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Live Oak, Hamilton County
Last verified: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Advent Christian Village (Dowling Park / Live Oak — 1,200-Acre Suwannee Riverfront Chapter 651 CCRC / Life Plan Campus & Carter/Dowling House HUD 202 Senior Apartments)
About This Organization

Because a regulatory audit of the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (FLOIR) confirms zero (0) licensed Chapter 651 Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) physically inside Hamilton County (32052, 32053, 32096), older adults from Jasper, Jennings, and White Springs seeking a full-continuum faith-based retirement village utilize Advent Christian Village (ACV, Florida 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation, Sunbiz Document #706395), founded in 1913 on 1,200 wooded acres along the Suwannee River in Dowling Park at 10680 Dowling Park Drive, Live Oak, FL 32060 ((386) 658-3333)—just across the Suwannee River corridor from western Hamilton County. Operating under Florida's Chapter 651 Continuing Care / Life Plan framework with zero massive six-figure upfront entrance fee required, Advent Christian Village encompasses two distinct independent living tracks plus a complete on-campus healthcare continuum: (1) Over 350 market-rate 55+/62+ independent living residences across single-family riverfront homes in Riverwoods, cluster homes in Parkview, and modern single-story townhomes with garages and apartments in Taylor Commons (Lawrence House and McGranahan Place); and (2) 179 federally subsidized HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly and Project-Based Section 8 (PBRA) apartments (100 units in Carter House at 23760 Park Center Dr and 79 units in Dowling House at 23740 Park Center Dr, operated by The Dowling Park Apartments, Inc., Sunbiz Document #743137, HUD FHA Project No. 063-11059), where qualifying low-income seniors age 62+ pay 30% of adjusted gross income for rent. All market-rate and HUD-subsidized residents enjoy full campus privileges including the Joint Commission-accredited Copeland Medical Center ((386) 658-5300), on-site pharmacy, First Federal Bank branch, U.S. Post Office, grocery store, 16,000-sq.-ft. Wellness & Aquatic Center with heated indoor pool, campus shuttle, and priority access to Dacier Manor Assisted Living (AHCA #AL7641, 60 ECC beds), Good Samaritan Center skilled nursing & memory care (AHCA #SNF1178096, 161 beds), and ACV Health Home Care (AHCA #HHA299991013 — licensed to serve Hamilton County seniors at home) (acceptsMedicaid: false).

Official Verification Sources: Advent Christian Village — Official Continuing Care Retirement Community Website (Dowling Park); Advent Christian Village — Carter House & Dowling House HUD Section 202 Senior Apartments; Florida Sunbiz Entity — Advent Christian Village, Inc. (#706395) & The Dowling Park Apartments, Inc. (#743137)

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
Florida Chapter 651 Continuing Care / Life Plan Community & 501(c)(3) Non-Profit (Suwannee River Corridor): Advent Christian Village, Inc. (Sunbiz Doc# 706395 — Est. 1913 | 350+ Market-Rate IL Units & 800+ Total Residents)Status: Active Non-Profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (Documenting 0 In-County Chapter 651 CCRCs in Hamilton County)

Issuer: Florida Department of State (Sunbiz) & Florida OIR Chapter 651 Continuing Care Framework

Notes: Verified 2026-10-26: Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (FLOIR) records confirm 0 Chapter 651 CCRCs inside Hamilton County. Advent Christian Village, Inc. (Sunbiz Doc# 706395, est. 1913) at 10680 Dowling Park Dr, Live Oak (Dowling Park), FL 32060 ((386) 658-3333) is the nearest full-continuum CCRC campus serving Hamilton County retirees.

U.S. HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly & Section 8 PBRA (179 Senior Units): HUD FHA Project No. 063-11059 | The Dowling Park Apartments, Inc. (Sunbiz Doc# 743137 — Carter House 100 Units & Dowling House 79 Units)Status: Active Federally Subsidized 62+ Senior Apartment Campus with Full CCRC Membership Access

Issuer: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Notes: Verified 2026-10-26: Carter House (23760 Park Center Dr, 100 units) and Dowling House (23740 Park Center Dr, 79 units) in Dowling Park / Live Oak, FL 32060 ((386) 658-3333) are operated by The Dowling Park Apartments, Inc. (Sunbiz Doc# 743137) under HUD FHA Project No. 063-11059, capping qualifying 62+ senior rent at 30% of adjusted gross income.

Services Offered
1,200-Acre Suwannee Riverfront Chapter 651 CCRC / Life Plan Campus Serving the Hamilton/Suwannee Corridor (Sunbiz #706395)
350+ Market-Rate 55+ Homes, Townhomes & Apartments in Riverwoods, Parkview & Taylor Commons (No Massive Buy-In Fee)
179 HUD Section 202 & Section 8 PBRA Senior Apartments at Carter House (100 Units) & Dowling House (79 Units — HUD #063-11059)
On-Campus Copeland Medical Center ((386) 658-5300), Pharmacy, Bank, U.S. Post Office & Lopin' Gopher Grocery
16,000-Sq.-Ft. Wellness & Aquatic Center with Heated Indoor Pool, Dining Rooms & Campus Shuttle
Priority Continuum Access to Dacier Manor ECC ALF (#AL7641), Good Samaritan SNF (#SNF1178096) & ACV Home Care (#HHA299991013)
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Advent Christian Village (Dowling Park / Live Oak — 1,200-Acre Suwannee Riverfront Chapter 651 CCRC / Life Plan Campus & Carter/Dowling House HUD 202 Senior Apartments)'s services, licensing, and credentials.

Are there any licensed Chapter 651 Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) inside Hamilton County?

No. A regulatory verification of the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (FLOIR) Chapter 651 directory confirms zero (0) Continuing Care Retirement Communities physically located in Jasper (32052), Jennings (32053), or White Springs (32096). The closest full-continuum CCRC / Life Plan campus is Advent Christian Village (10680 Dowling Park Dr, Live Oak, FL 32060, (386) 658-3333), located on 1,200 Suwannee Riverfront acres in Dowling Park just across the river from western Hamilton County.

Can low-income Hamilton County seniors age 62+ move into Advent Christian Village with 30%-of-income HUD rent?

Yes. Through Carter House (100 units at 23760 Park Center Dr) and Dowling House (79 units at 23740 Park Center Dr)—operated by The Dowling Park Apartments, Inc. (Sunbiz Doc# 743137, HUD Project No. 063-11059)—qualifying low-income seniors age 62 and older pay 30% of their adjusted gross monthly income for rent while receiving full Advent Christian Village membership access to the indoor heated pool, Copeland Medical Center, campus shuttle, and dining halls with zero entrance fee.

Contact Information
Address
10680 Dowling Park Dr, Live Oak, FL 32060 (with Carter House & Dowling House HUD 202 Senior Apartments at 23760 & 23740 Park Center Dr, Live Oak, FL 32060)
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm (Main Campus: (386) 658-3333 | Carter/Dowling House HUD 202: (386) 658-3333 | Copeland Clinic: (386) 658-5300)
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