Georgia's senior population is growing steadily, driven partly by the state's lower cost of living, mild climate, and the gravitational pull of Atlanta's sprawling metro area where many adult children have settled. Whether your parent is downsizing from a longtime home in suburban Atlanta, transitioning into a Savannah retirement community, or moving closer to family anywhere in the state, senior move managers in Georgia can make the process manageable. Here's what to know.
What a Senior Move Manager Does
Senior move managers handle the parts of a senior's relocation that go beyond what a moving truck can fix. Their core work is helping your parent make decisions about belongings: decades of furniture, collectibles, paperwork, and memories. Then they manage all the logistics that flow from those decisions.
In practice: they conduct a room-by-room sort with your parent, coordinating what moves, what goes to specific family members, what gets donated (and to which organizations), and what gets sold. They coordinate with movers, estate sale companies, and donation pickups. They supervise the move itself. They unpack and set up the destination.
The emotional dimension is significant. Many seniors have lived in the same home for 20–40 years. A good senior move manager brings patience, skill with older adults, and a process that respects the weight of what's happening, while keeping things moving forward.
Cost of Senior Move Managers in Georgia
Georgia senior move managers are generally mid-range in national terms. Full-service engagements in the Atlanta metro area typically run $2,500–$5,000. Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, and smaller markets are generally lower, often $1,500–$3,500.
Hourly rates range from $50 to $95/hr. The Atlanta market has more competition, which keeps pricing in check and gives you more options to compare.
What drives cost: the size and age of the origin home (older Atlanta suburbs can have large homes with finished basements), whether estate sale coordination is needed, distance to the destination, and whether the transition involves assisted living or memory care.
How to Find and Vet a Senior Move Manager in Georgia
1. Start with NASMM
Georgia has approximately 50 NASMM-certified senior move managers, most of them concentrated in the Atlanta metro. NASMM membership is the baseline professional credential in this field.
2. Ask about their geographic coverage
Georgia is a large state. A senior move manager based in Atlanta may or may not serve Savannah, Augusta, or rural south Georgia. Confirm their actual service area before investing time in an initial consultation.
3. Evaluate their process for difficult decisions
Ask a candidate: What happens when a client can't decide what to do with an item? How do you handle a situation where family members disagree about belongings? Their answers reveal their interpersonal skills, which matter as much as their logistics expertise.
4. Ask for recent references
Request references from the last 12 months. Older references are less useful because staffing and quality can change. A quick reference call (5 minutes) is worth the effort. [Browse Georgia senior move managers →](/directory/georgia/)
Georgia Senior Move Manager Directory
Our directory lists NASMM-certified senior move managers across Georgia. Profiles include service area, credentials, and direct contact, free for families. Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, and beyond. [Browse the Georgia directory →](/directory/georgia/)
Key Cities in Georgia
Atlanta
The Atlanta metro is by far the most active market for senior move management in Georgia. Suburbs like Alpharetta, Marietta, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, and Peachtree City have large senior populations and frequent transitions. Atlanta's traffic means move-day logistics require careful coordination.
Savannah
Savannah's historic character attracts retirees, and the city has a significant and stable senior population. Senior move managers here often work with older homes in historic neighborhoods. Moves here require careful handling of antiques and period furnishings.
Augusta
Augusta serves as a regional hub for seniors across the Central Savannah River Area. The city has a large military retiree population from Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon), along with a significant civilian senior community. Move managers here often work across the Georgia-South Carolina border.
Columbus
Columbus has a large military retiree community from Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning) and a growing civilian senior population. The city's lower cost of living makes it a destination for retirees from Atlanta and other higher-cost areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior move managers are in Georgia?
Georgia has approximately 50 NASMM-certified senior move managers. The majority are in the Atlanta metro, with some coverage in Savannah, Augusta, and Columbus. Rural areas of Georgia have limited coverage. Be prepared for travel fees if your parent is outside a major metro.
What is the difference between a senior move manager and a senior placement advisor?
A senior placement advisor helps families choose the right facility: which assisted living community, which nursing home. A senior move manager handles the physical transition: sorting, packing, moving, and setting up. They serve different needs, though some professionals offer both services.
Can a Georgia senior move manager help with a move from another state into Georgia?
Yes. Atlanta in particular receives a significant number of seniors relocating from other states to be closer to family. Many Georgia senior move managers routinely handle the receiving end of long-distance moves: setting up the destination home before or shortly after your parent arrives.
How much notice do I need to give a senior move manager in Georgia?
For non-urgent moves, 3–6 weeks is standard. Atlanta-area managers book up faster; smaller markets have more availability. If there's a hard deadline (facility move-in date, home closing), share it upfront so the manager can confirm they can meet it.