Dorothy Raye Scott
Dec 2025
Family First Haven is a professionally aesthetic and well managed health care home for seniors.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Medical partnership
- Board-certified physician with 15+ years long-term care experience
- Veteran services
- Trauma-informed care with VA benefits coordination
- Hospital proximity
- Near two hospitals in Howard County
- Respite stays
- Short-term respite care available
- Special diets
- Kosher and plant-based menu options offered
What Families Think
Family First Haven is a small, boutique assisted living community in Columbia, Maryland, that reviewers consistently describe as clean, warm, and attentive, with home-cooked meals and genuine, caring staff. Families and visitors highlight the personal touch and trustworthiness of leadership, though public information on pricing and amenities is limited.
The Good
- Staff described as kind, caring, and genuine
- Home-cooked, tasty meals noted by visitors
- Clean and homey physical environment
- Small, boutique setting with personalized attention
- Families welcomed into care planning decisions
The Bad
- No published pricing information available
- Very small review base (15 total) limits broader insight
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
About Family First Haven
Family First Haven is a boutique assisted living community located in Columbia, Maryland, offering personalized care for seniors who need support with daily activities while maintaining dignity and independence. The community provides assisted living services alongside specialized programs for residents with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other advancing care needs.
Residents receive compassionate assistance with bathing, dressing, mobility, and medication management in a small, homelike setting. The community partners with a board-certified physician with over 15 years of experience in post-acute and long-term care to provide health monitoring, medication management, and coordination with residents' primary care providers. Services include regular health check-ins, daily wellness monitoring, nutritionist-designed meals, and fall prevention programs.
Family First Haven offers specialized programs including dementia care with structured daily routines and personalized activities, veteran-friendly services with trauma-informed care and VA coordination, faith-based living for spiritual growth and fellowship, and short-term respite care. The community honors diverse dietary needs with flexible, nutritionist-approved menus accommodating plant-based, kosher, and other special diets. Residents have access to personalized activities designed to spark connection and support cognitive well-being.
The community features safe, homelike spaces with outdoor areas and personalized private rooms that allow residents to maintain their sense of independence and identity. Family involvement is central to care planning, with families included at every step and always welcome to ask questions and stay involved in decision-making.
Located in Columbia in the heart of Howard County, Family First Haven is conveniently situated near Howard County General Hospital and Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. The community serves families from Columbia, Ellicott City, Laurel, Clarksville, Burtonsville, Fulton, and Silver Spring.
Types of Care
Assisted Living
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Help Me ChooseReviews
5overall · 15 ratings combined
5★ on Google (15)
Kelly Holder
Dec 2025
I’ve known the owner for over 30 years, and throughout her career she has always led with integrity, clear communication, and genuine care for others. While I haven’t used the assisted-living services personally, I’ve seen her consistent dedication to quality care. I have full confidence that her home reflects the same high standards she brings to everything she does.
Seth Newman
Dec 2025
I do not personally have a relative that stays there but I have friends that have relatives there as residents. I have gone to visit, the place is clean, the staff are very kind and caring, the food was home cooked and tasty, the environment as a whole gave off caring and loving vibes. Would recommend if you want your relative to be in a warm and caring environment.
Rhiane Jones
Dec 2025
I’ve toured a lot of places for my grandmother but this one stuck out to me. For starters, the customer service was very genuine!! The facility was clean and homey. I could tell they cared about us!
Patrick Robinson
Dec 2025
This is a Great Environment for your loved ones to feel comfort, balanced, and to stay healthy! Highly recommend them for their quality and great services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Family First Haven offer?
Family First Haven offers Assisted Living.
Where is Family First Haven located?
Family First Haven is located at 4914 Canvasback Ct in Columbia, Maryland.
What do families say about Family First Haven?
Family First Haven is a small, boutique assisted living community in Columbia, Maryland, that reviewers consistently describe as clean, warm, and attentive, with home-cooked meals and genuine, caring staff. Families and visitors highlight the personal touch and trustworthiness of leadership, though public information on pricing and amenities is limited.
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