What support is available for people with physical limitations?

Our team takes on all the heavy work and adapts the pace individually to your needs. Rollators, walking aids or care beds are transported with particular care. On request we also accompany you personally through the entire process of the senior move , so that you feel safe and well looked after.

How does the fixed price work for a senior move?

After a free survey we prepare a written fixed price quote. It lists all the services booked, such as packing, transport, assembly or clearing the old flat. That way seniors and their relatives keep track of the costs, even while rent and care home fees are running in parallel.

How are my belongings insured?

As a moving company we are liable under the German Commercial Code: in the event of loss or damage up to €620 per cubic metre of cargo space (§ 451e HGB). For valuable items, additional insurance is possible on request. It is best to take jewellery, cash and certificates with you yourself.

What happens to furniture that is no longer needed?

Usually only a small part of the household goods fits into a care home room. As part of a house clearance we take care of passing things on to the family, donating or disposing of them. Together we decide what moves with you, what goes into storage and what can go – keepsakes are not simply thrown away.

How does a long-distance move for seniors work?

With a long-distance move we plan the route, breaks and arrival time so that the facility is informed and nobody has to wait long. Details under Long-distance moves . Relatives should ideally plan the senior's own journey separately from the lorry, so that the day does not become too long.

What is a part load and when is it worth it?

With a part load , several customers share one van, which saves costs, especially with smaller moving volumes. For seniors with a reduced household, this is often a sensible alternative to full furniture transport. We are happy to advise you on whether this option is suitable for your individual move.

How is the move made accessible?

We check door widths, the lift and access routes in advance so that the move goes ahead without obstacles. If the route is long or narrow, we plan more helpers and time. You do not have to lend a hand yourself; a quiet place away from the hustle and bustle is often best for older people on moving day.

Can relatives be involved in the move?

Of course we are happy to involve relatives in planning the senior move , for example when choosing furniture or agreeing dates. On request we are also in direct contact with children or carers, to keep everyone involved up to date at all times and avoid misunderstandings.

Which documents need to be updated before the move?

What matters is registration with the registration authority (own flat: two weeks; care home: § 32 BMG), the change of address with the health and long-term care insurance funds, the bank and insurers, and with the Renten Service of Deutsche Post, which pays out the pension. As part of the private move we give you a checklist for these re-registrations .

How are medical aids handled?

We pack and transport rollators, wheelchairs or care beds with particular care and set them up first in the new flat. Please agree beforehand with the provider about devices that a provider rents out or services, such as oxygen equipment. That way care remains secure during the senior move .

Do you offer your moving service in my region too?

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and handle moves in Berlin as well as long-distance moves throughout Germany. Destinations with their own page can be found in the locations overview . Call us on 01625978461 to discuss your senior move .

MOVING INTO A CARE HOME

Moving into assisted living or a care home: contracts deadlines, furniture

Q: How early should a senior move be planned?

For a relaxed senior move we recommend a lead time of at least six to eight weeks. That leaves enough time for viewing appointments, organising tradespeople and clearing things out step by step. Requesting a fixed price quote should also be done early, so that all the details can be agreed calmly and moving day runs smoothly.

Part 11: what happens to the tenancy agreement, care home contract, furniture and broadcasting licence fee when moving into assisted living or a care home.

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A NEW WAY OF LIVING IN OLD AGE

Senior move part 11

Assisted living or a care home: what really differs when moving

Contracts and deadlines

Unsere Firma Giving notice on the tenancy, checking the care home contract, choosing furniture: moving into supported accommodation step by step.

Assisted living and a care home sound similar, but they are different when it comes to moving. In assisted living (betreutes Wohnen) you usually rent your own small flat and also sign a contract for basic services such as an emergency call system or advice. In a care home, on the other hand, you move into a room; the basis is a care home contract under the Residential and Care Contracts Act (WBVG). On the service page Private move you can see what we take care of when packing and setting up – whatever the type of accommodation.

Before the move we agree with the facility when delivery can take place, how big the room is and which of your own furniture is allowed. Often only an armchair, a chest of drawers and a few pictures will fit. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and drive nationwide; destinations with their own page can be found in the locations overview. We can clear or store the rest of the old flat.

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PLANNING TOGETHER

PERSONAL ADVICE

Planning the move into a care home together

Fixed price after a survey, delivery time agreed with the home

During the free survey we decide with you and your relatives which furniture fits into the new room and what happens to the rest. You then receive a written fixed price for the move, clearance or storage. We agree the delivery date directly with the facility. Your belongings are covered by liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB), and additional insurance is possible on request.

Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.

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WELL COORDINATED

How we support the move into a care home

Together with the home and the family

A move into assisted living or a care home usually involves several people: the senior, relatives and the facility. We talk to everyone, measure the new room if necessary and plan which furniture comes along. We give you the fixed price after the survey; your belongings are covered by liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB) (§ 451e: €620 per m³). Our helpers pack, carry and assemble. Whether in Berlin or as a long-distance move to join the children – you can reach us on 01625978461.

Measuring the room

With the floor plan or measurements of the new room, we plan in advance which furniture will fit – so nothing comes along that ends up standing in the corridor.

Clearance

On request we clear whatever is not coming along: passing it on to the family, donating or disposing of it, until the old flat is empty and ready for handover.

Senior moves

We arrange your favourite armchair, pictures and photos the way you want them. Familiar things help you settle in faster after a senior move into a care home.

Storage

If you are not yet ready to part with furniture, you can put it into storage. That leaves time for decisions without the old rent continuing to run.

KEEPING AN EYE ON CONTRACTS

Six points when moving into a care home

When moving into assisted living or a care home, two contracts come together: the old tenancy agreement and the new contract with the facility. These six points help you keep deadlines and costs under control.

Give notice on the tenancy in time

For tenants, a notice period of three months usually applies (§ 573c BGB). The law does not provide for a special right of termination because of moving into a care home.

Check the care home contract

In a care home the WBVG applies: notice by the third working day of a month to the end of that month, and at any time without notice in the first two weeks.

Agree on furniture beforehand

Ask the facility what is already in the room and which of your own furniture is allowed. The home often provides a care bed itself.

Sort out the broadcasting fee

If you move permanently into a care home and give up your flat, you can deregister it with proof. In assisted living you usually just re-register.

Plan for the rest of the flat

Hand on, sell, donate or store: decide early what happens to furniture that is not coming along – this determines the scope of the move.

Clarify registration properly

In assisted living the two-week deadline applies (§ 17 BMG). For a care home, § 32 BMG governs registration – ask the registration authority what applies.

A FEW PIECES OF FURNITURE FOR THE ROOM

Part load into the new room

Little luggage, small price

With a part load, several jobs share one trip. For a move into a care home, a small load is often enough: a favourite armchair, a chest of drawers, a television and a few boxes of clothes and photos. The time window can be chosen less freely, so we clarify the delivery with the facility beforehand. We give you the price after a survey.

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TOPICS IN PART 11

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home, contract, furniture

Planning a new way of living

Part 11 of our series is devoted to moving into supported accommodation: how do assisted living and a care home differ, what deadlines apply to the tenancy agreement and care home contract, and which furniture can come along? Our services can be found on the Private move page. We also show how relatives can help if the facility is in another city and a long-distance move is coming up.

Assisted living or a care home

Your own flat with services, or a room with care? The type of accommodation determines how much comes along and which contracts apply. It also determines whether a senior move with the full household or a small private move load is needed.

Choosing and packing furniture

Measure the room, choose favourite pieces, hand on the rest: with our packing service and gentle furniture transport the most important things arrive safely, while the old flat is emptied step by step.

Deadlines and double costs

Three months' notice for the flat, care home costs from moving in: if you plan early, you pay twice for a shorter time. With few belongings a part load helps, and outside the building a no-parking zone applied for in good time.

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FAQ

Questions about moving into a care home

Contracts, furniture, deadlines, costs.

For a relaxed senior move we recommend a lead time of at least six to eight weeks. That leaves enough time for viewing appointments, organising tradespeople and clearing things out step by step. Requesting a fixed price quote should also be done early, so that all the details can be agreed calmly and moving day runs smoothly.

Assisted living or a care home: the difference when moving

In assisted living you usually live in your own low-barrier flat with a tenancy agreement and book a basic service in addition, such as an emergency call system and a contact person in the building. A lot of your own furniture can come along, and the move is similar to an ordinary move into a smaller flat.

In a care home you move into a room; the basis is a care home contract under the WBVG. It can be terminated at any time without notice in the first two weeks, and after that by the third working day of a month to the end of that month (§ 11 WBVG).

Care home: the room, your own furniture and the rest

Ask the facility early how big the room is, what is already in it and which of your own furniture is allowed. A familiar armchair, pictures and photos help you settle in. The home often provides the care bed itself.

For everything that is not coming along, you need a plan: give it to the family, sell, donate, store or dispose of it. How this works in an orderly way is described in the article Household clearance step by step.

Moving costs – a clear overview

1 room → from €359
2 rooms → from €605
3 rooms → from €889
4 rooms → from €1,324
House/villa → individual quote
Long-distance move → from €3.90/km

Arrange your free survey now for an exact quote.

What determines the price when moving into a care home

Two central factors are the volume of your belongings and the distance – the latter is charged from €3.90/km. The floor, lift and a no-parking zone also affect the final price. If needed, furniture assembly and a part load complement the offer.

Services for moving into a care home

These services can be booked individually or in combination.

Part load: Part load saves costs on smaller moves.

Company relocation: Company relocation without downtime for your business.

Move with assembly: Move with assembly for the perfect start.

Furniture transport: Furniture transport for individual pieces of furniture.

House clearance: House clearance for a tidy home.

Private move: Private move for your new stage of life.

A care home place in another city – moving from Berlin

If the care home place is near the children, we plan the move anywhere in Germany from Berlin. Destinations with their own page can be found in the locations overview, more about long distances under Long-distance moves.

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