How do you know when it’s time to move your relative into an assisted living facility?

Hey All! I’m trying to figure out if my mom is truly ready for an assisted living facility. She is still very active (walks, cuts the lawn, etc). The issue is more her memory. She asks the same questions over and over and is starting to have issues with rational decision making. She still makes her own meals but is starting to only eat the same several things. She pays her bills on time and only forgets appts once in a good while.

My concern is taking her away from her familiar place of living too soon. She was born in the house she’s in (she’s now 83)! She doesn’t have many friends left and my sister and I live an hour away (she stays with me every couple of months for long weekends).

We are planning to eventually sell her house and use that money for a private facility. The non(?)-private facilities seem to be dumpy and the care has a terrible reputation.

How did you guys make this decision (timing-wise) if you’ve been in a similar position?

Thank you.