Question 1

What is Chemed's patient care expense?

Accepted Answer

Chemed (CHE) reported patient care expense of $45.85M in Q1 2026.

Question 2

How has Chemed's patient care expense changed year-over-year?

Accepted Answer

Chemed's patient care expense increased by 13.5% year-over-year, from $40.38M to $45.85M.

Question 3

What is the long-term trend for Chemed's patient care expense?

Accepted Answer

Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Chemed's patient care expense has grown at a 12.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $116.34M to $166.68M.

Question 4

What does patient care expense mean?

Accepted Answer

Direct costs incurred in the delivery of clinical, hospice, or palliative care services to patients. This metric captures essential medical supplies, specialized equipment, and direct patient support costs necessary to maintain service quality and regulatory compliance.

Line item	VITAS	Roto-Rooter	Reportable / Segments	Corporate	Chemed / Consolidated
Cost of services provided and goods sold
(excluding depreciation)
Wages	244,105	81,672	325,777	-	325,777
Patient care expense	45,845	-	45,845	-	45,845
Other expenses	35,517	34,610	70,127	-	70,127
Total cost of services provided and goods sold	325,467	116,282	441,749	-	441,749
Selling, general and administrative expense
Wages	17,236	22,885	40,121	4,680	44,801

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