3.8(16 ratings)· Live Oak average: 4.1
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Reviews for Good Samaritan Center are sharply mixed. Several families describe attentive nursing, chaplain support, and effective physical therapy that helped residents recover or pass with dignity, while other reviewers report understaffing, unprofessional staff behavior, and poor communication with families about care and admissions.
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Good Samaritan Center: Skilled Nursing Care at Advent Christian Village is a senior living community in Live Oak, Florida offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care and Memory Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 16 reviews.
Good Samaritan Center is a memory care community located in Live Oak, Florida, serving as a specialized wing within Advent Christian Village, a larger faith-based senior living community spanning more than 1,200 acres along the historic Suwannee River in north central Florida.
The center provides specialized care for persons needing memory support, offering what the community describes as the best and most currently accepted standards of care delivered with compassion in a pleasant, comforting atmosphere. Good Samaritan Center is part of a continuum of care that includes independent living residences, assisted living at Dacier Manor for those needing supportive staff, and skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.
Advent Christian Village was founded on Christian values and remains open to all who embrace a worldview of putting others before themselves. The broader community is home to hundreds of members from diverse backgrounds and offers options tailored to different resources, health concerns, and retirement goals. Residents are encouraged to make their own choices and create their own lifestyle through a wide range of housing and care options.
The community emphasizes connection and purpose, promoting a neighborhood where neighbors care for one another. Beyond care services, the broader Advent Christian Village offers opportunities for residents to learn, serve, and participate in recreational activities.
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Help Me Choose3.8overall · 16 ratings combined
3.8★ on Google (16)
Nikki McDaniels
Apr 2026
My Grampa was well and respectfully cared for here until he passed due to cancer. The nurses were present and attentive and the Chaplain came to sit with him as well. I actually teared up at the genuine care being given to him. I will always be grateful. My Nana also recovered there from a fall she had suffered, she appreciated the care and truly enjoyed the food.
M Collins
Feb 2026
I rarely saw smiles, memory loss patients never went outside because there were not enough nurses or helpers to attend to them. A bill of $40 was put on the plate for lunch. Individuals that worked there would not defend the patients even though they saw abuse (was told they didn't want to see it).
Carroll Walker
Oct 2024
Everyone that cared for my husband had the same goal. The teams communicated very well to achieve the same outcome. Physical Therapy was consistent in achieving the strength needed to go home . Charlie loved his CNA's and their smiles everyday . He enjoyed all of the meals and fellowship at the table . Being in a Christian environment for care was inspirational and made him feel comfortable . Thank you and God Bless Good Samaritan Center.
Lisa W
Oct 2023
Update: I never asked the facility, where my mother currently resides, to send a referral to Good Samaritan. This was done without my consent. ************************************* On 5/1/2023, I spoke with Diana Friar in Admissions at Good Samaritan (Good Sam) on the phone. After reviewing my mother's records sent by the hospital, she provided me with verbal approval that Good Sam will accept my mother. A week later, however, I've learned from the hospital that Good Sam has officially declined my mother without providing any reason! I left several messages with Good Sam but they've not even returned my calls. Very uncool. GOOD SAM is BAD SAM. Shame on them. Now I can only speculate the possible concerns that Bad Sam had about my mother.
NoSense-NonSense- Common Sense
Jan 2019
The director of one of the wings will not allow any information to be released to spouses or families. Only time any information is given is if there is a major issue but you have to ask about any issues. During visits saw some, some of the staff being unprofessional, laughing at residents or yelling at residents. Information requested over three weeks ago as not been sent. Residents are kept indoors most of the day unless visited by family and taken outside. Minimal to no rehab give to my friend. Send your family there if you want to forget about them, if you care about them find another facility. Not very Christian like place.
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 20 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 11, 2026
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 11, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 25, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 25, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 27, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 25, 2026
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 27, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 27, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 27, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 1, 2023
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 9, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 16, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Good Samaritan Center: Skilled Nursing Care at Advent Christian Village offers Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Good Samaritan Center: Skilled Nursing Care at Advent Christian Village is located at 10676 Marvin Jones Blvd in Live Oak, Florida.
Reviews for Good Samaritan Center are sharply mixed. Several families describe attentive nursing, chaplain support, and effective physical therapy that helped residents recover or pass with dignity, while other reviewers report understaffing, unprofessional staff behavior, and poor communication with families about care and admissions.
Good Samaritan Center: Skilled Nursing Care at Advent Christian Village had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 20 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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