What are care home removals?
Care home removals are the practical side of moving an older person into a care home: deciding what comes with them, packing, the removal itself and setting up their room. Chayce provides this with one coordinator across the UK.
How much do care home removals cost?
Chayce packages start at £995 for packing and an insured removal. Silver Comfort at £1,850 adds declutter help, a deep clean and unpacking with a coordinator. A Discovery Consultation costs £150. The final cost depends on the size of the home and the help you need.
Can you help if the move is urgent?
Tell us as soon as you know. We work to shorter timescales where we can, but the right package and date depend on the size of the home and our availability, so please call to talk it through.
Do you help choose a care home or give care advice?
No. Choosing a home, care needs and funding are for the person, their family and their care and medical professionals. We help only with the practical move.
What should an elderly person take to a care home?
Start with personal items such as photographs, a favourite chair or blanket, books and a clock. Many homes provide a bed and some furniture, so ask the home what it provides and what you may bring before you pack large items.
Can you clear the family home afterwards?
We help sort, pack and move belongings, and can help you decide what to keep, pass on or let go, always with your agreement. We are not a house clearance firm, so we do not empty a property for disposal.
How do I move someone into a care home?
Once the decision has been made with the right professionals, agree a moving date with the home, sort what comes with them, label clothes and belongings, pack, and set up the room so it feels familiar. A removals coordinator can handle the practical work. See our moving into a care home checklist.
Can you move from one care home to another?
Yes. People do move between care homes. Speak to the new home, the family and, where relevant, the person's social worker or care team, and plan the practical move gently, as change can be unsettling. Chayce can help with the packing, removal and set-up.
Is the removal insured?
Yes. Every Chayce removal is fully insured against loss or damage in transit, and the cover is set out in your service agreement before the move begins.
Do you work outside Northampton?
Yes. We are based in Northampton and arrange moves across the whole UK.
