Rundil Companions provides relationship-based, non-medical senior companionship across Switzerland — Zurich, Zug, and every canton.
we also provide digital support services for elderly individuals. Fully employed, insured companions. The same person at every visit. Transparent flat-rate pricing. No long-term contract.
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✓ Rundil is the employer — not you | ✓ Sonderprivatauszug background check | ✓ Same companion every visit | ✓ Free introductory visit | ✓ No long-term contract
There is a meaningful and legally important distinction between medical home care and what Rundil Companions provides. Understanding it clearly matters for your family, and for the person receiving support.
| RUNDIL COMPANIONS IS NOT | RUNDIL COMPANIONS IS |
|---|---|
| × A nursing provider or Spitex substitute | → Consistent social presence and conversation |
| × A medical or clinical service | → Practical daily-living assistance and errands |
| × A 24-hour live-in care agency | → Structured routine that extends independence |
| × A placement or matching platform | → The same person, every visit, every week |
| × An arrangement making your family the legal employer | → Full employer model — Rundil carries all obligations |
Elderly companion Switzerland — presence in every form that matters
Rundil companions are present for the moments that count — a morning walk along Lake Zurich, a shared meal, a doctor’s appointment, a conversation at the kitchen table. Every service below is included as standard.
Shared activities, reading, games, and genuine conversation that builds over time — a real relationship, not a sequence of tasks.
Regular outings to parks, gardens, local cafes, and seasonal events — movement that is safe, sociable, and part of a consistent weekly routine.
Groceries, pharmacy collection, post office. Accompanied and supported — never alone with a task that has quietly become difficult.
Doctor, dentist, physiotherapy, bank, and administrative visits. A familiar face providing calm, practical support before, during, and after.
Simple, nutritious meals prepared together and shared at the table. A companion who sits down makes a profound difference.
Smartphones, tablets, video calls with family, email, and online banking — staying connected independently, with patient and unhurried guidance.
Forms, correspondence, and bill organisation. Support with the tasks that quietly accumulate and cause unnecessary strain.
Puzzles, memory games, reminiscence conversations, and hobbies — purposeful engagement that maintains mental vitality and enjoyment.
On non-visit days, companions make a brief wellbeing call. Families receive an optional monthly summary — calm reassurance without needing to ask.
Selected. Employed. Trusted.
Rundil does not operate a matching platform. Every companion is directly employed by Rundil, passes a structured multi-stage selection process, and is assigned based on language, personality, and your parent’s specific needs.
Every companion holds a current Sonderprivatauszug — Switzerland’s enhanced criminal record extract — verified before their first assignment.
Professional references are contacted directly. We verify prior experience with older adults, not just employment history.
A structured interview assessing emotional intelligence, patience, reliability, language ability, and cultural sensitivity.
Every companion is a Rundil employee — not a freelancer or contractor. Full AHV/BVG social security, UVG accident insurance, and employer liability are carried by Rundil. The client family carries zero obligations.
German, Swiss German, French, Italian, and English-speaking companions across Switzerland — matched as standard, not on special request.
Your parent meets both their primary companion and a designated backup in advance. Continuity is never disrupted by illness or absence.
Real situations. Real outcomes.
These are the circumstances that lead families to senior companionship in Switzerland every week — in Zurich, Zug, and beyond. Families looking for dedicated local support can also explore our companionship service in Zug, Switzerland for a more detailed overview of how weekly visits are structured for elderly adults living at home in the canton.
“He’d stopped going out. We didn’t know how to help him.”
After retiring from a lifelong academic career, Heinrich had retreated from social life following the death of his wife. His daughter was struggling to provide the consistency her father needed. Weekly visits began simply — a morning walk along the lake, then coffee together. Within six weeks, Heinrich had asked his companion to accompany him to his first alumni event in four years.
“We didn’t expect change this quickly. I think he just needed someone whose time was genuinely his.”
“We needed someone we could trust with Mum when we couldn’t be there.”
Ursula lives alone in Zug, physically well but increasingly isolated. Her adult children are based abroad and had been managing a patchwork of informal help that felt unreliable and hard to coordinate. With Rundil Companions, they receive a brief monthly summary and know the same companion visits Ursula twice each week — without exception.
“The peace of mind is the thing. I stopped worrying every Sunday evening — which I hadn’t done in three years.”
“Two people, different needs. We didn’t think one companion could work for both.”
Walter enjoyed structured conversation and current affairs; Brigitte preferred gentle walks and company while cooking. The companion assigned adapted naturally — and crucially came to know both personalities, rather than defaulting to the more communicative of the two.
“She treats them as two individuals, not a unit. That’s exactly what we hoped for — and didn’t dare to expect.”
“She refused all our suggestions for three years. Then she met her companion.”
Elsbeth had always been fiercely independent and refused any arrangement that felt like care. They booked the free introductory visit on the clear understanding that nothing would follow unless Elsbeth wanted it. By the end of that first half-hour — over tea, talking about the garden — Elsbeth asked when the companion would come back.
“She doesn’t call it help. She calls it her Tuesday visits. That’s all we ever wanted.”
Words from the people we serve
Senior companionship cost Switzerland — one flat rate, published in full
No call-for-a-quote barriers. No variable rates by canton. No hidden charges. The same flat national rate applies in Zurich, Zug, Basel, Geneva, and every Swiss canton. All prices exclude Swiss VAT (MwSt 8.1%).
| SERVICE | RATE (EXCL. VAT) | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Recurring — weekly or bi-weekly | CHF 55 / hr | Most cost-effective |
| Occasional / one-off visits | CHF 68 / hr | Flexible |
| Evenings & weekends — recurring | CHF 65 / hr | Unsocial hours |
| Evenings & weekends — occasional | CHF 78 / hr | Unsocial hours |
| Family bundle — Companions + Rundil Cleaning | 5% off both | Applied automatically |
| Introductory first visit | Free | 30 min · no commitment |
All rates exclude Swiss VAT (MwSt) at 8.1%, added at checkout. Minimum booking: 2 hours per visit on all rates. Flat national pricing — no geographic surcharges between cantons.
Monthly cost illustration
2 visits/week × 2 hrs = 16 hrs/month × CHF 55 = CHF 880 + 8.1% VAT
Total: CHF 951.28 / month
Rundil Companions versus the alternatives
The differences between senior care options in Switzerland are significant — legally, practically, and in daily experience.
| Feature | Rundil Companions | Spitex / Medical | Assisted Living | Matching Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transparent pricing | ✓ Flat hourly rate | ~ Insurance-dependent | ✗ Packages vary | ✗ Negotiated |
| Non-medical focus | ✓ Social & daily only | ✗ Medical/nursing | ~ Mixed | ~ Varies |
| No employer liability | ✓ Never — Rundil employed | ✓ No | ✓ No | ✗ Family liable |
| Same person every visit | ✓ Guaranteed | ✗ Rotation typical | ~ Partial | ~ No guarantee |
| Criminal background check | ✓ Sonderprivatauszug | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ Family arranges |
| No long-term contract | ✓ Pause anytime | ~ Notice periods | ✗ Required | ✓ Usually flexible |
| OKP insurance covered | ~ Private pay | ✓ Partial | ✓ Partial | ✗ No |
| Independence at home | ✓ Core principle | ~ Task visits | ✗ Relocation | ~ Varies |
Answers to what families always ask
Rundil Companions charges CHF 55/hr (excl. 8.1% VAT) for recurring weekly or bi-weekly senior companionship in Zurich and across Switzerland. Occasional bookings are CHF 68/hr. A free 30-minute introductory visit is included before any commitment. Flat national pricing — no Zurich or Zug surcharge.
Spitex provides medically prescribed nursing care, partially covered by Swiss mandatory health insurance (OKP). Rundil Companions is a non-medical senior companionship service — social presence, daily-living support, and practical assistance. It is privately funded and sits in a separate category from clinical home care.
Yes. Every companion is a direct Rundil employee holding a Sonderprivatauszug — Switzerland’s enhanced criminal record extract. Full employer liability, UVG accident cover, and AHV/BVG social security are carried entirely by Rundil. The client family has zero legal employer obligations.
Yes. Rundil guarantees the same dedicated companion at every visit. A known substitute is introduced in advance for occasions of absence. Continuity is a structural feature of Rundil’s employer model — not a best-effort promise.
Service typically begins within a few days of enquiry. Every arrangement starts with a free 30-minute introductory visit at no charge and no commitment — your parent and companion meet before any schedule is confirmed.
Yes. No long-term contract is required. Free cancellation applies up to 48 hours before a scheduled visit. Late cancellations under 48 hours incur the full session fee. Service can be paused, reduced, or stopped entirely at any time.
All Rundil companions speak English as a minimum. German and Swiss German-speaking companions are available Switzerland-wide. Language and cultural background are matched as standard — not on special request. French and Italian speakers are also available.
No. Swiss mandatory health insurance (OKP) does not cover non-medical senior companionship. Rundil Companions is a private-pay service. Eligible clients may review Ergänzungsleistungen (EL) provisions. Recurring monthly packages significantly reduce the effective weekly cost.
Senior companionship in Zurich, Zug and all of Switzerland
Rundil Companions launched in Zurich and Zug and serves every Swiss canton at the same flat national rate — no geographic surcharges, one quality standard throughout.
| Zurich | Zug | All Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| CANTON ZÜRICH · PRIMARY MARKET | CANTON ZUG · PRIMARY MARKET | NATIONAL COVERAGE · UNIFORM PRICING |
| Seefeld, Wiedikon, Höngg, Albisrieden, Oerlikon and surrounding municipalities including Uster, Winterthur, Kloten, Küsnacht and Meilen. English-first companions for Zurich's large international expat community. | Zug city, Baar, Cham, Steinhausen, Rotkreuz and surrounding lake-area municipalities. One of Switzerland's most affluent cantons with a significant international family population. | Basel, Bern, Lucerne, Geneva, Lausanne, St. Gallen and every Swiss canton. Same flat hourly rate everywhere — no canton premiums, no regional variation. |
Your parent deserves more than good intentions.
The decision to bring consistent, professional support into a parent’s life is rarely easy. It often takes longer than it should. But when it happens — when the right person walks through the door and simply sits down together — something shifts. We are here to make that moment possible.
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