It's good that your mum's happy there. My dad also became calmer when he went into care. I expect it feels safe there.
Good Morning @Palerider, sounds like you had a good day, and your Mum is settling in. It does seem to be very similar to my own experience, namely that the anxiety that was there suddenly lifted, which came as a great relief as I found that extremely difficult to witness and try to manage.
I will never forget the first time I went to visit Mummy in her CH. I had been crying a lot but was holding it together for her. I found her in the gardens, working on a raised bed, very happy that gardening was easier with tubs rather than a whole garden.
It was such a relief to see her happy and I realised that although the move had been a massive change for all, she felt safer and happier in an environment where less was expected of her and there were comforting routines.
What a difference understanding friends make
@Palerider , that sounds like a positive move after a bumpy start. Enjoy being the son again, your Mum will love having you back in her life as her child & not her carer.((((((()hugs))))))))
It sounds like a very good day @Palerider, and the sort of thing that you need. Glad your mum is settling in so well, that is great to hear.