Compassionate, Patient Approach
We understand senior moves are often emotionally challenging. Our trained crews work with patience and empathy, respecting the significance of lifetime belongings and the difficulty of downsizing or transitioning.
Compassionate Moving Services for Seniors
Moving can be challenging at any age, but especially for seniors. Our caring team specializes in making transitions to retirement communities, assisted living, or downsizing as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Service Details
Everything you need to know about this service
What's Included
All the services included in your move
- Patient, respectful team trained in senior care
- Pre-move planning and consultation with family
- Careful packing and labeling of belongings
- Coordination with retirement or assisted living facilities
- Furniture placement according to floor plan
- Unpacking and setup of essential items
- Removal of packing materials
- Donation coordination for unwanted items
- Extra time and care throughout the process
What's NOT Included
Services not covered by this package
- Estate sale organization
- Professional organizing services (available as add-on)
- Long-term storage beyond 30 days
- Medical equipment installation or setup
- Legal or financial relocation services
What You Need to Prepare
Please have these items ready before your move
- Discussion of senior's needs and concerns
- Coordination with family members or care facilities
- List of items to move, donate, or dispose
- Access information for both locations
Specialized Care forSenior Transitions
Moving to a new residence later in life involves more than just transporting belongings—it requires sensitivity, expertise, and comprehensive support. Our senior moving services are specifically designed to ease the emotional and physical challenges of downsizing and relocating. We provide the extra time, patience, and coordination needed to make this transition as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
Full Coordination Services
We work with retirement communities, assisted living facilities, family members, and estate executors. We handle building requirements, scheduling, and all logistics so the transition is smooth.
Our Senior Moving Process
Initial Consultation
We meet with you and family members to understand your timeline, destination, and concerns. We assess what needs to be done and create a comprehensive plan.
Packing & Preparation
We carefully pack everything that's moving, with special attention to sentimental items, photos, and family heirlooms. Everything is clearly labeled.
Moving Day
Our patient crews work efficiently while being respectful of the emotional nature of the move. We coordinate timing with your new residence.
Setup & Settling In
We unpack, arrange furniture to your floor plan, place pictures, and set up the kitchen.
Complete Senior Transition Services
We specialize in moves to retirement communities, independent living facilities, assisted living centers, and downsizing to smaller homes. We're familiar with the specific requirements and restrictions of senior living facilities throughout Western Canada and coordinate all scheduling.
We work at whatever pace is comfortable. Many families appreciate our ability to handle everything, reducing stress on seniors and out-of-town family members. We provide regular updates and include family in decisions while shouldering the physical work.
Senior Moving FAQs
Senior moving costs vary based on services needed. Basic moving (just transport) costs the same as our regular moving rates. Comprehensive senior services including downsizing assistance, coordination, packing, moving, and setup typically cost $2,500-$6,000 depending on home size and complexity. We provide detailed quotes that break down each service so you choose what fits your needs and budget.
It's helpful to have family involved in planning and decision-making, especially for downsizing. However, we understand family members often live far away or have work commitments. We're experienced at working directly with seniors while keeping family updated. We can send photos, schedule video calls during the process, and make recommendations. Many out-of-town children hire us specifically because we can handle everything without requiring their constant presence.
Timelines vary significantly. The physical move typically takes 1-2 days. We work at whatever pace is comfortable. Some families need quick moves due to facility availability, which we can accommodate. We adapt to your timeline and emotional needs.
Yes, we work regularly with retirement communities and assisted living facilities throughout BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. We're familiar with building requirements, move-in procedures, insurance certificates, elevator reservations, and restrictions. We coordinate scheduling with facility management and ensure all their requirements are met. Many facilities have specific move-in days or time windows - we handle all that coordination so you don't have to.
We provide several options for items not moving to the new home. We can arrange donations to charities, recycle appropriate items, or handle responsible disposal. Family members can take items before we start. We create a clear plan for every item so nothing is uncertain. Our goal is to handle everything so you're not left with a house full of items to deal with after moving day.