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Family First Haven is a boutique assisted living home in Columbia, Maryland, designed for families who want more than “just a facility” for their loved one.
We care for up to eight residents in a real home—not a large institution—so your loved one is truly known and supported. Our team specializes in seniors who need a higher level of assistance, including:
Extra time, patience, and reassurance throughout the day and night
Family First Haven provides exceptional, personalized care in a small, home-like environment, ensuring residents live with dignity, independence, and joy.
Our vision is to create a sanctuary of care, where residents and their families feel embraced by a sense of belonging, support, and care. We are committed to redefining assisted living by celebrating each resident’s journey, promoting independence, and setting a new standard for holistic care that truly feels like home.
Many families aren’t familiar with terms like “Level 3 care,” so here’s what it means in everyday language:
Family First Haven is designed for seniors who:
Owner & Assisted Living Manager
Family First Haven is led by Dr. Tamara Newman, a compassionate administrator whose leadership is rooted in service, structure, and deep respect for family. She is dedicated to creating environments where people feel supported, valued, and treated with dignity — the same way she cared for her own mother.
Dr. Newman brings together scientific training, organizational leadership, and strategic business expertise. She earned her Doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California (USC), focusing on building systems that truly work for people and ensure consistent, high-quality care.
Her educational journey began at Oakwood University, a Historically Black College/University (HBCU), where she studied biochemistry and embraced lifelong values of service, integrity, unity, and community uplift. She later earned an MBA from Florida International University, strengthening her abilities in operations, financial stewardship, and strategic decision-making.
Dr. Newman has also participated in mission work abroad and continues to volunteer locally, reflecting her belief that leadership is demonstrated through action and compassion. She views every resident as an extension of her own family and leads a team committed to providing the respect, dignity, and attentiveness every senior deserves.
With only eight residents, we slow down, listen, and truly customize care. Your loved one is known by name, personality, preferences, and history.
We provide hands-on assistance with daily living, medication support, memory care, companionship, and emotional reassurance — all delivered with warmth and consistency.
Our home includes:
Nutritionist-approved meals prepared with care
We follow all Maryland assisted living regulations, including caregiver training, medication safety, emergency preparedness, and regular health monitoring.
And beyond compliance: