Chemed Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates in the healthcare, and repair and maintenance fields in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Vitas and Roto-Rooter. The Vitas segment offers hospice and palliative care services to its patients through a network of physicians, registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, clergy, and volunteers. The Roto-Rooter segment provides plumbing and drain cleaning services to residential and commercial customers. Chemed Corporation was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.