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Freedom Village of Bradenton has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Health Center Accreditation by demon-strating continuous compliance with the organization’s performance standards.
The Joint Commission accredits more than 22,000 U.S. health care organizations and programs; the Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
The Health Center, which is part of “The Inn at Freedom Village,” underwent a rigorous onsite review in mid-May as part of the accreditation process. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with the Health Center’s standards spanning several areas including environment of care, infection prevention and control, leadership, medication management, and rights and responsibilities of the individual.
“We are pleased to earn the Joint Commission accreditation and Gold Seal because we hold ourselves to the highest level of standards in patient care and in all of our operations,” said Scott McAlister, Freedom Village Executive Director.
“It’s especially rewarding when independent evaluators visit us and affirm that we are meeting and exceeding universal standards. I want to thank Steve Levato, director of our Health Center, and his outstanding team for the quality care they consistently provide for Freedom Village residents.”
The Joint Commission’s standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. They are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help health care organizations measure, assess and improve performance.
“As a private accreditor, The Joint Commission surveys health care organizations to protect the public by identifying deficiencies in care and working with those organizations to correct them as quickly and sustainably as possible,” says Mark Pelletier, RN, MS, chief operating officer, Accreditation and Certification Operations, and chief nursing executive, The Joint Commission. “We commend Freedom Village of Bradenton for its continuous quality improvement efforts in patient safety and quality of care.”
In May, Freedom Village was 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.
More About Freedom Village of Bradenton
Freedom Village of Bradenton is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that was established in 1986 and is managed by Life Care Services, the second-largest operator of senior living communities in the country. Freedom Village provides a variety of living options for seniors including independent living in apartments and villas, assisted living, memory care and additional healthcare services. Residents enjoy a full array of dining options and a variety of amenities, including a full schedule of social, educational, and wellness activities on its lush 34-acre campus located in West Bradenton, Fla. Residents also have easy access to vibrant social and cultural activities in the Bradenton-Sarasota region, including close proximity 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 941-798-8122.
6406 21st Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34209
*Life Care Services received the highest score in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Satisfaction Study of resident/family member/friend’s satisfaction with senior living communities. Visit jdpower.com/awards
