I ndependence in the elderly is a state where the elderly are not dependent on others in performing daily activities. Physical changes in the elderly will limit the independence of the elderly and affect the incident falls on the elderly. Research purposes: This study aims to assess the relationship level of independence with the risk of falling in the elderly. The study used an observational analytic study with cross-sectional design. Using consecutive sampling on 54 elderly who originated in Sasana Tresna Werdha in Cibubur, East Jakarta. Data were collected by interview and questionnaire consisting of demographic data, independence level was measured using Barthel (ADL) and (IADL) questionnaire while the fall risk was measured using Morse Fall Scale questionnaire. Data analysis using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17.0 and using spearman rank order correlation test. Results: There is a significant relationship between the level of independence with the risk of fall (p <0.05). The correlation coefficient (r = - 0.966 and - 0.900) indicates a significant correlation, as the degree of independence decreases, the risk of falling increases in the elderly.Conclusion: There is a relationship between the degree of independence and the risk of falling.