WELCOME TO GRAND LIVING AT TAMAYA
Grand Living at Tamaya offers independent, assisted living, and memory care in Jacksonville, Florida.
We provide an all-inclusive resort living for seniors, focusing on personalized care, unparalleled hospitality, and FIRST CLASS HAPPINESS®.
What’s New at Grand Living
You’re invited on Wednesday, October 9th at 3:00 PM EST for a special presentation from the Southside Women’s Club to learn about enriching experiences and the opportunity to build friendships outside of Grand Living. The club focuses on friendship, opportunity to serve, and fun with others in your community. Enjoy a grand charcuterie board, wine and water.
Join us on Friday, October 11th at 11AM EST for an enlightening presentation by the team at American TelePhysicians to learn about available top-quality virtual services. Come to understand their innovative technology that will create easy access for primary care, urgent care, consultations, and so much more.
Join us on Thursday, October 24th at 2PM EST for a presentation on long term care insurance by owner of Amada Senior Care of Jacksonville, Tom Nicholson. Learn about long term insurance coverages and benefits that will help ease your mind for your care and future.
A Community for You
Dining Venues
Formal dining, casual dining, a bistro, and private dining, with chef-prepared meals every day
Forum Theatre
150-plus seat theatre for an array of entertainment options, activities, classes, and events
Grand Spa and Fitness Center
Fitness studio with state-of-the-art equipment, Director of Fitness, salon, massage rooms, and more
Community Spaces
Grand Library, Grand Lounge, Legends Club, gift shop, and activities room – extensions of your residence
Private chapel and meditation center
Non-denominational chapel and meditation center, a quiet, peaceful space available for use any time
Outdoor recreation areas
Including a fire pit, pet park, and more, where you can enjoy a sunny day or participate in outdoor activities
Outdoor pool and hot tub
Beautiful resort-style pool with poolside seating, where you can relax with your community
Chauffeured luxury vehicle
A luxury vehicle chauffeured by a dedicated and safe driver to get you to appointments and other scheduled activities
Hear From Our Community
Discover what our residents, their loved ones and guests are saying about their Grand Living experiences in these reviews from Google.
Have you had a memorable experience at Grand Living? Did someone go above and beyond to make your day special? We’d love to hear about it! Please share your thoughts with us.
What a wonderful facility! I had a tour at Grand Living at Tamaya recently. I was amazed at the wonderful customer service. Every employee greeted me with well wishes on the way in and on the way out. The meal served for lunch was visually pleasing and delicious. It would be an honor to live and / or work at such a luxurious facility. And, the folks sitting outfront were such a delight! The first impression is everything; they sold me at hello!
– Sheila Roberts
Grand Living at Tamaya is an extraordinary place staffed by extraordinary people. The facility reminds me of an elegant London hotel I stayed in. It is tastefully decorated and has everything I need to live independently including an art studio, a workout room, a theatre, a library, a game room, a pool and hot tub, and three dining venues. But what makes it so special is not the facility––It is the people who provide compassionate care for every resident. They all have an unparalleled commitment to exceptional service–– from the general manager, the concierges, the maintenance staff, the activities staff, the transportation staff, the nursing staff, and to the chefs and the servers. To top it all off, the food and beverages served at Grand Living are what you might find at a five-star hotel.
– Jerry Norton
My parents recently moved to Grand Living at Tamaya. As their daughter, I am so thrilled that they have found a beautiful home where they are safe, well cared for, and enjoying their time with staff and residents. Thank you Grand Living!
– Dana McIntosh
TOUR GRAND LIVING AT TAMAYA
2 Bedroom
2 Bedroom with Den
1 Bedroom with Den
1 Bedroom
1 Bedroom with Balcony
Signature Suite Studio
Signature Suite Studio with Terrace
LUMINATIONS® Memory Care Studio
The 3D floor plans showcased herein are for illustrative purposes only. Actual floor plans may vary based on the unique specifications and layouts of each community. Variations in architectural design, room dimensions, furniture placement, and other factors may occur. Please schedule a tour with the community for accurate floor plan details and configurations.
GRAND LIVING AT TAMAYA
- 3270 Tamaya Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32246
- (904) 410-8500
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MEET OUR GRAND LIVING AT TAMAYA TEAM
John Schaum
Executive Director
John Schaum brings over 35 years of experience as an operational leader in hospital, independent and assisted living industry. John is passionate about developing and strengthening our team and uniting them in purpose to understand and embrace Grand Living Vision.
“The residents are our highest mission. We carry our mission by continuously raising the bar when it comes to delivering luxury style hospitality and the highest quality service.”
Ann Highlander
Sales Counselor
Ann has devoted over 25 years of service in healthcare and senior living leadership holding roles as Director of Health and Wellness, Director of Sales, and Assisted Living Manager. Driven by her passion to help others, Ann takes pride in providing the best service possible. With a background in nursing, sales, customer service, and relationship building, Ann has become a trusted partner in the navigation process of retirement living. As a Sales Counselor with Grand Living, this is both her goal and her reward.
“Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” – Theodore Roosevelt.
Erin McCann
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Erin is a former college swimmer who graduated from Lenoir Rhyne University in Hickory, NC with a degree in Community Health. Her affinity to seniors was formed in her high school years working at an assisted living home. Grand Living benefits from Erin’s passion for seniors and her ability to connect with the families that entrust us to care for their loved ones. Erin grew up in Charlotte, NC and settled in Jacksonville post college graduation. She lives with her partner Hannah right on the St. John’s River and loves spending time at the beach with her family, reading, and exploring new parts of town!
Michelle Jones
Business Office Manager
Michelle has over 10 years of experience in the Business Office for Senior Living, both in Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living. Working in senior care with residents and their families has brought her much joy and success. She also has a background in Human Resources and Recruiting which she always enjoyed. Being able to serve the residents and families and being a part of staff onboarding and recognition makes her position at Grand Living the perfect place for her. When Michelle is not at Grand Living, she loves spending time with her family, going to the beach or being outdoors enjoying the Florida sunshine.
Julie May, RN
Director of Health and Wellness
Julie knew from a young age she wanted to be a nurse and found her passion in working with seniors. Within Julie’s career she had the honor to care for the first woman to graduate from Harvard, the doctor who developed a valve for heart transplant surgery, and many more incredible people. Julie loves seeing beyond the aches and pains, decreased mobility and any other issues to meet the real person through their memories, stories and pictures. Julie graduated from the University of Iowa (Go Hawkeyes!) in 1987, moved to Texas working in the hospital setting and migrated to beautiful Florida where she found herself inspired by her work in senior living environments.
I have a picture of myself at 4 years old, playing nurse. I knew then and even more now that nursing is more than a career, it is my calling and I have loved every moment of it.
Harriet Johnson
Director of Luminations
Harriet brings more than a decade of experience in the healthcare field. She has a remarkable passion for creating FIRST CLASS HAPPINESS® in the lives of seniors through exceptional service and personalized care. Grand Living has helped her sharpen her skills to do what she loves the most: caring for and forming meaningful relationships with residents. Outside of Grand Living, she enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren.
Scott Bennett
Executive Chef
Chef Bennett, a Michigan native, attended Michigan State University and later graduated with honors from The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. He has applied his skills at exclusive resorts, hotels and private clubs in the U.S., including The Greenbrier in West Virginia, The Windsor Club in Vero Beach, Florida, The Lodge and Club at Ponta Vedra in Florida, Sea Pines Plantation on Hilton Head, South Carolina, and most recently San Jose Club in Jacksonville, Florida. Scott and his wife, Katie, were owners/operators of The Corner Brasserie in San Marco from 2003-2009. Scott also served as Culinary Instructor/Program Director at First Coast Technical College in St. Augustine. Chef Scott works closely with The American Culinary Federation in the capacity of an Approved Certification Evaluator and an Accreditation Site Evaluator for secondary and post-secondary culinary programs in the U.S. Chef Bennett has competed in numerous culinary competitions in individual and team-related salons, and has coached student teams to win regional and national awards.
Every day is a learning experience in our industry. I truly enjoy learning from everyone I work with and giving back to all involved, both in preparation and delivery of knowledge, skill and positive attitude.
Christian Mutapcic
Dining Room Manager
Christian has been in the hospitality industry for 10 years, where he has catered events from weddings, birthdays, and other large celebrations. Grand Living has helped him sharpen his skills and do what he enjoys most, going above and beyond for the residents. Outside of Grand Living, Christian enjoys spending time with his family and staying active on the basketball court.
Eddie Avery
Director of Maintenance
Eddie Avery is a St. Louis, MO native. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served our country for 23 years before retiring. The Navy taught him lifelong lessons about team building, honor, trust, and commitment. Eddie and his wife then moved to Jacksonville, FL where he was the Safety Director for the North Florida Shipyards. A coworker told him about an opportunity to be part of a company that exemplifies the same values instilled by the Navy, and that is how he became a Grand Living team member.
“As a member of the Grand Living family, I take pride in the fact that I get to serve our senior residents and aid in providing them the best possible care, all while getting to know them personally and developing lasting relationships.”
Sandy Way
Director of Environmental Services
Cosandra Way was born right here in Jacksonville, FL. She attended Florida State College and became certified as a CNA. Sandy worked for St. Vincent’s Hospital for may years. In 2011, she went back to school and received her Patient Care Technician and Certified Med Technician certifications. She has worked for other Senior Living communities and believes Grand Living stands above them all. In her free time, she serves with Northeast Florida food distribution serving food to those in need.
“My passion is to serve seniors and at Grand Living I get to do just that. It has been such a beautiful work experience because of the level of commitment to embrace the brand.”
Sonya Lewis
Director of FACETS
Sonya is a Certified Activity Director from Cincinnati, OH. She has over 26 years of experience of doing what she loves, working with seniors in a healthcare setting. Sonya relocated to Jacksonville in 2023 and in her spare time is getting to know the city and spending the time that she can with her daughter and seven grandchildren.
Daniel Tirado
Director of Fitness
Daniel joined Grand Living as Director of Fitness in February 2020. A graduate of the University of North Florida, Daniel received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training in the spring of 2010. He holds a Professional License as a Certified Athletic Trainer as well as additional credentials from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the CDC. With 10 years of experience in allied healthcare, he has worked in outpatient physical therapy, sports medicine, industrial medicine, orthopedics, and fitness. His passion is his family and he loves to spend time and make memories with his wife Shelby and son Nicolas.