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Veteran-Approved Independent Living in Derby
Patriot Angels has vetted 1 independent living partner in Derby, KS, chosen for veteran families. It offers independent living with assisted living on the same campus and memory care. Veterans who need daily help may qualify for VA Aid & Attendance of up to $3,845 a month. Call (844) 757-3047 for a free eligibility check.
Derby by the Numbers
What Independent Living Costs in Derby
No Derby-specific figure has been published. Statewide, independent living in Kansas has a median of $2,010 a month, according to SeniorLiving.org’s 2026 cost analysis of NIC and government data, and prices in Derby can run above or below that. Ask each partner above for its current rates.
If a Derby resident needs more help later, assisted living in Kansas has a statewide median of $5,975 a month and non-medical in-home care $6,435 a month (CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey).
Could Aid & Attendance Help Cover Care in Derby?
Aid & Attendance pays toward care, not rent alone. A Derby veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month toward that care.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in and Around Derby
About 2,076 veterans live in Derby, and 839 of them are 65 or older. Sedgwick County, which includes Derby, is home to 26,943 veterans, 13,810 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
More Kansas Partner Cities Beyond Derby
See every city on Independent Living in Kansas.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
Families in Derby and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google (465 reviews). BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews
Questions Derby Families Ask
How many independent living communities are in Derby?
Patriot Angels lists 1 independent living partner community in Derby, KS, out of 9 across Kansas.
Can a Derby veteran use VA benefits toward independent living?
Not for rent alone. If a Derby veteran or surviving spouse also needs help with daily activities and pays for that care, Aid & Attendance may add up to $3,845 a month. Call (844) 757-3047 or use the form above to check.
What if we need more care later?
The Derby partner also offers assisted living and memory care on site. Ask each community what happens to your residence if needs change.
More Care Options in Derby
Assisted Living in Derby
Daily help with bathing, dressing, and medications in Derby.
Memory Care in Derby
Secure neighborhoods and dementia-trained staff near Derby.
In-Home Care in Derby
Caregivers who come to the house in Derby, for families not ready to move.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideHow Veterans Pay for Independent LivingComing soon
GuideQuestions to Ask When Touring Independent LivingComing soon
Guide2026 Aid and Attendance Benefit RatesRead guide →Looking beyond Derby? See Independent Living in Kansas or the complete guide to independent living.