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Derby in 4 Numbers
Derby Assisted Living Communities We Work With
The community below is a Patriot Angels partner in Derby, ready to work with veterans and surviving spouses on VA benefits.
Other Options for Veterans Near Derby
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Derby.
Derby Assisted Living Costs and VA Benefits
No separate Derby figure is published, so the best benchmark is the Kansas median of $5,975 a month (CareScout 2025), $225 under the U.S. median of $6,200. Recurring assisted living bills count as medical expenses; how VA counts medical expenses explains the math. In Derby, as elsewhere, the care level written into the plan moves the price more than the apartment does.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas assisted living median | $5,975 | $2,130 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| Kansas in-home care | $6,435 | $2,590 |
Find Out What a Derby Veteran or Surviving Spouse Could Receive
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Derby veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. See which types of care qualify for Aid & Attendance, including assisted living.
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Derby Veterans and Their Families
About 2,076 veterans live in Derby, and 839 of them are 65 or older. Across Sedgwick County, there are 26,943 veterans, 13,810 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Derby Communities
Dementia down the road
This Derby partner also runs memory care, so a move may not be needed if memory declines.
Room to start independent
1 Derby partner also offers independent living, useful for a couple with different care needs.
Care-level pricing
Ask how a Derby community decides care levels and how much the bill rises with each step.
Visiting distance
A Derby community near the family member who visits most often usually beats a slightly nicer one farther away.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Derby
Widen the search beyond Derby with these nearby Kansas cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
Families in Derby and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google. BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews
Derby Assisted Living Questions
Can a Derby veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Derby who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Derby?
No Derby-only figure is published. The Kansas median is $5,975 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Derby?
Just one, in Derby, plus 25 across Kansas.
Which Derby communities also offer memory care?
Our Derby partner does. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Does a Derby community have to accept VA benefits?
No. Aid & Attendance is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward the bill at any private Derby community.
More Care Options in Derby
Independent living in Derby
For Derby veterans who don’t need daily care yet. One of these partners offers it too.
Memory care in Derby
Dementia-trained staff and secure settings for Derby families.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking beyond Derby? See Assisted Living in Kansas or the national guide.
