Welcome to The Terraces!
The Terraces at Via Verde is a senior living community in San Dimas, California specializing in memory care for those with Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, or other related dementias. Our dedicated team, signature wellness and life enrichment programs, and exceptional on-site health services ensure all residents enjoy full and meaningful lives.
What Drives Us
Our Mission
At The Terraces, our mission is to enrich lives by fostering a loving, compassionate, and safe environment for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias, guided by the principles of family. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care that nurtures the physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual well-being of our residents, creating moments of joy and purpose every day.
Our Leadership Team
Every member of our experienced leadership team is committed to ensuring the highest levels of personalized service for our residents and their families.
Robert Jakini is the Executive Director at The Terraces at Via Verde, bringing over 13 years of leadership experience in the senior living industry. His background spans independent living, assisted living, memory care, and hospice. Robert holds a degree in Business Management and is passionate about working with people who share his commitment to serving seniors. He values being part of an organization that puts people first, and that provides support to both residents and staff during challenging transitions. Known for his creativity and dedication to residents in his care, Robert has taken on fun roles such as dressing like Santa, the Easter Bunny, and even a cowboy to bring joy to residents and families. Outside of work, Robert enjoys spending time with his family and his two dogs, riding his Harley, and singing in a rock band.
Oscar Gracia began his journey in senior care during the COVID-19 pandemic and quickly discovered a passion for helping families navigate the complexities of finding senior care. Since then, he’s worked for several senior living communities, and now devotes his work-life to serving individuals and families seeking memory care. Oscar holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Cal Poly Pomona and is working toward his Certified Dementia Practitioner certification. At The Terraces, Oscar values the close-knit, supportive environment and loves organizing community events. Outside of work, he enjoys music festivals, photography, and spending time with family and friends. A California native, Oscar has a love for music festivals, street tacos and a special fondness for Hawaii.
Mark Chisum is the Maintenance Director at The Terraces at Via Verde, bringing more than four years of experience in senior living to our team. His career in senior care began when he worked as a housekeeping supervisor before moving into maintenance supervision at a large senior living community with more than 300 residents. Mark’s journey in senior care was deeply personal, as he cared for his mother with dementia for 26 years, which shaped his passion for helping others. Mark takes pride in making a difference in the lives of the residents and considers the team at The Terraces his extended family. He loves the close-knit environment and the opportunity to work just minutes from home doing what he enjoys most. In his free time, Mark enjoys watching movies, playing games, and has a knack for programming.
Courtney Cortez serves as the HR Assistant at The Terraces at Via Verde. She brings a variety of experience to our team, and served previously as a legal secretary in construction law, and later in contract management within the manufacturing industry. Her passion for senior living emerged both from her close relationship with her grandparents and while working as an Office Manager at a senior resource, placement, and advocacy organization, where she discovered the joy of supporting seniors and their families. Outside of work, Courtney enjoys reading, cooking, and knitting.
Hanofi Edogiawerie brings over eight years of experience in senior care as our community’s Director of Nursing. Previously, Hanofi served as the Health and Wellness Coordinator, Wellness Director and as Resident Services Director at three other local senior living communities. Hanofi earned an LVN from American Career College and an associate’s degree in Human Development from Rio Hondo College. Hanofi finds joy in helping seniors and putting smiles on their faces every day. Outside of work, Hanofi enjoys relaxing, traveling and cultivating his talent for making beats.
Ovilio Rodriguez is the Culinary Manager at The Terraces at Via Verde, bringing over 8 years of experience as a Sous Chef and Culinary Director in senior living kitchens. His culinary journey began unexpectedly – helping a friend who was short-staffed – but he quickly fell in love with serving seniors and making them happy through food. Ovilio finds joy in interacting with residents and takes pride in ensuring they enjoy every meal, believing each one should be special. Outside of work, Ovilio enjoys working on cars, exploring the mountains, and spending time in Hawaii.
Experienced Management
The Terraces at Via Verde is managed by Agemark Senior Living, a family-owned and operated senior living company that’s been serving families by providing loving, caring, and safe senior living communities since 1987. Agemark currently manages communities in Maryland, Iowa, North Dakota, Nebraska, California, and the state of Washington. Agemark communities look to Change Lives … Together.
Committed Ownership
Advocacy Development Partners is dedicated to creating senior living environments that are a unique blend of hospitality and healthcare. Our assisted living and memory care communities are developed with the goal of enhancing the everyday lives of seniors. Each new development is an extension of the neighborhoods we work in, and each assisted living and memory care community reflects our commitment to a new standard of senior housing.
Families Love The Terraces!
Families appreciate the premier care and warm, inviting environment of The Terraces at Via Verde.
Would You Like to Know More?
Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have about Memory Care at The Terraces. Our team is always here and ready to help!