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Derby Memory Care at a Glance
Derby Memory Care Communities We Work With
This Derby community offers a secure memory care setting and works with Patriot Angels on the Aid & Attendance claim.
Other Options for Veterans Near Derby
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Derby.
Paying for Memory Care in Derby
Memory care in Kansas costs about $7,250 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Derby-only figure is published. Ask each Derby community what its memory care rate includes, since some price care levels separately. Before applying, review VA’s income and net worth limits so the memory care bill is counted the right way.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas memory care | $7,250 | $3,405 |
| U.S. memory care | $6,690 | $2,845 |
| Kansas assisted living | $5,975 | $2,130 |
Check Memory Care Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Derby
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Derby veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Veterans rated 100% service-connected may also qualify; see how 100% service-connected veterans can qualify.
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Veterans in Derby and the Need for Memory Care
Derby is home to about 2,076 veterans, 839 of them 65 or older. Across Sedgwick County the count is 26,943, with 13,810 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Choosing Memory Care in Derby
Assisted living on the same campus
This Derby partner also runs assisted living, which can keep a couple on one campus.
Staff training
Ask Derby communities how many hours of dementia training caregivers get, and how often it is refreshed.
Daily routine
Ask to see a Derby community’s activity calendar and watch one activity in person.
Visiting
A Derby community close to the family member who visits most usually matters more than a nicer one farther away.
Memory Care in Cities Near Derby
Widen the search beyond Derby with these nearby Kansas cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Derby Memory Care Questions
Can a Derby veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Derby who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Derby?
About $7,250 a month is typical across Kansas. Ask each Derby community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Derby?
Just one, in Derby, plus 17 across Kansas.
Can we apply after a move to memory care in Derby?
Yes. Many Derby families file after move-in, and the monthly cost can help show financial need.
Other Care Options in Derby Besides Memory Care
Assisted living in Derby
Personal care and meals in Derby, for needs that stop short of dementia care.
Independent living in Derby
Senior apartments in Derby for a spouse or veteran who doesn’t need daily care.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Derby? See Memory Care in Kansas or the national guide.
