Senior Moving with Stewart Moving and Storage

Senior Moving

As we age, the thought of moving can be daunting. Downsizing, relocating to retirement communities, or moving closer to the family, whatever the reason may be, these transitions can be overwhelming and strenuous, both physically and emotionally. In a recent report published by AARP, 8,000 baby boomers are turning 65 each day until 2029. Seniors have historically turned to their children to assist them in downsizing their homes with the children having to devote approximately 25 days to working with their parents on downsizing. That's where specialized services like senior movers come into play.

Why Choose Stewart Moving for Your Senior Citizen Movers?


At Stewart Moving, we know that our services can make the process of relocation smoother and stress-free for seniors and their families. Stewart Moving & Storage Senior Moving Services are designed to help seniors move to their new smaller homes without the stress of doing it themselves. Our comprehensive program connects seniors and their families to all the resources and services they could possibly need to help them determine the items that need to be kept for their new homes, those things that other family members would like to have, getting their homes ready to put on the market, selling those things that they will no longer need in their new homes, moving them to their new homes and assisting them in setting up the new homes.


We partner with the best in Senior Services to provide the following list of services to our senior clients:


  • Declutter and staging service to help sell your home.
  • Providing three real estate agents to interview (if you don’t already have one!).
  • Storing your excess possessions.
  • Selling those items you no longer need.
  • Packing your fragile items for the move.
  • Shipping items to loved ones.
  • Moving you to your new home.
  • Assistance in setting up your new home.
  • Maid Service to clean your home after you have moved.
  • Installation of appliances and electronic equipment.

What to Expect From Your Senior Move with Stewart

Step One


The process starts with one of our Professional Move Consultants coming to your home and providing you with a free, no-obligation estimate. This ensures the accuracy of your estimate and move plan plus our services are tailored to your needs. Whether your move is local or long-distance, Stewart can help!

Step Two


After you select Stewart Moving & Storage, a dedicated coordinator will be assigned to you to l manage your move from the start to the finish. To ensure a more relaxing and enjoyable experience your move coordinator will be your single point of contact. They are dedicated to providing you a seamless move from your existing home to your new home.

Step Three


Our move coordinator follows a strict Client Contact Program. This ensures you receive top-of-the-line service and quality at every stage of your move.

  1. Move Coordinator Introduction Call/ Email
  2. 72 Hour/Prep Call/ Email
  3. Pack Day/24 Hour Call/ Email
  4. Load Day Call
  5. Delivery Day Call
  6. Post Move Call

Step Four


The highly trained and professional move team Assigned to your order will greet you with a smile. They will protect your home, blanket wrap and load your belongings onto one of our modern moving trucks and transport your possessions to your new home. At your new home, the crew will install our home protection kit, unload your belongings and place them, as you would like. Be sure to check out our Change of Address Checklist to make sure you are contacting all of the necessary agencies.

Enjoy your retirement years; let Stewart Moving & Storage Senior Moving Services ease the stress of this transition.

Local Moving FAQ

  • Why use a Senior Moving Company?

    A Senior Moving Company coordinates every aspect of your move to make the transition as smooth as possible. We are the extra set of hands that help you with the tasks – large or small. It is your move, we are just here to help you.

  • How much do senior moving services cost?

    We try to keep our prices in line with the services we provide. We work with all kinds of budgets. Our goal is to discuss your wants and needs and to structure a plan that works for you.

  • Are Stewart's Senior Movers licensed and insured?

    Stewart Moving is thrilled to confirm that we operate as a fully licensed and insured service. Not only do we possess all the necessary credentials and insurance, but we’re also incredibly proud to be a BBB-accredited service! And that's not the end of it - we have an impeccable A+ rating to boot. Furthermore, our credibility is vouched for by the prestigious AMSA ProMover Certification, putting us at par with the finest in the industry.

  • What is the process for downsizing and decluttering with senior moving services?

    Downsizing and decluttering when moving into a smaller home, particularly for seniors, can seem like a overwhelming task. At Stewart Moving, we try to stick to a method that helps keep the process streamlined.

    1. Planning: A senior moving service starts the process with a comprehensive planning stage. They take into consideration factors such as lifestyle, desires, and your specific physical and emotional needs during the transition. The organization of the current home is also considered during this planning stage. With this information, they design a floor plan for the upcoming smaller space and discern which items will transition with them.
    2. Sorting and Decluttering: Once an inventory of the current home is taken, professional senior movers assist in sorting through personal belongings. This is an essential step in downsizing as it helps distinguish between what is necessary, what holds sentimental value, and what could be donated, sold, or discarded. Movers understand the emotional complexity tied to this process and will ensure it’s carried out empathetically and at a comfortable pace.
    3. Organizing and Selling/Donating: Once items are categorized, professional movers help execute the decisions made for each category. Items to be moved are carefully packaged for the move, while things to be donated or sold are coordinated appropriately. Some services may even provide liquidation services to help sell unwanted items.
    4. Moving: Upon the shipment of the sorted items, the actual moving process begins. The senior movers will ensure a smooth transition to the new living space. They often coordinate with other involved parties such as real estate agents, attorneys, home buyers, and family members to ensure minimal stress for the senior involved.
    5. Setup and Adjustment: After moving, senior movers will unpack all necessary items and set up the new home to closely match the floor plan designed in the initial planning stage. They ensure that everything has a place and is easily accessible, making the adjustment into the new home as smooth as possible.

    In conclusion, a senior moving service makes the often taxing process of downsizing and decluttering simpler and more bearable for seniors. They provide compassionate expertise from the initial planning phase to the final setup, ensuring a stress-free transition into a new, smaller living space. Not only do these services assist seniors physically, but they also provide emotional support throughout this significant life transition.

  • Does Stewart's movers for senior citizens offer long-distance or international moves?

    Absolutely! Regardless of the distance involved in your move, our dedicated team of senior movers is ready and equipped to assist you. Read more about our long-distance moving services here.

  • What will moving day be like?

    We assign our Stewart Moving & Storage move teams who have been trained to handle the unique circumstances that are associated with seniors. Your move coordinator will be there with you from start to finish. Your breakable will be professionally packed and labeled with our unique color-coded tape. The furniture will be wrapped in your home and marked with a destination tag. We will unpack and set up items at the new location. Most of our clients choose not to be onsite during move day.

  • Will you set up our new home?

    Absolutely! We can unpack and place your items in the appropriate areas. By the end of move day you will come home to a comfortable ‘box-free’ environment. We take pride in arranging items according to the way you previously had them organized.

  • I do not have a real estate agent; can you assist with selling my home?

    We are proud to have relationships with a number of real estate agents who specialize in working with seniors. We are happy to introduce you and let you decide which agent best serves your needs.

  • Can the child of a senior hire Stewart for a move?

    Each senior moving situation is unique. We are often hired by a son or daughter who needs to coordinate a move while living in another state. Other times it will be the senior who contacts us directly, sometimes it’s a Senior Move Manager or Downsizing Consultant who connects us to the family. Either way, it is important to know that the person who is moving is our focus.

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