VITAS Healthcare operates as the nation's largest single-source provider of end-of-life and hospice care, serving more than 22,000 patients daily across 15 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1978 in Miami, the organisation has developed specialised expertise in pain management, wound care, and personalised care planning for hospice and palliative patients over nearly five decades.
The company delivers care through multiple settings: 30 inpatient hospice units, home-based services, and partnerships with senior living communities. Its clinical operations rely on interdisciplinary teams and proprietary tools including pain formularies and hospice-specific wound care guides designed for end-of-life settings. With over 12,000 team members, VITAS maintains operations across a significant geographic footprint.
Beyond clinical delivery, VITAS provided $14.3 million in charity care during 2024, reflecting a stated commitment to serving families regardless of financial circumstances. The organisation frames its mission around honouring dignity and comfort during end-of-life care, with an emphasis on patient and family-centred decision-making.
