Aria Hospice Comfort Care

Overview of Aria Hospice Comfort Care

Aria Hospice Comfort Care is a warm and welcoming community in Tucson, AZ, offering compassionate hospice care to residents looking to spend their later years in comfort. Residents have access to a compassionate and highly skilled team of care professionals and caregivers to support them with their daily living activities and medical needs. They aim to help alleviate residents’ pain and discomfort as they go through their challenging end-of-life journey.

Here, residents are given holistic care tailored to improve their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being for a comfortable journey. When the inevitable comes, they go the extra mile to support residents’ families in their grieving process and help them cope with the loss of a loved one healthily. With Aria Hospice Comfort Care, residents, and their families can go through their challenging journey with ease and compassion.

Facility Direct Line (520) 547-7000 info@ariahospicecomfortcare.com

By The Numbers

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Years of operating

15 years

Walk Score

47 / 100

BBB Rating

A+ Accredited

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About this community

Facility TypeHospice Service Agency

StatusActive

IssuanceJuly 2, 2011

ExpirationJanuary 31, 2027

License NumberHSPC5033

CMS Certification Number31599

QualificationHealth Care

AccreditationsCHAP Certified

Aria Hospice Comfort Care is legally operated by Aria Hospice Comfort Care, and administered by Sandra Pappas.

OwnerSoreo Pathways, LLC

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Pets not allowed

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. AZ average

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	17	12	This facility has 42% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (17 vs. AZ avg 12).↑ 42% worse Rank #394 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 394th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 487 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	4.3	2.41	This facility has 78% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (4.3 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↑ 78% worse Rank #408 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 408th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 487 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Enforcement actions Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.	1	0.9	This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	4	5	This facility has had 20% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (4 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 20% fewer

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	2	6	This facility has 67% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 67% better Rank #273 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 273rd out of 490 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 490 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2023.	0.7	2	This facility has 65% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.7 vs. AZ avg 2).↓ 65% better

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Managed by Sandra Pappas

Executive Director

Over 20 years of experience

Sandra Pappas, RN, LPEC, serves as Executive Director at Aria Hospice Comfort Care. With over 20 years of nursing and healthcare development experience in Tucson, she is dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care. Sandra values helping patients enjoy their lives surrounded by loved ones and is deeply committed to giving back to the community she calls home.

6.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to Aria Hospice Comfort Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled

General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits

In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+

General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $10,000 individual

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority

General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual

Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits

Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+

General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county

Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits

Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled

General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.

Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region

Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Who is the owner of Aria Hospice Comfort Care?

Aria Hospice Comfort Care is legally operated by Soreo Pathways, LLC, and administered by Sandra Pappas.

Is Aria Hospice Comfort Care in a walkable area?

Aria Hospice Comfort Care has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Aria Hospice Comfort Care?

According to AZ state health department records, Aria Hospice Comfort Care's license number is HSPC5033.

When does Aria Hospice Comfort Care's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Aria Hospice Comfort Care's license expires on January 31, 2027.

How long has Aria Hospice Comfort Care been in business?

Aria Hospice Comfort Care has been operating for approximately 15 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Aria Hospice Comfort Care?

No, Aria Hospice Comfort Care has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Aria Hospice Comfort Care?

Sandra Pappas is the administrator of Aria Hospice Comfort Care.

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