5 Reasons Fall is the Best Time to Move to Assisted Living

Autumn is the season that teaches us change can be beautiful. And this fall might just be the perfect season for your loved one to experience a fresh start at an assisted living community. Read on for five practical reasons why fall 2025 might be the ideal time for your loved one to make the move to assisted living and an exciting, new phase of life!  

1. Off-peak season  
Summer can be one of the most expensive times to move to assisted living, when there tends to be a higher demand for moving companies and trucks. A fall move might be a boon to your budget! Also, assisted living communities often see higher demand for move-ins in winter, so moving in an off season means your parent of loved one will have more time to settle in and get comfortable before a rush of new residents join the community.  

2. Safer moving weather  
After the extreme heat of the summer has passed, fall’s milder, cooler days can make it easier to do the actual physical work it takes to move, like carrying boxes and lugging furniture. It also means a safer environment for moving before winter sets in: no icy sidewalks, winter storms, or dangerous driving conditions.  

3. Financial planning perks 

If you're working with your parents to sell the family home, it can be easier to do so in the autumn, a prime season for real estate sales! Plus, if your plan is for your parents to move before year’s end, that can make it easier to factor new assisted living expenses into your or their annual budget. 

4. A home for the holidays  
By moving in fall, your parent or loved one can settle into their assisted living apartment before the holidays, which will give them more time to adjust to their new home. Plus, moving your loved one in the fall also means they will have access to companionship and support in the winter months when isolation and fall risks increase.  

5. Opportunities for connection  
Making friends can be easier in the fall, when many assisted living communities host frequent social gatherings, events, and activities with seasonal themes. Our residents also have easy access to a range of activities including fitness classes, book clubs, card games, music appreciation, and more, so your loved one will have opportunities to connect and engage right off the bat.  

Benefits of assisted living   
Juggling appointments, errands, chores, and care for your parent or loved one in addition to managing your own personal and work responsibilities can be truly overwhelming. But when you know your loved one is safe in a quality assisted living community, you can take a deep breath and enjoy more meaningful, relaxed visits.  

At our assisted living communities, you’ll feel secure knowing that trained care professionals are on hand to assist your loved one when needed, while our continuum of care from assisted living to memory care to relief suites, means they will continue to be supported if needs change.   

Your next steps  
Are you and your loved one ready to embrace this season of change as one of opportunity? Then discover assisted living at a Comforts of Home, White Pines, or Gracewood community! 

Each one is warm, welcoming environment where your loved one will feel seen, heard, and cared for, featuring comfortable, well-appointed assisted living apartments, a full schedule of engaging activities and wellness programming, quality amenities and services, and personal assistance provided by a team of experienced care professionals.  

To learn more about our senior living communities in Minnesota and Wisconsin or schedule an in-person visit. We can’t wait to meet you this fall!