of Hearts Villa?

Light of Hearts Villa is located at 283 Union Street, Bedford, OH 44146.

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