This is a very challenging situation to be faced with.  It is important to understand that what makes this so difficult is the fact that the Alzheimer's disease may be impairing your mother's judgment; thus, she may not be able to understand the breadth of her own condition or make sensible or reasonable decisions any longer. Given this, it is important to alter your expectations of her abilities. Asking her to act in her own best interest may not be realistic anymore and you may not be able to convince her to go into assisted living willingly.  It is advisable that you seek professional assistance before you proceed.  A good first step would be to meet with your mother's physician. It is necessary to get a thorough understanding of what her level of care needs is right now and what the future may hold.  You also might want to meet with an attorney to discuss your legal rights (if you are her power of attorney, for example) as well as your mother's rights and other legal issues. Or, you may wish to consider connecting with a social worker, case manager or geriatric care consultant.  Aside from helping you manage your own thoughts or feelings surrounding this issue, the presence of a professional might make the situation easier and perhaps even more acceptable for your mother.  Lastly, in the meantime, you might consider taking your mother to tour some local facilities so that she can see things for herself and get a sense for the new environment.