Assisted living apartments are smaller than most homes. Here’s a practical list. Your MoveMyMom Advisor can help you think it through, and our help is always at no cost to families.
Talk to your MoveMyMom Advisor
Every community has its own rules. Ask for a list.
Ask the community for the apartment’s floor plan and measurements, including the closet. A move manager can map out where Dad’s recliner, dresser, and TV will go, so nothing arrives that doesn’t fit. They can also be the one to tell Dad, kindly, which pieces won’t fit, so that conversation doesn’t fall on you.
Put Dad’s name on clothes, glasses cases, hearing aid boxes, canes, and walkers. Shared laundry and busy dining rooms make it easy for things to wander.
The familiar matters more than the new. His own blanket, a favorite lamp, the clock from the kitchen, and pictures of family can make the first night easier. If he had a workshop or a hobby, bring a small piece of it, like a model kit or a toolbox of safe tools, if the community allows.
Pack a separate bag with medications (and a printed list), pajamas, a change of clothes, toiletries, phone and charger, glasses, and hearing aids. Keep it with you, not on the truck.
Many communities limit space heaters, extension cords, and certain appliances. Ask for the list before packing so nothing has to be sent home.
Usually, yes. Measure the new apartment first and bring the pieces he uses most.
Yes. Labels help with laundry and keep Mom’s clothes from getting mixed up with someone else’s.
Getting Dad settled is the goal, and we’ll help you get there. Call 877-575-9900, or share a few details online and we’ll reach out.
