VITAS Healthcare
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Founders | Hugh Westbrook, Esther Colliflower, Don Gaetz |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | |
Number of employees | 12,000 |
| Parent | Chemed Corporation |
VITAS® Healthcare is a provider of end-of-life care in the United States. Operating 58 hospice programs in collaboration with hospitals in 15 states and the District of Columbia, VITAS employs 12,000 professionals and serves an average daily census of more than 22,000 patients, according to the company's website. VITAS also provides in home services.
VITAS is a subsidiary of publicly traded Chemed Corporation, which also owns plumbing company Roto-Rooter.