VITAS Healthcare Corporation

VITAS Healthcare is the nation's largest provider of end-of-life care, specializing in hospice and palliative services. Founded in 1978, its mission is to preserve the quality of life for individuals with limited time to live by offering compassionate, individualized care. The company's headquarters are located in Miramar, Florida.

The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including medical care, emotional and spiritual support, pain and symptom management, and family counseling. Care is delivered across various settings, such as patients' homes, inpatient hospice units, hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living communities. VITAS Healthcare operates in 15 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, serving over 22,000 patients daily with a team of nearly 12,000 professionals.

As of July 2025, Joel Wherley serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer. In April 2024, VITAS Healthcare expanded its operations by acquiring Covenant Health and Community Services' hospice operations in Florida and Alabama for $85 million. The company has also been actively expanding its services in other states, including Florida and Texas, and recently opened new inpatient hospice centers. VITAS Healthcare is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE).