Any tips for transition to Memory Care from independent living with assistance?

That's a big leap from IL to MC. I'm sure the staff helped you determine that this was the appropriate move. Mom will probably not be happy but when it's time, it's time. Probably some vague answers to her complaints will be best.

Good luck.

Thank you so much!

Here is an article with 15 tips on transitioning a loved one into Memory Care Assisted Living:

https://careforth.com/blog/dementia-alzheimers-or-memory-care

And one from Alzheimer's: click on the first article that comes up

professional-care-22-successful-move-to-dementia-care.pdf

Good luck to you