10 Assisted Living Facilities near Derby, KS

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Derby

• Its position in the center of the United States gives Derby greater temperature variations than many other cities, resulting in a comfort rating slightly below average. The average high temperature in July is 91 degrees, while the average low temperature in January is 22 degrees. Seniors in Derby will typically need to restrict their outdoor activities during both summer and winter.

• Derby’s overall cost of living should generally be affordable for seniors on a budget since it’s about six percent below the national average. Groceries are particularly inexpensive at 12 percent below average, and housing is 10 percent below average. All other living expenses are slightly below the national average in Derby.

• Derby has a low crime rate despite its location within a major metropolitan area, so seniors living there should feel safe provided they take standard precautions. The overall crime rate in this city is 23.66 per thousand people per year, compared to the national average of 28.37. The rate of violent crime is particularly low at 0.93, which is significantly less than the national average of 3.86.

• The Derby Dash is a shuttle service that provides on-demand public transportation within Derby’s city limits. Sedgwick County Transportation provides senior citizens 60 and over with transportation to and from Wichita. This service operates on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• The Derby Senior Center provides a wide variety of programs for seniors 55 and up. General activities include cards, pool and exercise, in addition to daily hot lunches. The senior center’s monthly newsletter provides specific information on the scheduled activities for that month.

• The Derby area is home to world-class medical facilities, including the Tanglewood Medical Center, Wesley Derby ER and Rock Surgery Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.