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Good Samaritan Center

10676 MARVIN JONES BLVD, LIVE OAK, FL, 32060
(386) 658-5550
161 licensed beds
★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections5/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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10676 Marvin Jones Blvd
Live Oak, FL 32060
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Bed capacity
161
CMS facility ID
105809
Care type
Nursing home
County
Suwannee
Facility name
Good Samaritan Center
Street address
10676 MARVIN JONES BLVD
City / state / ZIP
Live Oak, FL 32060
Phone
(386) 658-5550

Good Samaritan Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Live Oak, Florida. It is licensed for 161 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Florida (120 beds).

It is one of 6 senior care facilities in Live Oak and 694 skilled nursing facilities across Florida. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Good Samaritan Center 20 times across 6 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Advent Christian Village Inc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2004
Carter, Craig
Officer — since 2008
Hett, Steve
Officer — since 2008
Hilliard, Kerri
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2008
Innocent Simon, Joelle
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Willis, Michael
Officer — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1993-07-01
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
7 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-04-16
Nurse staffing
5.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$385 per day (≈ $11,700/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
62% Medicaid · 3% Medicare · 35% private/other
Occupancy
82% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
6% below the FL median of $408/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
161
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-04-16Health inspection7 citations
F-0584
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-05-27
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2026-05-27
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-05-25
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2026-05-27
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-05-25
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-05-25
F-0867
D · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2026-05-27
2024-10-31Health inspection3 citations
F-0636
D · No harm found
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2024-12-02
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-12-02
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-12-02
4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (10 citations)
2023-07-27Health inspection3 citations
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-09-01
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-09-01
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-09-01
2026-04-16Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-06-11
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-06-11
2024-10-31Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-12-02
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-12-02
2023-07-27Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-08-16
K-0761
E · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-08-09
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-09-01
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 105809.
What people say on Google.
3.816 ratings on Google
★★★★★Marles Smith · 2026-06-28 · via Google

“The Memory Care unit at Advent Christian Village was a godsend for my mom and my family. We had a horrible experience at another facility in Lake City. The Memory Care unit in the Skilled Nursing home comes highly recommended to me by nurses who have worked there and another family who had their parents there. There is low staff turnover, the facility always smells clean, the food is good and the…”

★★★★★Nikki McDaniels · 2026-04-02 · via Google

“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.”

★★★★★Leona Smith · 2026-06-25 · via Google

“This home is excellent. They have cared for my brother for the past year and a half and he’s happy and content. His room is always clean and he’s always groomed. They never know when I’m going to visit. I just pop in anytime any day of the week. I have peace when I leave him that he’s being cared for with compassion.”

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Ownership & corporate history

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Prior operators & transfers
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Owners' other facilities
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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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