Guiding Families Through Life’s Next Chapter: How a Real Estate Agent Can Help Transition an Aging Loved One to Skilled Care

When it’s time for an aging parent or loved one to transition from their home to a skilled nursing or assisted living facility, families are often faced with emotional and logistical challenges. From selling the family home to managing the details of downsizing, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. That’s where a compassionate and experienced real estate agent can make all the difference.

At the Melissa Merriman Team, we understand that this is more than just a move — it’s a deeply personal life transition. Our team has agents who specialize in senior transitions, downsizing, and estate sales, including Kerry Sholtes, who brings a background in healthcare and a unique understanding of the emotional and physical needs that often accompany this stage of life.

The Role of a Real Estate Agent in Senior Transitions

A knowledgeable agent can provide valuable support in many areas, including:

• Home Evaluation & Market Preparation: Helping families determine the best strategy to sell a loved one’s home quickly and at the right price.

• Coordinating Estate Sales or Clean-Outs: Working with trusted local professionals to make the process of decluttering and organizing more manageable.

• Connecting with Local Senior Resources: Referrals to senior move managers, estate attorneys, and elder care professionals in the Pittsburgh area.

• Navigating Emotions with Care: Offering guidance with compassion and respect, understanding that selling a longtime home is a major life change.

Why Experience in Healthcare Matters

Having a real estate professional who understands healthcare systems, facility transitions, and family communication can greatly ease the process. Kerry Sholtes combines her healthcare experience with her real estate expertise to help families make confident, informed decisions. She understands both the emotional toll and practical realities of transitioning to assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing facilities.

Supporting Families in the Pittsburgh Area

Whether you’re just beginning to explore options or already managing the details of a move, our team provides personalized, step-by-step support. We work throughout Westmoreland, Allegheny, and surrounding counties, helping families ensure their loved ones are supported through every phase of the transition.

If you’re planning a transition for an aging loved one and need guidance on selling their home or preparing for the move, reach out to Kerry Sholtes on the Melissa Merriman Team today. 724-861-0500

Let our team help you handle the real estate — so you can focus on what matters most: your loved one’s comfort and care.