Aria Hospice Comfort Care
Tucson, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031599)
CMS process measure: 92.14 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (520) 547-7000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aria Hospice Comfort Care earned a 5-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 92.14 is below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Aria Hospice Comfort Care serves 39 ZIP codes from its Tucson, Arizona office in Pima County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Aria Hospice Comfort Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 031599, certified since 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aria Hospice Comfort Care is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Tucson, Arizona area, with an ownership classification of "Other" and Medicare certification dating back to October 14, 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Aria Hospice Comfort Care a 5-star rating overall. Among those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88% rated their experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Aria Hospice Comfort Care scored 92.14, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 90.9% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the same published data set.
Aria Hospice Comfort Care reports serving 39 ZIP codes from its Tucson office in Pima County. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to confirm the most current figures directly on Care Compare, since CMS updates its data periodically and some measures reflect small patient samples. This profile does not include any cost information beyond noting that Medicare covers the hospice benefit for eligible patients.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Aria Hospice Comfort Care?
Yes. Aria Hospice Comfort Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 031599), certified since October 14, 2011, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Aria Hospice Comfort Care received a 5-star rating, with 87% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Aria Hospice Comfort Care's composite process score is 92.14, which CMS reports as below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Aria Hospice Comfort Care serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies Aria Hospice Comfort Care's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own, but families sometimes like to know it when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Aria Hospice Comfort Care has been Medicare-certified since October 14, 2011.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, and patients still receive medical attention aimed at managing pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Aria Hospice Comfort Care at (520) 547-7000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Aria Hospice Comfort Care at (520) 547-7000 for details and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area — all of which are covered in this profile using CMS Care Compare data; for other questions, contact Aria Hospice Comfort Care at (520) 547-7000.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aria Hospice Comfort Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031599?state=AZ to confirm current ratings and details.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.