We specialize in downsizing and moving older adults to smaller homes and senior living communities, which include independent living, assisted living and memory care. We not only help our clients and their families sort, organize, declutter, and pack their belongings, we also move, unpack, arrange furniture, hang art and help seniors get settled into their new space. 

A downsize can be completed as quickly as two days, or it can be conducted in phases over several weeks or months. Each downsize is unique and the timeline depends on many variables such as: the size of current home, amount of furnishings and location. 

We personalize and customize our downsizing services to reflect your priorities, your needs, your home and your timeframe.   

Whether your downsize is planned over 2 days, 2 weeks or 2 months, we typically follow the order of the steps above to plan and complete the transition to your new space. 

Each downsize is different and the cost depends on many variables such as the size of your current home, the amount of belongings you plan to move, the amount of sorting and discarding of unneeded belongings required, distance from your new and old home, and proximity to the Songbird shop in Granville. 

We charge a flat hourly fee for each team member on site for all of our services. Our services can be contracted on an à la carte basis, so the final cost will vary depending on the scope of the work involved. We would be happy to provide you with an estimate for your downsize. Please contact us to set up a free consultation. 

Songbird Transitions is based in Granville, Ohio and serves  families in Licking, Franklin, Knox, Fairfield and surrounding counties of Central Ohio. 

If you are relocating into or out of this region, we'd love to support you!

If you are moving elsewhere in the country and would like to utilize our specialized downsizing consulting services, please book a Songbird Support session. 

We specialize in downsizing and moving older adults to smaller homes and senior living communities, which include independent living, assisted living and memory care. We understand the unique challenges and stresses related to helping seniors move from a home they've lived in for many years (or decades) and sorting belongings with sentimental value to decide what to take and what to let go. Our time-tested strategies for sorting, organizing and moving into downsized spaces have helped hundreds of families enjoy a stress-free transition into their new homes. We are familiar with the layouts and policies of senior living communities in the area (and are regularly recommended by their staff) and are attentive to our clients' potential physical limitations, the importance of keeping pathways clear to avoid tripping hazards, limiting daily routine disruption, and many other details specific to working with seniors that are beyond the scope of general moving companies. Further, we understand the connections families have with their belongings and are compassionate and sensitive to your loved-ones' emotions and needs.

Start small. Consider beginning with a place that doesn't contain sentimental items or that includes items with expiration dates, such as the refrigerator, pantry or medicine cabinet. Start by simply disposing of all old or expired items.

For additional decluttering tips, be sure to check our free DIY downsizing guide. 

Yes! Our services are available à la carte, which means you can pick and choose from the services we offer. For example:

Downsizing: we can help you select items to take to your new home as well as sort, organize and pack your belongings. We can also move, unpack and set up your furniture and other household furnishings in your new space. 

Space Planning: We can help you envision your new space and offer "interior re-design" services which is the concept of decorating your new home utilizing your existing furnishings. 

Estate dispersal: We can sort and deliver any unneeded furnishings and household  items to local charities and recycle or responsibly dispose of any trash. 

Home sale prep: We can clean and paint rooms to prepare your home to be sold. We can also coordinate with contractors and schedule other specialized services to prepare your home to be listed. 

Yes! We've helped many families that move from out of state to Middleton, Otterbein Granville (formerly Kendal) and other senior living facilities in the region. We can work directly with you and the moving company to coordinate the unloading, unpacking and set up of the furniture, household furnishings and artwork. 

Yes! After organizing and moving all furniture to your new downsized space, we offer a number of options for dispersal of things you no longer need or use. For example, through our partnership with Fostering Further, we collect downsized furniture and household items  and then furnish entire apartments for foster youth—many of whom exit the foster care system with nothing but a suitcase. This "Downsizing Double Win" has been featured in local and regional media. We also have an established relationship with local vendors who can assist with re-sale of high value items. 

We will work with you to create an estate dispersal plan for any items you no longer need or want. Most of our clients choose to donate unneeded items to local charities. Read our Downsizing Double Win article for more information on local donation options. Whenever possible, we furnish entire apartments with gently used furniture and household items for young people who "age out" of the foster care system. 

Families can choose to participate in as much (or as little) of the process as they would like. Some clients have our team take care of the "stuff" so they can focus on the care of their loved one. Others like to be involved in the just the sorting and packing process, or only unpacking and set up of furnishings. Regardless of whether your family is large or small or whether family members live locally or are scattered across the country, Songbird is flexible and adaptable to your family dynamics. 

After completing hundreds of senior downsizes, we have processes and procedures in place to make the transition to your new home smooth and seamless. We care immensely for our clients and bring a lot of energy and heart into every project. When you choose to work with Songbird Transitions, you become part of the Songbird extended family. We make downsizing and moving as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. In fact, most of our clients say they have a little bit of fun with us along the way. Read more about what past clients say about working with Songbird on our Testimonial page.