Client Reviews
What Families Are Saying About Smooth Transitions
For more than 10 years, Smooth Transitions has helped seniors and families throughout Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and the East Valley navigate life’s transitions.
Whether helping a family downsize from a longtime home, coordinating a move to independent living, or assisting after a health event, our goal is always the same: to make the transition as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Why Families Choose Smooth Transitions
“I give Mai a 500!”
“I have never met a harder worker with more cheer and genuine goodwill toward her clients. Mai totally streamlined this overwhelming process and took so much strain and burden off me.”
- Terri , Legacy Retirement Residence
“Going beyond the call of duty. You made a project that was overwhelming to me much more manageable.”
- Alan , Robson Reserve in Sun Lakes
“Everything. On time. Organized. Pleasant. You’re wonderful!”
- Dorothy , Atria Chandler Villas
“Very efficient, took the worry and details off my hands! Mai was able to help me with moving at a time I needed the help: after surgery.”
- Maria , Scottsdale
“Mai and her wonderful crew were very organized, practical, efficient, and caring.”
- Denise
Downsizing & Organizing
Downsizing can be one of the most overwhelming parts of a move. We help families sort, organize, and make decisions with confidence.
“Every drawer, cabinet and closet was full. What felt like a truly overwhelming process was instead a relief.”
- Sandy
“They understand the emotional issues related to downsizing and go the extra mile.”
- Jen L (Cadence of Chandler)
“I didn’t know where to begin and her team walked me through every single step.”
- Cory (Tuscany at McCormick Ranch)
Space Planning & Move Coordination
Before moving day, we help determine what furniture will fit and where everything will go. “Mai measured the furniture and showed us on floor plans what would fit.”
- Barbara
“Mai measured the new apartment and created a furniture layout plan before moving day.”
- Sharon
“They helped determine which furniture pieces we could take.”
- Doug
Senior Living Transitions
We help seniors and families transition to independent living, assisted living, memory care, and retirement communities throughout Phoenix and the East Valley.
“My 90-year-old parents needed to move to a higher care level quickly.” – Marilyn
“They packed, moved, unpacked and even rehung artwork. It looked like he had lived there for months.”
- Vikki (Atria of Sierra Pointe)
“They treated my elderly parents with respect and dignity.”
- Susan (Mirabella at ASU)
Long-Distance Family Support
Many of our clients live out of state and rely on us to coordinate every detail of their loved one’s move.
“We coordinated the move from 2,000 miles away. Mai and her team handled every detail professionally and compassionately.”
- Jen
“I live in another state and needed my father moved to assisted living.”
- Laura (Friendship Village of Tempe)
“An unplanned, time-limited move while we were on vacation. Smooth Transitions made a stressful situation feel like we were in good hands.”
- Julie
Professionalism & Communication
Families often tell us that communication and responsiveness made all the difference. “I always knew exactly what was happening.”
- Teresa
“I sent an email on a Sunday and Mai replied within an hour.”
- Jenna
“Everything they committed to, they did with care.”
- Larry (Canyon Winds Retirement Community)
What Makes Smooth Transitions Different
“I’ve worked with Mai and her team for over four years helping seniors and their families. They go above and beyond to ensure every move is smooth.”
- Areyda F., Director of Sales “ONE STOP PROBLEM SOLVER!”
- Jenna (Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living)
“If I could give them 10 stars, I would.”
- Cory
“Everything was smooth as glass from beginning to end.”
- Melissa (Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living)
Communities We Frequently Serve
Smooth Transitions regularly assists families moving to and from senior living communities throughout Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Sun Lakes, Ahwatukee, and Phoenix, including moves into and out of East Valley.
EXCELLENT Based on 50 reviews Posted on Google cory roginTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mai and he incredible team just finished helping me transition my friend from her condo to assisted living. I didn’t know where to begin and her team walked me through every single step of sorting, packing, moving, unpacking, and so much more. If I could give them 10 stars I would. They are incredible professionals and provide the very best quality you can imagine. I will use their services again and again. There were no surprises or hidden charges - everything was 100% as they said it would be. Thank you for everything. I am so grateful.Posted on Google Michelle PavittTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I used Smooth Transitions AZ to move recently and they are absolutely amazing! They came and packed up my old place and moved me to my new place AND they unpacked me and put everything in its place. It was so nice to wake up in my new place and have everything put away. This was a tremendous help as I am in a wheelchair and limited in my moving abilities. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Smooth Transitions AZ for anyone who is moving, downsizing, in need of decluttering, etc. Call and ask for Mai!Posted on Google Cindy WalshTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. E&M Delivery showed up on time for our move, they adjusted our move twice to meet our schedule. The crew was polite, friendly and very professional. The move out and in couldn’t have been any better. I highly recommend them!!Posted on Google areyda felixTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mai Thompson and her team are trustworthy and true-life savers! I've been working with them for over 4 years helping seniors and their families move efficiently and in a timely manner. Her staff is professional and respectful. They have smiles on their faces and go above and beyond to ensure the move is smooth. I highly recommend them to anyone.Posted on Google Tracy KennedyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I hired Mai and her team recently to move my elderly mother from one community to the next. They took care of everything seamlessly to make sure there was as little disruption as possible from packing the day before to moving and unpacking the next day. Her team is professional and trustworthy. Thank you, Mai!Posted on Google Susan MocattaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mae and her crew at Smooth Transitions were incredible from planning the steps to moving my parents into memory care down to small caring details. They helped us sort through all of my parents belongings, boxing and moving everything including all furniture into new apartment. Once in new apartment (within 4 hours!!!) the crew unpacked EVERYTHING and placed it in its new home, decorated beautifully and even hung their artwork so professionally. They treated my elderly parents with respect and dignity. I highly recommend using Smooth Transitions to make your and loved one's lives easier.Posted on Google Kelli LawheadTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Caring, efficient, careful, patient and diligent! Every single part of this move for my step mom to assisted living was well-done from the first call to Mai, the sweet packing crew, to the moving guys. Always smiling. Happy to do the work, offering to even do more to help. Highly recommend.Posted on Google Ken AlperTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you are a senior citizen or a loved-one of a senior citizen who is contemplating a move to a new location or to an independent/assisted living facilty, I strong;ly urge you to consider using the services of Smooth Transitions. These are highly trained professionals who will pack up your belongings, eliminated any unwanted/unneeded possessions, move everything and unpack it all and put it just where you want it. You do not have to lift a finger!! We just moved into independent living and we could not have done it without Mai Thompson and her crew. Nothing damaged - nothing missiPosted on Google James PickensTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mai Thompson and her team are consummate professionals. I have hired them three times over many years to move my parents from their single family home and into independent living, then my Dad into a different one after my Mom died, and again to move my Dad into assisted living. Mai is very responsive via both text and voice; she sets everything up and makes it all happen, even on very short notice. All of the packing ladies are kind and careful; they even re-hang the pictures and portraits. The movers are very nice, careful, thorough and brutally strong as well. You don’t have to worry about anything because Mai is on top of it all. Thank you for everything, Mai! Great work, as usual!Posted on Google Sue HooverTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I live in Florida and when my mom died in Arizona cleaning out her place was an impossible job for me. Smooth transitions was recommended to me and they did it all. This took a loud off of my shoulders. They took less than 4 hours and it would have taken me days. It was well worth the price. Anyone that is overwhelmed with a move or donation after a death needs to consider this company.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. 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