01·the inplace score

15 dimensions. One number. A shared language.

The InPlace Score™ is how Kintently turns the observations of a family into a measurement. It runs from 0 to 1000, falls into one of five bands, and adjusts for the capacity of the person doing the caring.

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02·what the score measures

Six basic activities. Nine instrumental ones. All in human language.

Activities of Daily Living

  • Bathing

    Can they wash safely? Has the routine changed?

  • Dressing

    Are clothes appropriate for weather and condition?

  • Mobility

    Walking, standing, transferring. Steady or hesitant?

  • Eating

    Are meals regular? Has appetite shifted?

  • Toileting

    Independent and on time?

  • Socialization

    Connections with friends and family. Present or fading?

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

  • Medications

    Right pills, right time, every day?

  • Healthcare

    Appointments kept, instructions followed?

  • Transportation

    Driving safely or relying on others?

  • Finances

    Bills paid, accounts in order?

  • Meals

    Cooking and grocery decisions handled?

  • Cleaning

    Home tidy at the level they'd want?

  • Maintenance

    Repairs and upkeep noticed and managed?

  • Shopping

    Errands run without unnecessary risk?

  • Communications

    Returning calls, opening mail, using devices?

03·how the score works

Five bands. Each one a different conversation.

Each dimension is assessed on a 1–5 scale. The score is weighted and produces a number from 0 to 1000.

Strong
801–1000
Good
601–800
Steady
401–600
Watch
201–400
Concern
0–200
04·the burnout multiplier

The score watches you too.

Six self-check questions about your own capacity: sleep, stress, time, support, energy, emotional state. Your answers adjust the InPlace Score™. If the person doing the caring is running on empty, the overall picture reflects that. Because the person doing the caring is also the person most likely to need help.

The first time I answered the caregiver questions, I cried. Nobody had ever asked.
Esi, daughter · Brooklyn
  • SleepRestless
  • StressElevated
  • TimeStretched
  • SupportLimited
  • EnergyLow
  • Emotional stateSteady

Caregiver capacity · adjusts the overall score

05·longitudinal tracking

One check-in is a snapshot. Monthly check-ins are a story.

NovDecJanFebMarAprMay

Score-over-time, with trend arrows and month-over-month comparison. This is the picture you need when you talk to the doctor.

06·multi-assessor scoring

When more than one of you contributes, the score reflects all of your perspectives.

The family sees where they agree and where they diverge. That's the conversation starter, not the argument.

07·methodology

Built on frameworks geriatric clinicians have used for decades.

We applied proven ADL and IADL measurement approaches to a new context: the family, not the clinic. The InPlace Score™ gives families a shared, structured way to talk about what they're observing.

The InPlace Score™ is not a medical assessment. It's an observational framework for families. If you have concerns about your parent's health, consult their healthcare provider.

See your first InPlace Score.