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Independent LivingCCRC✓ Verified
Live Oak, Suwannee County
Last verified: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Advent Christian Village — Riverwoods, Parkview & Taylor Commons (Dowling Park / Live Oak CCRC)
About This Organization

Founded in 1913 on `1,200` wooded acres along a scenic bend of the historic Suwannee River in Dowling Park at 10680 Dowling Park Drive, Live Oak, FL 32060, Advent Christian Village (ACV — Florida 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation `Sunbiz Doc# 706395`, operating under the Florida Statutes Chapter 651 / Florida Office of Insurance Regulation [OIR] Continuing Care / Life Plan framework) is Florida's first retirement community and Suwannee County's flagship Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). Across `350+` market-rate independent living residences (`800+` total campus residents across all care levels), active older adults (`55+` / `62+`) choose from single-family riverfront homes in **Riverwoods**, cluster homes in **Parkview**, modern single-story 2-bedroom townhomes with attached garages and apartments in **Taylor Commons** (**Lawrence House** and **McGranahan Place**), and modular home neighborhoods — all with **no massive upfront buy-in entrance fee required**. The self-contained campus operates like a full riverfront village with the Joint Commission-accredited **Copeland Medical Center**, an on-site pharmacy, First Federal Bank branch, U.S. Post Office, Lopin' Gopher grocery and gift shops, Phillips Dining Room, a `16,000`-sq.-ft. Wellness & Aquatic Center with a heated indoor pool, woodworking shop, and seamless priority transitions to on-campus **Dacier Manor Assisted Living** (`AHCA #AL7641`) and **Good Samaritan Center** skilled nursing & memory care (`AHCA #SNF1178096`).

Official Verification Sources: Advent Christian Village Official Website (Dowling Park / Live Oak, FL); Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) — Advent Christian Village, Inc. (Doc# 706395)

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
Florida Chapter 651 Continuing Care / Life Plan Community & 501(c)(3) Non-Profit: Sunbiz Doc# 706395 (Advent Christian Village, Inc. — Est. 1913)Status: Active Non-Profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (350+ IL Units)

Issuer: Florida Department of State (Sunbiz) / Florida OIR Chapter 651 Framework

Notes: Advent Christian Village, Inc. (Sunbiz Doc #706395, established 1913) operates a 1,200-acre Life Plan / Continuing Care Retirement Community at 10680 Dowling Park Dr, Live Oak (Dowling Park), FL 32060, integrating 350+ market-rate independent living homes/apartments with Dacier Manor ALF (#AL7641), Good Samaritan Center SNF (#SNF1178096), and ACV Home Care (#HHA299991013).

Services Offered
1,200-Acre Suwannee Riverfront CCRC / Life Plan Campus (Est. 1913 — Sunbiz Doc# 706395)
350+ Independent Living Homes, Townhomes & Apartments (Riverwoods, Parkview & Taylor Commons)
No Massive Upfront Entrance Fee Required — Flexible Monthly Rental & Life-Lease Options
On-Campus Copeland Medical Center, Pharmacy, Bank, Post Office & Grocery Store
16,000-Sq.-Ft. Wellness & Aquatic Center with Heated Indoor Pool, Fitness & River Trails
Priority Continuum Access to Dacier Manor ALF (#AL7641) & Good Samaritan Center SNF (#SNF1178096)
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Advent Christian Village — Riverwoods, Parkview & Taylor Commons (Dowling Park / Live Oak CCRC)'s services, licensing, and credentials.

Does Advent Christian Village require a large upfront buy-in or entrance fee like traditional Florida CCRCs?

No. Unlike many Chapter 651 Continuing Care Retirement Communities that mandate six-figure upfront entrance fees, Advent Christian Village (10680 Dowling Park Dr, Live Oak, FL 32060, (386) 658-3333) operates on a flexible, non-profit fee-for-service membership model. Seniors aged 55 and older can rent townhomes, duplexes, or apartments in neighborhoods like Taylor Commons on a monthly basis or purchase/lease single-family residences in Riverwoods while receiving priority access to on-campus medical care, Dacier Manor Assisted Living, and Good Samaritan Center.

What on-campus medical and daily living amenities are included for Independent Living residents at Dowling Park?

Residents enjoy access to the on-campus Copeland Medical Center (primary care, outpatient rehabilitation, dental, podiatry, and lab services), an on-site pharmacy, scheduled campus shuttle and regional medical transportation, a 16,000-square-foot wellness center with a heated indoor pool, multiple dining venues, a U.S. Post Office, bank, grocery store, woodworking and ceramics studios, Suwannee River nature trails, and 24-hour campus security.

Contact Information
Address
10680 Dowling Park Dr, Live Oak, FL 32060
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (24/7 Campus Security & Continuum Care)
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