A senior move is often much more than simply changing location. Many of our customers’ relatives tell us: “It feels like a whole chapter of life gets sorted out again.” For many seniors, this step is challenging both emotionally and organizationally.
It’s not just about moving furniture, but about enabling a safe, dignified, and understanding transition into a new phase of life. That’s exactly why having an experienced and sensitive partner is so important.
Gebr. Roggendorf GmbH specializes in senior relocations and understands the special needs that can arise during this phase of life. With great sensitivity, respect, and careful planning, we ensure that your move is not only well-organized, but also warmly supported on a personal level.
A senior relocation involves requirements that go beyond those of a typical move. One customer put it perfectly: “I could no longer handle it physically on my own—let alone emotionally.”
The most important needs include:
Many seniors need not just physical help, but also someone who accompanies them patiently and compassionately.
A professional moving company should therefore have experience dealing with the special situations faced by older people.
The new environment should be easily accessible and barrier-free. Wide doors, level entrances, or proximity to doctors and shopping facilities often make a big difference later on.
It’s often about items with great emotional value—photos, souvenirs, art, or old furniture. We often hear: “This piece has been with me for 40 years.”
Such things require especially careful packing and gentle transport.
Gebr. Roggendorf GmbH offers a comprehensive service package specially tailored for seniors. It’s not just about logistics, but also about providing a sense of security—for seniors and their families.
We take care of packing all items, especially fragile and valuable pieces, with the utmost care. Many say afterwards: “I was so relieved that I didn’t have to worry about it myself.”
Wardrobes, lamps, or treasured items are professionally dismantled and safely reassembled at the new home. We’re also happy to dispose of old furniture.
We coordinate the entire process, from the initial planning meeting to the last box.
This allows you or your loved ones to calmly focus on the new stage of life.
If a person has an officially recognized care level (at least care level 1), moving to a senior-friendly or barrier-free apartment, assisted living, senior shared-living, or partially to a care home can be subsidized by the care insurance.
The subsidy covers moving costs, i.e. transport, furniture disassembly/assembly, possibly furnishing, and can be up to €4,180.
Prerequisite: The move must be part of a so-called “measure to improve the living environment,” meaning it must serve to adapt the home to care needs or to ensure independence or care.
In some cases, the social welfare office or social assistance (as part of care support) may also step in, especially if the care need is recognized and income or assets are insufficient to cover care or moving costs yourself.
Many relatives are often unaware that such subsidies are possible, so it’s worth getting in touch with the care insurance or social services early and having the situation checked.
If no state or care-related support is possible, usually only private financing remains. In that case, it is advisable to:
draw up a clear cost plan with a detailed quote from the moving company (including transport, packing, packing materials, helpers, etc.),
possibly share the financing between family members,
or use personal savings or pensions.
A transparent quote provides clarity and planning security for families in particular, making the decision of whether and when the move should take place easier.
The costs vary depending on the scope of the move. This includes:
Moving distance:
A move within Cologne is significantly cheaper than moving to another city or abroad.
Size of the household:
The more furniture and keepsakes that need to be transported, the higher the costs.
Additional services:
Renovations, furniture assembly, or organizational support also influence the price.
For a senior move within Cologne, typical costs range from €500 to €2,000, depending on the scope and additional services required.
Especially for seniors with physical limitations, it’s important that the new home is optimally set up.
We make sure that furniture is arranged so that pathways are clear and everyday life can be lived safely.
Many older people do not want to be alone on moving day. Several of our customers told us after the move: “It was so reassuring that someone was there to take care of things.”
We support the entire process, both organizationally and personally.
A senior move requires sensitivity and patience.
It’s about memories, life stories, and often a piece of identity.
A specialized company understands these aspects and responds individually to wishes and concerns.
Safety plays a decisive role, especially in old age.
We make sure that all items are protected and that the entire process is reliably planned.
A customer once said very aptly:
“It was important to me that everything arrived, and without any stress.”
A senior relocation is a major step—organizationally, emotionally, and personally. Gebr. Roggendorf GmbH supports you in this with extensive experience, empathy, and a clearly structured plan. From careful packing and arranging a barrier-free new home to a safe arrival: we take care of every single step.
Feel free to contact us for personal advice and a customized quote. We’re here for you—reliable, compassionate, and with the understanding that a senior move deserves.
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