CHEMED CORP

Chemed Corporation acquires, manages, and divests diverse business operations through a decentralized structure. The company functions across two primary operational segments: VITAS and Roto-Rooter. VITAS delivers hospice and palliative healthcare services to patients through an interdisciplinary network consisting of medical doctors, registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, spiritual counselors, and trained volunteers. The Roto-Rooter division provides drain cleaning, plumbing maintenance and repair, excavation, and water restoration solutions, serving both commercial and residential clients. In addition, the segment licenses its service marks and products to independent franchise operators.

VITAS operates within the United States healthcare sector, conducting a substantial portion of its business in Florida and navigating state-level regulatory systems such as Certificate of Need frameworks in states like Florida and California. VITAS primarily serves terminal patients receiving government-funded healthcare coverage, with over 90% of its segment revenue derived from the federal Medicare program alongside state Medicaid programs. Roto-Rooter maintains company-owned operations, independent contractor arrangements, and franchise networks nationwide across the United States. Chemed Corporation's corporate office oversees capital allocation, strategy, and executive selection, though the provided text does not identify its specific headquarters location.

Summary of the business section of Chemed's latest annual report, written by StockData.

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

“As of December 31, 2025, the Company, including its subsidiaries Roto-Rooter and VITAS, had a total of 15,811 employees.”