Arista Hospice
Tucson, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031593)
CMS process measure: 89.04 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (520) 333-0333 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Arista Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, Arista Hospice scored 89.04, below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Arista Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Tucson, Arizona office in Pima County.
Yes, Arista Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031593, since 2010); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Arista Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Tucson, Arizona (Pima County), Medicare-certified since December 14, 2010 (CCN 031593). It serves 35 ZIP codes from its Tucson office.
CMS Care Compare does not currently publish CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Arista Hospice. This gap in reporting is often due to small patient counts during the survey period and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published that measure for this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended hospice care processes delivered, Arista Hospice scored 89.04, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 75.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families should check the official Care Compare listing for the latest updates. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility — no cost details are provided here. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services, as that information was not included in the CMS data used to build it. Families are encouraged to contact Arista Hospice directly for details on care offerings.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Arista Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031593), certified since December 14, 2010. 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Arista Hospice, often because of small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality, only a lack of published data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Arista Hospice's composite process score is 89.04, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 75.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Arista Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Tucson, Arizona office in Pima County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Arista Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor families may consider, but CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results, where published, offer more direct insight into care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Arista Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 2010.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Arista Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (520) 333-0333 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Arista Hospice at (520) 333-0333 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, ownership, and how care is coordinated; contact Arista Hospice at (520) 333-0333 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Arista Hospice (CCN 031593) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031593?state=AZ to review the latest CMS-published figures.
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.