Cincinnati-based Chemed Corporation, founded in 1970, is dedicated to providing hospice and palliative care services to patients through a nationwide network of physicians, registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, clergy, and volunteers. The company operates through two segments, VITAS and Roto-Rooter, and has expanded to offer an array of related services, including plumbing, drain cleaning, excavation, and water restoration to both residential and commercial customers via company-owned branches, independent contractors, and franchisees.