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
1,128,000 seniors · Northeast
Los Angeles, CA
430,000 seniors · West
Chicago, IL
323,000 seniors · Midwest
Houston, TX
208,000 seniors · Southwest
Philadelphia, PA
206,000 seniors · Northeast
Phoenix, AZ
198,000 seniors · Southwest
San Antonio, TX
165,000 seniors · Southwest
San Diego, CA
158,000 seniors · West
Dallas, TX
130,000 seniors · Southwest
Jacksonville, FL
110,000 seniors · Southeast
San Francisco, CA
105,000 seniors · West
San Jose, CA
102,000 seniors · West
Indianapolis, IN
100,000 seniors · Midwest
Charlotte, NC
95,000 seniors · Southeast
Austin, TX
92,000 seniors · Southwest
Columbus, OH
92,000 seniors · Midwest
Fort Worth, TX
90,000 seniors · Southwest
Seattle, WA
90,000 seniors · Northwest
Las Vegas, NV
88,000 seniors · Southwest
Denver, CO
85,000 seniors · Southwest
Portland, OR
83,000 seniors · Northwest
Boston, MA
82,000 seniors · Northeast
Nashville, TN
82,000 seniors · Southeast
Detroit, MI
82,000 seniors · Midwest
Louisville, KY
80,000 seniors · Southeast
Washington, DC
78,000 seniors · Northeast
Memphis, TN
78,000 seniors · Southeast
Baltimore, MD
78,000 seniors · Northeast
Oklahoma City, OK
75,000 seniors · Southwest
El Paso, TX
73,000 seniors · Southwest
Tucson, AZ
72,000 seniors · Southwest
Albuquerque, NM
70,000 seniors · Southwest
Mesa, AZ
70,000 seniors · Southwest
Milwaukee, WI
67,000 seniors · Midwest
Sacramento, CA
62,000 seniors · West
Kansas City, MO
60,000 seniors · Midwest
Colorado Springs, CO
60,000 seniors · Southwest
Virginia Beach, VA
58,000 seniors · Southeast
Fresno, CA
55,000 seniors · West
Omaha, NE
55,000 seniors · Midwest
Miami, FL
55,000 seniors · Southeast
Long Beach, CA
55,000 seniors · West
Tampa, FL
55,000 seniors · Southeast
Honolulu, HI
55,000 seniors · West
Cleveland, OH
53,000 seniors · Midwest
Atlanta, GA
52,000 seniors · Southeast
Wichita, KS
52,000 seniors · Midwest
Raleigh, NC
50,000 seniors · Southeast
Minneapolis, MN
50,000 seniors · Midwest
New Orleans, LA
48,000 seniors · Southeast
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