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What care does your parent need?

Answer 23 quick questions about daily life and safety. We’ll total the results automatically and point you to the right starting place — in-home care, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing.

0 of 23 answered
Section A

Activities of Daily Living

Basic self-care tasks.

0 Independent  ·  1 Occasional help  ·  2Regular help  ·  3 Full assistance
1Bathing or showering
2Dressing appropriately
3Toileting (using the bathroom independently)
4Transferring (getting in/out of bed or a chair safely)
5Bladder or bowel control (continence)
6Eating or feeding themselves
Section B

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

Independent-living tasks.

0 Independent  ·  1 Occasional help  ·  2Regular help  ·  3 Full assistance
7Taking medications correctly and on schedule
8Preparing meals
9Housekeeping and laundry
10Getting around safely (driving or arranging transportation)
11Managing money, bills, and mail
12Using the phone or getting help in an emergency
Section C

Cognitive & Safety

Any “Yes” here is a red flag that may point to memory care, regardless of the score above.

13Gets confused about time, place, or familiar people
14Has wandered or gotten lost, even in familiar surroundings
15Has left the stove or oven on, water running, or the door unlocked
16Shows poor safety judgment (scams, answering the door for strangers, unsafe outings)
17Has mood or behavior changes (agitation, aggression, sundowning) that are hard to manage at home
Section D

Medical & Skilled Care Needs

Any “Yes” here suggests a skilled nursing evaluation is needed.

18Needs skilled nursing care (wound care, injections, IV therapy, feeding tube, or catheter care)
19Has had a recent hospitalization, surgery, or fall, and currently needs rehab or recovery support
20Has a chronic condition needing frequent nurse monitoring (e.g., unstable diabetes, CHF, COPD)
21Is unable to walk even with a cane or walker, uses a wheelchair full-time, or is bedbound
Section E

Additional Considerations

These don’t change the recommended tier on their own, but they’re worth flagging to whoever does the placement.

22Cannot safely be left alone overnight
23Has fallen two or more times in the past six months
Result

Answer all 23 questions to see the recommended type of care. 23 left.

ADL  0/18
IADL  0/18
Combined  0/36
Cognitive flags  0/5
Medical flags  0/4

This tool is a general screening guide, not a medical or clinical diagnosis. Final care decisions should involve the family, the senior’s physician, and an in-person assessment by Oklahoma Senior Placement. Nothing entered here is saved, stored, or sent anywhere — every total is calculated in your browser and disappears when you leave the page.