Senior Transitions Specialist

San Diego, California.

 
Rachael Hughel

Your Senior Transitions Specialist

Serving Families For Over 25 Years In Southern California.
"I am here to help you ease your AND your seniors transition stress"

Ibegan my career right here in San Diego, working with RE/MAX on Morena Blvd, where I specialized in helping investors buy, sell, and flip multi-family apartment buildings throughout the county. Now I am your local Senior Transitions Specialist and I am here to help you during the "next" phases of life.

With over 25 Years of real estate experience and more than 500 home sales in addition to Project Management, Consultation, Property Management, Contractor Negotiations, Move Logistics and Senior Transitions experience, I’m proud to be ranked among the top 2% of Zillow agents in Southern California and a top advocate for Seniors in our local community. Over the course of my career, I’ve helped hundreds of families navigate movements and changes and I have even helped a few investors achieve their real estate goals.


Senior Transitions Specialist  - Licensed Real Estate Professional
  • Planning: Measure and document the new residence to optimize layout, accessibility, and comfort.
  • Packing: Professionally pack fragile and valuable items with clear labeling for efficient unpacking.
  • Organizing: Conduct respectful inventories and coordinate donations, sales, or disposals as requested.
  • Moving: Secure transportation of household items from legacy spaces to their new phase-of-life residence.
  • Setup: Position furniture, hang personal items, and set up essentials to create an immediate sense of home.
  • Coordination: Communicate with healthcare providers, facility staff, and administrators to smooth logistics and care-related needs.
  • Realtor Services: Representation for sellers and estates in real estate transactions tied to the move.

“We serve as advocates, coordinators, and emotional support systems during what can be one of the most stressful transitions in a person’s life,” - Rachael Hughel, Owner

A transition specialist / senior move manager / relocation specialist is a professional who helps older adults and their loved ones through significant life changes, most often moves. These specialists merge practical real estate project management with empathetic logistical support to orchestrate task associated with seniors transitioning to different locations or living situations. Both the logistical tasks and the emotional adjustments that come with downsizing, relocating, or shifting care are addressed by our team. Our objective is to deliver a secure, calm, and supportive experience. Entrust us with the logistics so your family can concentrate on connection and comfort during this milestone.

Senior transitions specialist assisting a client during a move

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What is this service going to do to alleviate the stress of our seniors transition?

Our core service include Assements, Planning, Organizing, Inventory and PAckaging, Downsizing Assistance, Moving Coordinateion, Space Planning, Administrative Coordination, Facillitation and more. Please read on for more details.

Assessment & Planning

We start with a thorough review of the current home, health needs, and goals for the future. From there we prepare a practical timeline, a realistic budget, and a step‑by‑step plan that anticipates challenges and streamlines the move.

Downsizing & Organizing

Sorting lifetime belongings can be emotionally difficult. We provide respectful, patient assistance to help decide what to keep, donate, sell, or discard — preserving meaningful items while simplifying possessions to fit the new living situation.

Packing & Inventory

Fragile and valuable items are packed professionally and clearly labeled so unpacking is efficient and predictable. We can create detailed inventories and use room‑by‑room organization to make settling in smoother.

Moving Coordination

We coordinate with licensed moving companies experienced in senior relocations to manage packing, transport, and delivery. Our oversight helps protect belongings and reduces timing hassles for families.

Space Planning & Setup

Using floor plans and accessibility considerations, we arrange furniture and place everyday items so the new home feels familiar and safe. Setup emphasizes sight lines, ease of movement, and quick access to essentials.

Care & Provider Coordination

We liaise with healthcare teams, assisted living staff, and administrators to synchronize move‑in dates, transfer records, and ensure any care requirements are communicated and accommodated.

Family Facilitation

When relatives have differing opinions, a neutral transition professional can guide conversations, clarify priorities, and keep the senior’s wishes at the center of decisions.

Realtor & Home Preparation

For clients selling a property, we represent the seller and coordinate with, staging specialists, and contractors. We can also oversee estate sales or auctions for items not moving to the new residence.

Benefits of Working With a Specialist

Engaging a transition specialist reduces logistical strain, helps protect dignity and independence, brings senior‑focused expertise, saves time for busy family members, and offers an impartial perspective when emotions run high.

How to Find the Right Specialist

Look for experience with older adults, relevant certifications (such as NASMM), clear examples of services offered, a communication style that respects the senior, solid references, and transparent fees. Ask for client testimonials or referrals from healthcare professionals.

Starting the Conversation

Introducing a specialist can be sensitive. Consider framing the discussion as a way to ease the process for everyone, suggesting a no‑obligation consultation to gather information, sharing positive examples from others, and emphasizing that the specialist represents the senior’s preferences.