To match home's facilities to senior's faculties. Avoid stairs in a home.
Home is too large or costly to maintain.
Home may not meet present needs, physical or otherwise. Assets are tied up in the home and cash is needed. Don't drive and available transportation is not adequate. Retired and looking for new lifestyle. According to the Journal of Housing for the Elderly, it is not having to move from one's present residence in order to secure necessary support services in response to changing need.