About Us
Guiding with Grace. Caring with Love
At Ariel Hospice, our mission is to celebrate life by offering personalized, patient-centered care. We aim to provide expert medical attention, emotional support, and spiritual guidance, fostering an environment of dignity, respect, and love for individuals and their families. We value your trust and are honored that you have chosen our team of highly skilled, caring professionals to be with you every step of the way.
Our Story
At Ariel Hospice, our story is rooted in compassion, dignity, and a deep commitment to walking alongside families during life’s most tender moments. Founded with the belief that every person deserves comfort, respect, and personalized care at the end of life, we are honored to serve our community with a heart-first approach. From skilled medical support to emotional and spiritual care, our dedicated team embraces the whole person and their loved ones—offering peace, guidance, and presence every step of the way. We are more than caregivers; we are companions on the journey, here to ensure each moment is filled with meaning, comfort, and love.
Our Team
Medical Director
Leads and approves each patient’s plan of care in collaboration with the hospice team. Serves as a trusted resource to the attending physician, patient, and care team, ensuring the highest standard of care.
Hospice Aide
Delivers hands-on assistance with daily personal care needs, including bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and meal support. Also provides gentle housekeeping and comfort-focused routines to ensure comfort and dignity.
Skilled Nurse
Monitor the patient’s condition through regular assessments and compassionate communication. They manage symptoms, review treatment history, and provide expert clinical care focused on comfort and quality of life.
Chaplain & Beareavement
Offers spiritual guidance and emotional care tailored to each family’s beliefs and traditions. Supports patients and loved ones through grief, remembrance, and healing.
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Medical Social Worker
Provides emotional and practical support to patients and families. Assists with accessing services, navigating complex needs, and strengthening coping skills during this meaningful time
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Volunteer Services
​Trained volunteers offer companionship and provide short periods of relief for caregivers—ensuring moments of rest and peace of mind for those supporting their loved one.
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Meet Our Nursing Team
At the heart of Ariel Hospice is a team of extraordinary nurses who walk beside our patients and families with unwavering compassion, clinical expertise, and genuine care. Each nurse brings not only skill, but a deep sense of calling to this sacred work—offering comfort, guidance, and dignity during life’s most tender moments. Whether managing symptoms, answering late-night calls, or simply holding a hand in silence, our nurses serve with grace and love. They are the steady presence families can trust, and the reason so many feel seen, heard, and supported through every step of the journey.
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Pictured from bottom to top: Mary Gonzalez, DON, Elizabeth Esquivel, RN, Tressa Batiste, RN, Angel Diaz, RN, and Joanna Martinez, RN.
We proudly serve Bexar County and surrounding areas.
