Rundil Companions provides relationship-based, non-medical companionship and daily-living support for older adults at home in Zurich and Zug. Every elderly companion in Zurich we assign is fully employed, insured, and background-checked by Rundil — the same person, the same warmth, every visit. Guaranteed.
Families are not buying hours. They are buying peace of mind, dignity for their parents, and a consistent presence in their parent’s life. Families exploring broader support options can also review digital support for elderly in Switzerland for a wider overview of non-medical companionship services.
4.9 Rating from CHF 42 + VAT
From CHF 55 / hour · Recurring elderly companion visits · Zurich & Zug
Excl. 8.1% VAT · 2-hour minimum · First introductory visit always free · No long-term contract
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An elderly companion in Zurich — not a nurse, not a placement agency.
Rundil Companions provides Gesellschafts- und Alltagsbegleitung — relationship-based, non-medical companionship and practical daily-living support for older adults at home in Zurich and Zug. We fill the gap between independence and institutional care that Spitex is not designed to address.
We help older adults remain themselves: in their own homes, within their own routines, with a consistent and trusted presence alongside them. Families comparing long-term support can also understand companionship service costs when planning the right level of ongoing visits.
What Rundil Companions provides:
✓ Daily companionship & conversation
✓ Appointment & errand accompaniment — doctor, pharmacy, shopping
✓ Meal preparation & shared eating
✓ Digital & technology support — video calls, smartphones, online banking
✓ Administrative & paperwork assistance
What Rundil Companions is not:
✗ Not medical or nursing care — companions never administer medication or provide clinical services. Medical needs are referred to Spitex.
✗ Not 24-hour live-in care — scheduled hourly visits only.
✗ Not a placement or matching platform — Rundil employs all companions directly. Families carry zero legal or insurance obligations.
✗ Not an emergency or crisis service — a considered, long-term quality-of-life arrangement.
“This is about your parent having a trusted, consistent person in their life — not medical care.”
The full breadth of daily life — not a narrow task list
Every Rundil elderly companion in Zurich is present for the whole visit, not a checklist. Here is what that looks like in practice.
Shared meals, reading aloud, card games, music, photographs. Presence that transforms a solitary afternoon into something worth remembering.
Parks, lake promenades, seasonal markets. Fresh air and movement with the confidence of a familiar companion alongside.
Groceries, pharmacy, post office. Practical tasks completed together — preserving independence rather than removing it.
Doctor, dentist, physiotherapist, bank, local authority. Your parent arrives with a familiar face and leaves with someone who listened alongside them.
Video calls to family abroad, email, online banking, smartphone help. Keeping your parent connected to the people who matter most.
Forms, correspondence, bill organisation. Light administrative support that reduces overwhelm and restores calm.
Selected for emotional intelligence. Employed with full accountability.
Every Rundil elderly companion passes through a multi-stage selection process before their first visit in Zurich. We select for character, reliability, and genuine warmth — credentials matter, but they are not sufficient on their own.
Verified before first assignment. Switzerland’s enhanced background disclosure, specifically required for positions involving vulnerable individuals.
A personal interview assessed against defined criteria, followed by reference calls to previous employers in comparable roles.
German, Swiss German, English, and French-speaking companions available across Zurich and Zug. Matching is standard — not an optional extra.
Full AHV, BVG, UVG, and liability coverage in place. You are never the employer. You sign a service agreement with Rundil and nothing more.
What families notice first:
How families in Zurich use Rundil Companions
For families specifically looking for local support in the canton, our companionship service in Zug, Switzerland offers a dedicated overview of how non-medical elderly visits are structured for older adults living at home.
ZURICH SEEFELD · FATHER, 81
Hans’s daughter lives in London and visits every two months. After his wife passed, the days grew very quiet. He refused a nursing home — he knew the flat, his routines, his neighbourhood. She contacted Rundil Companions after reading that social isolation accelerates cognitive decline.
A companion visits twice a week. They walk along the lake on Tuesday mornings and go to the market on Fridays. Hans now asks when his companion is coming back.
“My father calls me more. He has things to tell me now. — Daughter, calling from London”
ZUG ALTSTADT · MOTHER, 76
Margrit is sharp, independent, and deeply attached to her home in Zug. Her two sons were taking turns visiting after her hip replacement — an arrangement that was unsustainable. She was resistant to a companion but agreed to the free introductory visit.
Within the first session she and her companion discovered a shared interest in Swiss history. Three months in, her sons have resumed their own schedules. She now receives three visits per week.
“Mum actually rang to tell me how much she enjoyed her visit. That hadn’t happened in two years. — Son, Zürich”
ZURICH ENGE · COUPLE, 78 & 82
Ernst and Ingrid have been together for fifty-four years. Ernst has become more forgetful; Ingrid manages the household but finds the mental load building. Their daughter recognised that Ingrid herself needed relief — not just Ernst.
A companion visits four times a week, accompanying Ernst on errands and sitting with him for afternoon activities. Ingrid can rest, see friends, and breathe again. This is not care. It is balance.
“It gave me back my husband — because I stopped being so exhausted. — Ingrid, Zürich Enge”
ZURICH WIPKINGEN · MOTHER, 83 · EXPAT FAMILY
Anna moved to Zurich from the UK with her husband thirty years ago. He passed away two years ago. Her daughter in Singapore needed someone who could communicate naturally with her mother — not navigate a language barrier alongside an emotional one.
Anna’s companion is English-speaking with strong German for errands. They meet twice weekly. Anna has begun attending a watercolour class her companion found nearby.
“Mum sent me a photo of her first painting. I hadn’t heard that excitement in her voice since Dad died. — Daughter, Singapore”
What does an elderly companion cost in Zurich?
One flat hourly rate. Published openly. The same price across Zurich, Zug, and every Swiss canton. No call-for-a-quote. No hidden administration fees.
| Service | Rate (excl. VAT) | Min. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recurring visits — weekly or bi-weekly | CHF 55 / hr | 2 hours | Most cost-effective; rewards commitment |
| Occasional / one-off visits | CHF 68 / hr | 2 hours | Higher coordination overhead; priced accordingly |
| Evenings & weekends — recurring | CHF 65 / hr | 2 hours | Recurring clients booking evenings or weekends |
| Evenings & weekends — occasional | CHF 78 / hr | 2 hours | Occasional bookings during unsocial hours |
| Introductory first visit | Free | 30 mins | No commitment — companion and client meet first |
| Family bundle (Companions + Cleaning) | 5% off both | — | Both services booked together; auto-applied |
Illustrative monthly example
Two recurring visits per week · 2 hours each · CHF 55/hr
16 hours/month × CHF 55 = CHF 880 + 8.1% VAT = CHF 951 per month (approx. CHF 238/week)
All prices exclude 8.1% Swiss MwSt (VAT), added to all invoices. Flat national pricing — no geographic surcharges between cantons.
Rundil Companions vs. the alternatives in Zurich
| Feature | Rundil Companions | Spitex | Marketplace | Assisted Living | Private Hire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-medical elderly companion focus | ✓ Yes | ✗ Medical only | ~ Varies | ✗ Institutional | ~ Unstructured |
| You are never the legal employer | ✓ Rundil employs | ✓ Yes | ✗ You are | ✓ Yes | ✗ You are |
| Same companion, every visit — guaranteed | ✓ Guaranteed | ✗ Rotational | ✗ None | ✗ Rotational | ~ Possible |
| Transparent published pricing | ✓ CHF 55/hr | ~ Complex | ✗ Variable | ✗ Monthly package | ✗ Negotiated |
| Criminal background check | ✓ Sonderprivat. | ✓ Yes | ~ Self-report | ✓ Yes | ✗ Rarely |
| Free introductory visit | ✓ 30 minutes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ~ Tour only | ✗ No |
| No long-term contract | ✓ Yes | ✗ Service plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ Residency | ~ Informal |
| Covered by Swiss health insurance | ✗ Private pay | ✓ OKP covered | ✗ No | ~ Partially | ✗ No |
Rundil Companions is a private-pay service. Swiss mandatory health insurance (OKP) does not cover non-medical companionship. Eligible clients may wish to explore Ergänzungsleistungen (EL) provisions with their canton.
Rundil Companions charges CHF 55 per hour (excluding 8.1% VAT) for recurring weekly or bi-weekly elderly companion visits in Zurich and Zug. Occasional visits are CHF 68 per hour. A minimum of 2 hours applies per visit. The first introductory visit — 30 minutes — is always free with no commitment required.
Spitex provides medically prescribed nursing care at home, partially covered by Swiss mandatory health insurance (OKP). An elderly companion service like Rundil Companions provides non-medical support — conversation, errands, appointments, and daily engagement. These are complementary services. When medical needs arise, Rundil refers families directly to Spitex.
Yes. Rundil guarantees a dedicated companion per client — the same person at every scheduled visit in Zurich and Zug. A known substitute is introduced in advance for when the primary companion is unavailable. This continuity is only possible because Rundil directly employs all companions, rather than operating as a matching platform.
Yes. Every Rundil elderly companion holds a clean Sonderprivatauszug — Switzerland’s enhanced criminal record disclosure for positions involving vulnerable individuals — verified before first assignment. All companions are directly employed by Rundil and covered by full liability insurance, UVG accident insurance, and all social security contributions. Families carry zero obligations.
Yes. There are no long-term contracts with Rundil Companions. You can adjust hours, pause, or stop the service at any time. Free cancellation applies up to 48 hours before a scheduled visit. Cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice incur the full session fee. If the companion is not the right fit, Rundil will reassign at no cost.
Rundil typically assigns an elderly companion in Zurich within 48 to 72 hours of a completed enquiry. Faster assignment may be possible but is not guaranteed. The first introductory visit is always free and takes place before any ongoing arrangement begins.
No. All Rundil companions speak English as a minimum. German and Swiss German-speaking companions are available throughout Zurich and Zug. Language and cultural matching is standard — particularly important for Zurich’s large international and expat population.
Rundil is. As the direct employer of all companions, Rundil carries full liability insurance, UVG accident cover, and all social security contributions. Families sign a service agreement with Rundil — not an employment contract. This is a fundamental difference from marketplace platforms where families can unknowingly become the legal employer and carry full liability exposure.
Elderly companion services across Zurich, Zug & Switzerland
One flat national rate. No geographic surcharges between Swiss cantons. The same quality and the same pricing whether you are in Zürich Seefeld or Zug Altstadt.
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The decision does not need to be complicated. It begins with thirty minutes, a free introduction, and no commitment whatsoever. If it feels right, everything else follows.
Email: info@rundil.com
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