Senior Move Manager - National Guide
Senior move managers are professionals who specialize in helping older adults and their families through the physical and emotional process of moving. Unlike standard moving companies, senior move managers understand the unique challenges of late-life transitions - from sorting through decades of possessions to coordinating estate sales, managing the logistics of a downsizing move, and setting up a new home exactly the way a senior needs it. The National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) certifies these professionals with specialized training in senior transitions.
What Move Managers Include
Common services and typical national average costs. Actual costs vary by region - use our city pages for local estimates.
Initial consultation & assessment
Home walkthrough to assess scope, timeline, and services needed.
Sorting & downsizing
Professional help deciding what to keep, donate, sell, or discard.
Estate sale coordination
Organizing and running an estate sale for items not moving.
Packing services
Full-service packing of household contents for transport.
Move day coordination
Overseeing movers, managing logistics on moving day.
Unpacking & setup
Unpacking and arranging belongings in the new home.
Donation coordination
Arranging pickup or drop-off of donated items to local charities.
Floor plan planning
Planning furniture layout for the new space before moving day.
How to Get Started with Move Managers
Get a Home Assessment
A senior move manager in your city will walk through the home to assess the scope of work and create a detailed plan. This initial consultation is usually $150-300 and can be applied to the full project cost.
Create a Transition Plan
Work with your move manager to decide what goes to the new home, what gets sold, donated, or discarded. The manager handles estate sale logistics and donation coordination in your city.
Coordinate Moving Day
Your move manager oversees the entire moving process - from packing to transport to unpacking and setting up the new home just the way your parent wants it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Senior move manager costs in your city typically range from $2,000-$8,000 for a full-service move, depending on the size of the home and scope of services. Hourly rates range from $40-100/hour. Full-service packages for large estates may reach $15,000-20,000.
Regular movers handle the physical transport of boxes and furniture. Senior move managers coordinate the entire transition - sorting, downsizing, estate sales, packing, moving, and unpacking. They also provide emotional support and work at the senior's pace, unlike standard movers.
NASMM (National Association of Senior Move Managers) certification requires training in senior transitions, ethics, and business practices. NASMM members in your city must carry liability insurance and follow a professional code of ethics. We recommend NASMM-certified providers.
Book 4-8 weeks in advance for a standard move. If an estate sale is needed, plan for 6-12 weeks. Peak moving season (May-September) in your city fills quickly - booking 2-3 months ahead is advisable during summer months.
Medicare does not cover senior move management services. However, if the move is necessitated by a medical need, some Medicare Advantage plans may cover a portion. Long-term care insurance sometimes covers move management as part of transition benefits. Check your policy.
Move Managers by City
Find certified move managers professionals near you. Click your city for local costs, contractor recommendations, and state-specific financial assistance.
New York, NY
1,365,795 seniors · Northeast
Los Angeles, CA
533,344 seniors · West
Chicago, IL
368,637 seniors · Midwest
Houston, TX
277,124 seniors · Southwest
Philadelphia, PA
227,129 seniors · Northeast
San Diego, CA
196,289 seniors · West
Phoenix, AZ
192,844 seniors · Southwest
San Antonio, TX
190,908 seniors · Southwest
Dallas, TX
148,514 seniors · Southwest
San Francisco, CA
143,605 seniors · West
Jacksonville, FL
140,896 seniors · Southeast
San Jose, CA
139,756 seniors · West
Indianapolis, IN
113,440 seniors · Midwest
Las Vegas, NV
101,307 seniors · Southwest
Louisville, KY
99,755 seniors · Southeast
Columbus, OH
99,559 seniors · Midwest
Fort Worth, TX
98,450 seniors · Southwest
Austin, TX
97,391 seniors · Southwest
Albuquerque, NM
96,492 seniors · Southwest
Charlotte, NC
95,350 seniors · Southeast
Seattle, WA
94,796 seniors · Northwest
El Paso, TX
94,405 seniors · Southwest
Detroit, MI
94,023 seniors · Midwest
Oklahoma City, OK
91,352 seniors · Southwest
Portland, OR
91,162 seniors · Northwest
Memphis, TN
88,932 seniors · Southeast
Denver, CO
87,660 seniors · Southwest
Mesa, AZ
87,514 seniors · Southwest
Baltimore, MD
86,161 seniors · Northeast
Tucson, AZ
85,989 seniors · Southwest
Nashville, TN
85,738 seniors · Southeast
Washington, DC
85,501 seniors · Northeast
Boston, MA
84,074 seniors · Northeast
Honolulu, HI
75,262 seniors · West
Sacramento, CA
73,885 seniors · West
Miami, FL
72,815 seniors · Southeast
Kansas City, MO
71,585 seniors · Midwest
Colorado Springs, CO
70,844 seniors · Southwest
Virginia Beach, VA
70,246 seniors · Southeast
Omaha, NE
68,760 seniors · Midwest
Milwaukee, WI
66,964 seniors · Midwest
Henderson, NV
66,270 seniors · Southwest
Fresno, CA
65,814 seniors · West
Scottsdale, AZ
63,359 seniors · Southwest
New Orleans, LA
61,879 seniors · Southeast
Atlanta, GA
61,385 seniors · Southeast
Wichita, KS
61,117 seniors · Midwest
Long Beach, CA
60,704 seniors · West
Cleveland, OH
55,288 seniors · Midwest
Raleigh, NC
55,029 seniors · Southeast
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