
Senior Helpers of Greater Grand Rapids is a locally owned, family-run home care agency dedicated to helping seniors live safely and comfortably in the place they love most - home. Owners John Frutiger and Elizabeth Frutiger, PA-C launched the agency with a deeply personal motivation: like many families, they have experienced firsthand the challenge of finding dependable, compassionate care for aging loved ones. Their mission is simple - deliver professional, relationship-driven care that gives families peace of mind while helping older adults maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life.
Backed by a nationally recognized brand with more than 400 locations, Senior Helpers provides flexible, non-medical in-home care tailored to each client’s unique needs. Services include companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation, medication reminders, mobility assistance, and personal care such as bathing and dressing. Care plans begin with their proprietary, LIFE Profile® assessment, a data-driven evaluation that helps identify safety risks, support needs, and quality-of-life priorities to create a truly personalized care plan. Every caregiver is carefully screened, background checked, bonded, and insured, and trained in Senior Helpers training center, their Center of Excellence®, to ensure families receive consistent, high-quality support they can trust.
Proudly serving families throughout the Greater Grand Rapids area, Senior Helpers partners closely with families, healthcare providers, and senior living communities to create seamless support at home. Whether a loved one needs a few hours of companionship each week or more advanced daily assistance, Senior Helpers is committed to delivering responsive, compassionate care that feels like an extension of the family.