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U.S. News & World Report Names Freedom Village of Bradenton a 2022-23 Best Senior Living Community

Best Independent Living 2022

BRADENTON, FL – May 18, 2022 – Freedom Village of Bradenton has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2022-23 Best Senior Living Community by achieving the highest possible rating for Independent Living in a national performance assessment.

U.S. News awards the designation of Best Senior Living to communities that satisfy its’ objective statistical performance ratings compiled from consumer satisfaction surveys administered between March 2021 and February 2022. The survey reflects the viewpoints of more than 200,000 current residents and family members of residents living in thousands of senior living communities nationwide.

“We are honored to receive this distinction as a Best Senior Living Community from U.S. News and World Report,” said Scott McAlister, Executive Director of Freedom Village of Bradenton. “Our dedicated team of professionals create an exceptional environment where seniors thrive in our community by living in an array of housing options, enjoy daily dining in our restaurants, and have the peace of mind that they have access to healthcare service if and when needed. Our vibrant programming and first-class amenities provide an atmosphere that truly enables our residents to live their best life.”

The inaugural U.S. News Best Senior Living ratings and profiles offer comprehensive information and exclusive analysis of consumer satisfaction data by evaluating such factors as community and activity, food and dining, caregiving, and management and staff for nearly 2,500 communities in the continental U.S. and Hawaii.

For more than 30 years, U.S. News has served the American public as an unbiased arbiter of quality across a variety of important choices. Whether picking a college, selecting a hospital or moving to an assisted living community, consumers go to U.S. News to research and make consequential life decisions.

“Until now, families have had limited information when comparing providers of independent living, assisted living, memory care or continuing care,” said Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis at U.S. News. “The Best Senior Living ratings fill this informational gap with comprehensive and transparent data to help older consumers and their families identify high-quality senior living communities that meet their needs and preferences.”

For more information behind the data analyzed in the U.S. News ratings for Senior Living, please refer to the methodology.

More About Freedom Village of Bradenton

Freedom Village of Bradenton is a continuing care retirement community that was established in 1986 and provides quality care and a variety of living options for seniors including independent living, assisted living, memory care and additional healthcare services. Freedom Village provides several dining options and a variety of amenities, including a full schedule of social, educational, and entertaining activities on its lush 34-acre campus located in West Bradenton, Florida. Residents also enjoy access to everything that’s available in Bradenton-Sarasota region, including access to some of the world’s finest beaches, local shopping, restaurants, and many activities. Blake Medical Hospital and renowned medical professionals are located adjacent to Freedom Village of Bradenton. For more information, please visit www.fvbradenton.com or call (877) 295-3747.

About U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. A multifaceted digital media company with Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews platforms, U.S. News provides rankings, independent reporting, data journalism, consumer advice and U.S. News Live events. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.