Moving Into Assisted Living Checklist
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Downsizing and Organizing Get a floor plan of your new space
Donate items you’ll no longer need
Take pictures of the new space
Label all clothing and personal belongings
Ask facility for a packing list/recommended items
Find out if any items are not allowed in your facility
Pack and label items you'll be bringing with you or hire movers who will help pack as well.
Hire a estate cleanout company to help with things you cannot remove yourself
Logistics
Health
Get moving company recommendations
Transfer medical records to facility
Find local movers that have a history of performing seamless senior transitions.
Schedule initial care assessment with facility
Confirm moving company is licensed and insured
Share dietary and social preferences with staff
Schedule your move-in day
Transfer prescriptions to facility's preferred pharmacy
Bills/Utilities Complete facility's pre-move-in paperwork Set up phone landline (if needed) and Wi-Fi in new location Submit change of address form to post office Set up recurring payments for additional monthly fees, such as phone, Wi-Fi, and supplemental health insurance
Settling In Submit important documents to facility Locate all emergency pull cords and buttons Find and visit communal gathering spaces End-of-life planning documents Personalize your space Hang art and family photos