EXHIBIT 99.1

Chemed Corporation Announces Intention to Redeem All 8-3/4% Senior Notes Due
2011

     CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2007--Chemed Corporation ("Chemed")
(NYSE:CHE) today issued a notice of redemption, to redeem on May 4, 2007,
subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the condition referred to below, the
entire $150 million aggregate principal amount of its 8-3/4% Senior Notes due
2011 (Notes). This redemption is being made pursuant to the terms of the
indenture dated February 24, 2004 at a redemption price of 104.375% of the
principal amount of the Notes together with accrued but unpaid interest.

     This redemption is contingent upon the completion of one or more financing
transactions by the Company prior to May 4, 2007, with terms that are reasonably
satisfactory to Chemed. Accordingly, redemption will not occur, and none of the
Notes will be deemed due and payable on May 4, 2007, unless this financing
condition is satisfied or waived by Chemed.

     On the redemption date, assuming satisfaction or waiver of the financing
condition, the redemption price will become due and payable on all outstanding
Notes. Upon redemption, interest on the Notes will cease to accrue on and after
the redemption date, and the only remaining right of the holders of the Notes
after such date will be to receive payment of the redemption price and accrued
interest upon surrender of the Notes to LaSalle Bank National Association, as
paying agent.

     Listed on the New York Stock Exchange and headquartered in Cincinnati,
Ohio, Chemed Corporation (www.chemed.com) operates two wholly owned
subsidiaries: VITAS Healthcare and Roto-Rooter. VITAS is the nation's largest
provider of end-of-life hospice care and Roto-Rooter is the nation's leading
provider of plumbing and drain cleaning services.

     Statements in this press release or in other Chemed communications may
relate to future events or Chemed's future performance. Such statements are
forward-looking statements and are based on present information Chemed has
related to its existing business circumstances. Investors are cautioned that
such forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risk that actual results
may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Further, investors
are cautioned that Chemed does not assume any obligation to update
forward-looking statements based on unanticipated events or changed
expectations.


     CONTACT: Chemed Corporation
              David P. Williams, 513-762-6901