Breaking ground on a better Villa St. Francis

By J.D. Benning Special to The Leaven

OLATHE — For 70 years, Villa St. Francis here has been providing top quality senior care to people in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. On Feb. 7, led by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, it broke ground to further improve its facilities and the care it provides.

Money raised by the archdiocesan capital campaign One Faith, One Family, One Future in Christ are funding the start of the improvements, which include updates to the front exterior, new front and rear parking lots, an update of the HVAC system and a new rehabilitation wing. The new rehabilitation facilities will enable improved resident experience, creating additional private rooms as well as an additional dining area.

Extra funds are being raised to provide updates to other sections of the community, including hallways, resident rooms and common areas.

“I’m really proud of what Villa St. Francis has done through its history to provide the best care for all of our residents,” said Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann at the groundbreaking blessing and ceremony. “What we’re embarking on today will improve the facility, and it will visualize for our residents just how important they are to us. We are glad that our church can provide this place and partner with families to help those that need the quality and extent of care that we offer here at Villa St. Francis.”