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 society. 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

The Bistro is your spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturdays! Come out and see us today.
11/01/2025

The Bistro is your spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturdays! Come out and see us today.

Join us at the Rumph for lunch this upcoming week!
10/31/2025

Join us at the Rumph for lunch this upcoming week!

It's a fun time of year, when the kids from Wee Care, our on-site daycare center, come trick-or-treating to all the offi...
10/31/2025

It's a fun time of year, when the kids from Wee Care, our on-site daycare center, come trick-or-treating to all the offices at ACV!

Even our staff at The Bistro are in the Halloween spirit today, come out and see them!

We love welcoming trick-or-treaters to Advent Christian Village! Tonight, look for homes with porch lights on and areas ...
10/31/2025

We love welcoming trick-or-treaters to Advent Christian Village! Tonight, look for homes with porch lights on and areas where members are gathered to admire your costumes and hand out candy. Have a safe and fun Halloween!

We loved hosting this fantastic class! Come back and see us again! 🤩
10/30/2025

We loved hosting this fantastic class! Come back and see us again! 🤩

It's a great day for lunch at The Bistro!
10/29/2025

It's a great day for lunch at The Bistro!

Cottage Cheese and frozen berries are just a couple of the items on sale at The Grocer this week!
10/27/2025

Cottage Cheese and frozen berries are just a couple of the items on sale at The Grocer this week!

Enjoy a day of rest from cooking and come out to the Rumph for Sunday lunch buffet!
10/26/2025

Enjoy a day of rest from cooking and come out to the Rumph for Sunday lunch buffet!

Today is Autumn Fest, and the Bistro is open for business! Come join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
10/25/2025

Today is Autumn Fest, and the Bistro is open for business! Come join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Come join us for lunch next week at The Rumph!
10/24/2025

Come join us for lunch next week at The Rumph!

What a “fantastisch” time we had at Oktoberfest last night! From authentic food to adorable German attire, lively entert...
10/24/2025

What a “fantastisch” time we had at Oktoberfest last night! From authentic food to adorable German attire, lively entertainment, root beer tasting and pretzel necklace making, there was something for everyone!

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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

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+13866585291

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