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 an independent provider of end-of-life care in the United States. Operating 58 hospice programs in 15 states and the District of Columbia, VITAS employs over 12,000 professionals and serves an average daily census of more than 22,000 patients, according to the company's website. VITAS provides care primarily in patients' homes, and also in inpatient hospice units and through partnerships with hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living communities.
VITAS is a subsidiary of publicly traded Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE).