Best Senior Healthcare Professionals, Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists & Dementia Care Specialists at The Village at Sugar Land

OUR TEAM

OUR TEAM

Finds Joy in Helping Others

A nurse is helping an elderly woman in a wheelchair.

Compassionate

High -Quality Care

The Village at Sugar Land isn’t part of a giant corporation. We’re a family business, founded by a husband and wife team of registered nurses with more than 30 years of experience in senior healthcare. Our owners have a deep commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care that mirrors their Christian values.

Our staff not only includes registered and licensed nurses but also physical therapists. All personal care attendants receive specialized training in resident care and dementia care. They are devoted to helping you and to improving the quality of your daily life.

A Team Based on Commitment & Faith

At The Village at Sugar Land, we know that caring for you means caring for your individual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. All of our services and all of our actions focus on enriching each of these components. Together, these five dimensions make life richer and each day more blessed.

Meet Our Dedicated Team of Professionals

Shiju Kurian

Dining Services Director

Shiju Kurian

Dining Services Director

Shiju Kurian possesses an international career in hospitality, with more than three decades of experience. He joined The Village at Sugar Land last year. In his role as a Director of Dining Services, he oversees the day-to-day operations of food production and service, creating nutritious and top-quality food for the residents. He implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the company’s marketing and culinary teams.

Shiju Graduated and started his career in India and extended to the Middle East, United Kingdom, Australia, and currently in the USA, making him an asset to Unidine Corporation. Before working at The Village, he was in a senior management position at Darden Group USA, Disability Service Government of Australia, National Trust United Kingdom, and Hotel and Restaurant Consultant in the Middle East and India. Through his years of service, he gained proven leadership expertise in operations, sales, staff recruitment, and development.

Shiju is a caring, compassionate person who understands the needs of The Village at Sugar Land residents and provides quality service to them. Besides all, he has a passion for contemporary art and in his free time conducts exhibitions at different venues. His favorite quote is, “We are Exceptional People Providing Exceptional Service to Exceptional Customers”

Hemant Kumar

Rehab Director

Hemant Kumar

Rehab Director

Hemant Kumar holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from the University of Montana and is a board-certified clinical specialist in Geriatrics (GCS). For the past eight years, Hemant has been dedicated to serving the elderly community in New York through his work at Fox Rehabilitation. Recently, he relocated to Texas.

His passion lies in working with older adults, and nothing makes him happier than witnessing their accomplishments in achieving their functional goals.

Additionally, he has expertise in treating individuals with Parkinson’s disease and holds a certification in LSVT BIG. Beyond his professional life, he is a proud father of twin boys and has a deep love for cooking, reading, and biking.

Dolores Tovar

Assisted Living Activity Director

Dolores Tovar

Assisted Living Activity Director

Dolores Tovar has been dedicated to serving residents in various communities since 2016, with experience in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. She finds joy in being around the residents and loves seeing the smiles on their faces. Her patience and passion shine through in her daily work.

Starting her career as a secretary right after high school, Dolores chose to focus on raising her two boys as a stay-at-home mom. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality moments with her sons and exploring various activities. She enjoys comedy, biking, nature walks, and listening to music. Her hobbies include photography and collecting miniatures, showcasing her creativity and attention to detail.

Sylvia Reyes

Memory Care Activity Assistant

Sylvia Reyes

Memory Care Activity Assistant

Meet Sylvia Reyes, a dedicated member of our Village community. Born in Sugar Land, TX, and raised in Rosenberg, Sylvia is the proud mother of 14 children.
Sylvia has been with The Village at Sugar Land for nearly a year, starting as a PCA and recently transitioning to her current role as an Activity Assistant in Memory Care. With years of experience as a Nurse Aide, she brings passion and creativity to her work, helping residents stay active and engaged. Sylvia’s caring nature and dedication make her a valuable part of our team, turning her job into something she truly loves!
Outside of work, Sylvia enjoys walking, reading, crocheting, and spending quality time with her family, especially with her grandchildren!

Angel Island

Certified Medication Aide

Angel Island

Certified Medication Aide

My passion has always been wanting to be a nurse or work in the medical field caring for others. I got my MA and medication Aide Licenses and have been working in skilled and assisted living facilities ever since.

I love my residents at The Village at Sugar Land very much, and my compassion for them is very strong. I treat them as my own family. I’ve been working at The Village at Sugar Land for over a year and enjoy coming to work every day. It’s my favorite place that I have worked so far. Seeing my residents light up with huge smiles just makes a world of difference in my job and I simply enjoy it.
My grandma was an RN so it runs in my blood. It’s my deepest desire to go to college and fulfill my dream of being an RN someday!!

I have four beautiful grown up children and three handsome grandsons who live in Idaho. I love to cook and relax on the days I am off. I enjoy classical movies and my all-time favorite movie is “Gone with the Wind”

Marcial Velasquez

Maintenance Director

Marcial Velasquez

Maintenance Director

Marcial is a dedicated and hardworking maintenance personnel at The Village at Sugar Land. He ensures the building’s interior and exterior are in optimum condition at all times. His maintenance activity includes safety checks, asset repairs, and minor fixing if needed.

His job is to make sure everything is functional and comfortable and the occupants residing have a safe environment at all times. Marcial is very punctual and takes his job very seriously. He performs his duty promptly. The residents at The Village at Sugar Land appreciate his dedication and work ethic to the newly built community “The Village at Sugar Land”.

Besides his work duties, Marcial is a friendly person and enjoys his leisure time with his family and friends. He loves to watch movies and stays active in outdoor activities with his boys. Ensuring that the residents have a safe and clean environment is Marcial’s number one priority.