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Because this is a common question, AgingCare has an article, including a printable assessment, to evaluate a parent's abilities when deciding if they are able to safely age in place. I hope this helps:
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/should-elderly-parent-continue-living-at-home-95665.htm
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ADLs for a loved one to stay living at home are different from one caregiver to the next. There isn’t a set rule that a person must go into care when they can no longer perform ADLs although they must be deficient in ADLs before they can be approved for some facilities.

The list, however, is what I have used many times to assess where my loved ones were in their ability to live “independently”.

Almost everything that can be done in an ALF or even a NH can be done in a persons home depending on manpower, finances and the willingness of the caregiver to continue home care. Many things can be done much better at home.

Since you have two sisters who share the care you might continue longer than an “only” caretaker. Not that you must.

For me personally when a person can no longer transition themselves, that would be an emergency placement. Others would use a lift.

Personal toileting or bathing are not chores I ever intend to take on if I have a choice. Others on this forum take that in stride.

Always remember that you have to advocate for yourself. You don’t have to use ADLs as a reason to be or not be a caregiver. Your life matters just as much as your father’s.
And so does your sisters. While it’s great to have sisters that are all in, I can see where it could be stressful if they wanted to keep him home and you didn’t. Each persons life must matter regardless of ADLs.

Im sorry if I missed the point of your question.
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