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Moving a parent into an assisted living home?
Or planning your own move? This free checklist walks you through every step — from downsizing a lifetime of belongings to feeling at home on day one.
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The Moving to Assisted Living Checklist
Deciding on assisted living is one thing. Actually moving — sorting decades of belongings, coordinating logistics, and handling the emotional weight — is the part families feel least prepared for. This checklist breaks the move into manageable steps, whether you're helping a parent or moving yourself.
- A clear timeline: 8–12 weeks out, 4–8 weeks, 2–4 weeks, moving week, and after
- How to sort belongings into keep, donate/sell, family, and discard — without arguing
- What to ask the assisted living community before move-in day
- How to set up the new room so it feels familiar from the first night
- Honest notes on what the first two weeks are really like, and when to be patient
We've helped many families through this exact transition — ask us if you'd like a referral to a senior move manager.
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