Feeding

0 — Dependent (needs full assistance with feeding)+05 — Needs some help (cutting food, spreading, etc.)+510 — Independent — able to feed themselves from tray or plate if food within reach+10

Bathing

0 — Dependent+05 — Independent — able to bathe themselves entirely (without assistance)+5

Personal Hygiene / Grooming

0 — Dependent — requires assistance+05 — Independent — able to wash face, comb hair, clean teeth, shave (implements provided)+5

Dressing

0 — Dependent+05 — Needs help but can do at least half unaided+510 — Independent — can dress and undress independently+10

Bowel Control

0 — Incontinent (or needs to be given enemas)+05 — Occasional accident (once/week or less)+510 — Continent — no accidents; able to use enema or suppository if needed+10

Bladder Control

0 — Incontinent, or catheterized and unable to manage alone+05 — Occasional accident+510 — Continent — able to manage catheter independently if applicable+10

Toilet Use

0 — Dependent+05 — Needs some help, but can do some things alone+510 — Independent on toilet or commode+10

Transfers (Bed to Chair and Back)

0 — Unable — no sitting balance+05 — Major help (physical, 1–2 people); can sit+510 — Minor help (verbal or physical)+1015 — Independent+15

Mobility on Level Surfaces

0 — Immobile or < 50 yards+05 — Wheelchair independent, including corners, > 50 yards+510 — Walks with help of one person (verbal or physical) > 50 yards+1015 — Independent (but may use any aid) > 50 yards+15

Stairs

0 — Unable+05 — Needs help (verbal, physical, or carrying aid)+510 — Independent — up and down stairs independently (may use handrail)+10

Barthel Index — Activities of Daily Living Assessment

Barthel Index — Activities of Daily Living Assessment