Advent Christian Village

Advent Christian Village Welcome to the Advent Christian Village at Dowling Park official page. Dowling Park was the fastest growing town in Florida in the early 1900s.

It was built by affluent businessman Thomas Dowling who owned a lumber mill here. Dowling donated a parcel of the land to the Advent Christian denomination, and in 1913, Advent Christian Village was founded as a home for orphaned children and retired ministers and missionaries. Through the decades, the community developed and grew, adapting its methods to keep pace with the needs of a changing soc

iety. Yet it has remained true its mission, which is “to express Christ’s love by providing compassionate care and quality comprehensive services” to those it serves. Today, Advent Christian Village (ACV) is a thriving community of nearly 800 members and 500 employees. The 1,200-acre campus offers scenic landscapes along the Suwannee River within a hometown atmosphere. At ACV, neighbors care about each other. This unique community is enriched by members of all backgrounds, faiths and economic abilities. No entrance fees and reasonable rates make it a viable option for virtually anyone. Along with a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living and acclaimed skilled nursing care, ACV offers a range of rental options and even home ownership. Members may choose from an array of services, paying only for the ones they use. It is one of only 15% of communities accredited by CARF-CCAC, the nation’s sole accreditor of retirement communities. This self-contained village has the benefits of a city, complete with a wellness center, quality medical clinic, dining choices, pharmacy, grocery store and market center. There is plenty to do, with engaging activities and a variety of volunteer opportunities with nearly 40,000 volunteer hours performed annually. We hope this page will help you get to know a little bit about us and we invite you to come for a tour, meet our residents and staff and maybe make us your home. Craig Carter, President, CEO

We have local farm-fresh corn on the cob and watermelon now at The Village Grocer, come get them while they last!
06/01/2026

We have local farm-fresh corn on the cob and watermelon now at The Village Grocer, come get them while they last!

Join us for lunch at the Rumph this week! Don't forget our Sunday lunch buffet for a relaxing meal without the clean-up!
05/30/2026

Join us for lunch at the Rumph this week! Don't forget our Sunday lunch buffet for a relaxing meal without the clean-up!

Congratulations to Brittany Wendt, an R.N. at Good Samaritan Center, for being named GSC Employee of the Month! Her nomi...
05/29/2026

Congratulations to Brittany Wendt, an R.N. at Good Samaritan Center, for being named GSC Employee of the Month! Her nomination letter says:

"Brittany is often called upon to function as a house supervisor on top of taking a medication cart. She is always thoughtful in her decisions, and if she isn’t sure what to do, she asks questions. She is thoughtful of her teammates and really advocates for them, especially on the weekends. I have seen tremendous growth in Brittany since she has been asked to take on this responsibility."

Philippians 2:12 says “do everything without grumbling or complaining”. We’re thankful for Brittany’s thoughtful and caring manner as she cares for the residents at GSC, and the way she supports and encourages our team. You are a blessing to all of us! 👏😇

Thank you to all of our staff who are celebrating service anniversaries with us this month! We appreciate all you do, yo...
05/28/2026

Thank you to all of our staff who are celebrating service anniversaries with us this month! We appreciate all you do, you make a positive difference in many lives! 👏🥰💝

There's always a great meal waiting for you at The Bistro! Join us for lunch Wednesday-Saturday, or breakfast and dinner...
05/27/2026

There's always a great meal waiting for you at The Bistro! Join us for lunch Wednesday-Saturday, or breakfast and dinner on Friday and Saturday!

These flags and crosses honor ACV members who served our country in the armed forces. We thank them for their service an...
05/25/2026

These flags and crosses honor ACV members who served our country in the armed forces. We thank them for their service and their sacrifice. 🇺🇸

Our administrative offices, Village Square stores, and medical offices are closed today as we honor those who gave their...
05/25/2026

Our administrative offices, Village Square stores, and medical offices are closed today as we honor those who gave their lives for our freedom.

See you tomorrow for this year's Village-Wide Yard Sale. Multiple locations will be open including the Village Square sh...
05/23/2026

See you tomorrow for this year's Village-Wide Yard Sale. Multiple locations will be open including the Village Square shops. Plan to stay for lunch at River Landing Bistro.

Are you coming to Dowling Park for the Village-Wide Yard Sale Saturday morning? Here is a sneak peak of the participatin...
05/20/2026

Are you coming to Dowling Park for the Village-Wide Yard Sale Saturday morning? Here is a sneak peak of the participating locations. And don't forget to plan to grab a bite to eat while you're here!

Join us for lunch today at The Bistro! And remember there's breakfast and dinner added on Fridays and Saturdays!
05/20/2026

Join us for lunch today at The Bistro! And remember there's breakfast and dinner added on Fridays and Saturdays!

Address

10680 Dowling Park Drive
Live Oak, FL
32060

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+13866585291

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