This document provides a checklist to help determine when a loved one may need assisted living. It outlines several areas to evaluate including medication management, food/groceries, daily activities, social contact, driving ability, and calls to family/providers. Catching signs of needing help earlier rather than later can help families better plan and may reduce emotional and financial costs compared to later intervention. The national figures estimate millions will need assisted living support annually, and nursing home costs average over $74,000 per year currently. Evaluating independence across several daily living areas can indicate when assisted living should be considered.