Mom has agreed to moving into an AL. What questions do I need answered before the move?

Congratulations she has agreed! This is half the battle. Aside from the falls, realistically what else does she need help with? Investigate what Activities of Daily Living entails. I would visit a nearby facility and have them explain how they charge. Usually there’s a base price, then additional charges are added on depending if she needs more help with specific tasks like toileting, taking meds etc. These facilities are usually private pay, just FYI, at least for a time period. This is where I’d start to get more information, and then you could expand your search to other ALs in your area, as their care and payment structure may not be identical.

I'd figure out if she has Long Term Care insurance coverage and if so, what it covers. Do you think that she would qualify for Medicaid. Each state is different, but, most states she would need to require skilled nursing care and meet the financial requirements with a minimum monthly income and assets. Does she have accountants or a trustee that handles her money?

When you know what she can afford or qualifies for, I 'd tour those that are nearby and ask for referrals from people you know.

I'd make notes on what you know about her needs and discuss with her doctor. You may need a form completed as to her medical and mental condition that states what her needs are. How many of her daily activities does she need assistance with? Have you stayed in her house and observed what she really can and can't do for herself like, meals, bathing, changing, taking meds., etc. Objective responses help with the assessment. That way you can know what level of care she really needs, like AL or Memory Care, or Nursing Home.

I wouldn't be surprised if she forgets that she agreed to go to AL. That happened to me a few times. Still, eventually, we go there though.