Yes; based on the level of care he needs - it would be a lockdown situation. It all starts with you and his doctor. He will be evaluated for dementia and his doctor will establish that he needs that level of care AS well as the fact that he can't stop drinking. I would think it would be a safety issue. If the senior community he was at wanted you to hire 24 hour care then he is probably at the level to qualify. Hopefully' he has a good doctor who is not only aware of all you have been going thru with him and, understands you've reached a point where someone is telling you he needs 24 hour supervision. I wish you the best.