Senior Moving Services
Specialized Senior Moves with the Care You Deserve
Moving later in life isn't like a typical move. There are decades of memories to honor, lifetimes of belongings to thoughtfully consider, and often a transition to a smaller home or senior community to navigate. The right moving company understands all of this — and treats you, your family, and your possessions with the respect that life experience has earned.
For over 60 years, Allwest Moving and Storage has been the trusted senior moving company for Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, and the Pacific Northwest. As a family-owned, third-generation business based in Lacey, Washington, we've helped generations of seniors throughout the Greater Puget Sound region transition with dignity, patience, and the kind of personalized care a family-owned company is uniquely positioned to provide.
Meet Ambrea McBride, Your Senior Move Specialist
When you're helping a parent downsize after decades in the family home, or planning your own move into a retirement community, you want someone who understands that it's about far more than boxes and furniture. At Allwest, that person is Ambrea McBride, our Relocation Consultant specializing in senior moves.
Ambrea has been part of the Allwest family since she was sixteen years old. What began as a summer job in high school grew into a career — through college, where she earned her bachelor's degree from Washington State University, and graduate school, where she completed a Master of Education. She trained to become a teacher, and although she ultimately chose a different path, that background shaped how she works: with patience, clear communication, and genuine care for the people in front of her.
Over the years at Allwest, Ambrea learned every side of the business — from the office and administration to estimating, surveying, and managing the company's most sensitive accounts, including its Department of Defense and Washington State contracts. That experience matters for seniors, because it means your move is handled by someone who knows how to plan carefully, document thoroughly, and anticipate the details others miss.
Today, Ambrea specializes in senior relocations: helping families navigate downsizing, coordinating moves into retirement and assisted living communities, and arranging short- or long-term storage when move-out and move-in dates don't line up. She works directly with senior communities throughout the South Sound and has built lasting relationships with many of them — so there's a good chance she's already helped move some of your future neighbors.
Her commitment extends beyond Allwest, too. Ambrea serves on the Board of Directors of the Senior Action Network and is a member of the Health Care Providers Council of Pierce County — roles that keep her connected to the broader network of people and organizations supporting seniors across our region. Through Allwest's partnership with Wheaton World Wide Moving, she also stays current with the best practices of the National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM).
When you work with Ambrea, you're not getting a salesperson — you're getting an advocate who treats your move, and your family, with the same care she'd want for her own.
Comprehensive Senior Moving Services
Allwest provides the full spectrum of services unique to senior moves:
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Personalized move planning with one-on-one consultation tailored to your timeline and needs
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Downsizing assistance to help you decide what to keep, donate, gift to family, or sell
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Professional packing with extra care for sentimental items, antiques, fine furniture, and family heirlooms
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Custom crating for fragile pieces, artwork, and high-value belongings
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Retirement community coordination with established relationships at facilities throughout the Puget Sound
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Assisted living transition support including pre-arrival walkthroughs and move-in scheduling
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Short-term and long-term storage for items not yet ready to move or that need temporary placement
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Cross-state and interstate moves for seniors relocating to be closer to family across the country
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Unpacking and home setup to help you settle into your new space comfortably
Expert Packing
Including Wardrobe Cartons
Friendly Movers
Making moving fun!
Easy Move Plans
Less stress. More time relaxing.
Why Senior Moving Is Different — and Why It Matters
Senior moves involve considerations most moving companies don't fully appreciate:
Emotional weight. A senior move often comes during a significant life transition — downsizing after a spouse's passing, transitioning to assisted living, moving to be near adult children. Our crews are trained to recognize the emotional dimension of every move and to bring patience, compassion, and respect to every interaction.
Pacing and timeline flexibility. Senior moves can't be rushed. They often involve multiple decision points, family input, and adjusted schedules. Allwest accommodates the pacing every senior client needs without making them feel pressured.
Health and mobility considerations. Many senior clients have mobility limitations, medical equipment to consider, or specific accessibility needs. Our team plans for these realities from the start.
Sentimental and irreplaceable items. A lifetime of belongings often includes irreplaceable family heirlooms, photo collections, jewelry, and pieces with deep emotional significance. Our crews handle these with extra care, often coordinating directly with family members on placement and special handling.
Communication with adult children. Many senior moves are coordinated by adult children, often from out of state. Allwest is comfortable communicating with multiple family members, providing updates, and ensuring everyone stays informed throughout the move.
Retirement Community and Assisted Living Partnerships
Allwest has built relationships with retirement communities, assisted living facilities, and senior housing coordinators throughout the Greater Puget Sound region. There's a strong chance we've already moved some of your future neighbors in.
If you're moving to a specific community, we've likely worked there before — meaning we know the move-in protocols, parking restrictions, elevator reservations, building hours, and any specific facility requirements. This insider knowledge makes the move smoother for everyone.
We also work directly with senior housing coordinators on both ends of the transition, ensuring a seamless move-in experience without surprises or last-minute logistics issues.
We also work directly with senior housing coordinators on both ends of the transition, ensuring a seamless move-in experience without surprises or last-minute logistics issues.
Senior Moves Across Washington and Beyond
Allwest provides senior moving services throughout the Pacific Northwest and across the country:
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Local senior moves throughout the Puget Sound region — Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Bellevue, Everett, Bremerton, Gig Harbor, and surrounding communities
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Cross-state senior moves to and from Eastern Washington, Spokane, the Tri-Cities, and beyond
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Interstate senior moves anywhere in the United States through our authorized Wheaton Worldwide Moving network — perfect for seniors relocating to be closer to adult children, retiring to warmer climates, or transitioning across the country to family
Whether you're moving across town or across the country, Allwest brings the same dedicated care and attention to your senior move.
A Team Trained Specifically for Senior Moves
Every Allwest crew member you'll meet is carefully selected and trained for the unique demands of senior relocations:
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Department of Defense-level criminal background checks on every employee — the same standard required for moving military service members' belongings
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Drug screening for every team member, every move
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Past employment verification as part of the hiring process
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Specialized senior moving training in addition to standard moving certifications
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Long-term tenured crews — most full-time crew members have been with Allwest for 5+ years, with some at 10 and even 20 years
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Clean, safe and reliable trucks
When an Allwest team arrives at your home, you can trust who you're letting in. That trust is the foundation of everything we do.
Why Families Trust Allwest for Senior Moves
What sets Allwest apart for senior moving:
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Family-owned, third-generation Washington moving company since 1962
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Dedicated Senior Move Specialist (Ambrea McBride) as your single point of contact
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ATA Certified ProMover designation from the American Trucking Associations
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Active member of the Senior Action Network and longstanding partner to senior service organizations
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Department of Defense-level employee background checks and drug screening on every crew member
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Established relationships with retirement communities and assisted living facilities throughout the Puget Sound
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30,000 square foot DoD-approved climate-controlled storage facility for items needing temporary placement
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Transparent pricing with detailed written estimates and no hidden fees
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No deposit required
A Senior Moving Resource for Adult Children
If you're an adult child planning a move for an aging parent — often from a distance — Allwest understands what you need. Many senior moves are coordinated primarily by adult children, often while balancing their own work, family, and obligations from another state.
Ambrea and our senior moving team can:
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Communicate directly with you while keeping your parent informed and involved
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Provide detailed in-home estimates with photos and inventory documentation
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Coordinate timing with your travel schedule, your parent's healthcare appointments, and the receiving community
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Handle downsizing decisions patiently and respectfully, never rushing your parent
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Provide post-move follow-up to ensure everyone is settled and comfortable
You don't have to manage every detail of your parent's move alone. Allwest is built to support both seniors and the family members helping them through this transition.
Get a Free Senior Moving Consultation
Ready to plan your senior move — or your parent's? Contact Allwest today for a free, no-obligation in-home consultation. Ambrea or one of our experienced relocation consultants will visit your home, listen to your specific situation and concerns, answer your questions, and provide a detailed, transparent estimate so you can plan with complete confidence.
We've been doing this for over 60 years. We know the difference patience and care make. And we'd be honored to help you or your loved one with this important next chapter.