[Cajundaddy]

If your dad is in pretty good shape, consider keeping her in the home she knows and have a caregiver come in every day. Moving to an unfamiliar place is hard for them. Once they become combative or begin to wander off this no longer works.

My mom had progressive dementia and started seeing things and imagining things, becoming fearful at night. Living at home alone was no longer an option. We moved her into an elegant place with her own apartment and common dining for 3-4 years and that was a good transition. As she progressed she needed more personalized care and we found a home nearby with only 5-6 residents and she lived her final days there within easy visitation. We came to see her often and take her out to lunch or just for a drive at different times of the day. We got to know the staff on a personal level and they were good, but there are no perfect solutions. Dementia sucks.

Best wishes finding a place that she is comfortable with where she gets quality care.