As my husband's dementia progressed, we moved across the country to be closer to our children. When the time came to look for a long term placement, we toured the two places in our town. One was more of a retirement/ assisted living community with memory care as an afterthought- through a door at the end of a long hallway. The other was completely understaffed and chaotic. For help, I called "A PLACE FOR MOM" It is a free service. Our case worker interviewed me to find out what my needs and then provided suggestions based on positive reviews they conducted of people who have relatives in those facilities. In Virginia, we found Brookdale facilities and settled on one that is solely dedicated to the care of people living with dementia. A Place For Mom case workers should have information about which facilities meet your financial requirements. I wish you well.