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Holding Company

Chemed Corporation

This business is NOT BBB Accredited.

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  • Additional Info:
    In May 2003 Chemed Corporation changed its corporate name to Roto Rooter Inc. In May 2004 shareholders voted to change the company name back to Chemed.Chemed provides plumbing & drain cleaning services through Roto Rooter, a wholly owned subsidiary. A separate report on Roto Rooter is available upon request.

About This Business

The Chemed Corporation is a holding company. The firm is a provider of repair and maintenance services to the residential and commercial markets through its Roto-Rooter subsidiary. Roto Rooter has over 110 company-owned branches and independent contractors and approximately 500 franchisees.

Chemed also operates in the healthcare field through its VITAS Healthcare Corporation subsidiary. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, VITAS serves patients through hospice programs in 12 states.

Business Details

Local BBB:
BBB Cincinnati
BBB File Opened:
3/1/1973
Business Started:
1/1/1970
Type of Entity:
Corporation
Business Management:
Mr. Kevin McNamara, C.E.O.
Mr. David P. Williams, Executive VP/C.F.O.
Mr. Spence S. Lee, Executive VP
Mr. Arthur V. Tucker Jr., VP/Controller

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Mr. Kevin McNamara, C.E.O.
Fax numbers
Primary Fax: (513) 762-6919
Additional Phone Numbers
Other Phone: (513) 762-6500

Additional Information

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Holding Company

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