Dementia Care in Derby, KS: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Derby, KS: the local picture

589

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

4,342

residents 65 or older (17% of Derby)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Sedgwick County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Derby has about 589 residents aged 85 or older among 4,342 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Sedgwick County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Derby residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Derby compared with Sedgwick County and Kansas

Census figure	Derby	Sedgwick County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.8%	9.7%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.2%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,345	$56,161	—

Older residents in towns around Derby

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Oaklawn-Sunview, KS	4.1 mi	440	9
Haysville, KS	5.4 mi	1,640	124
Mulvane, KS	5.9 mi	1,452	217
Rose Hill, KS	6.6 mi	553	41
Wichita, KS	10 mi	62,611	7,577
Andover, KS	11 mi	1,941	317

Nursing homes near Derby

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Westview Of Derby Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen	Derby, KS	1.0 mi	2 of 5	78	(316) 788-3739
Derby Health & Rehabilitation, LLC	Derby, KS	1.2 mi	5 of 5	74	(316) 719-2400
Diversicare Of Haysville	Haysville, KS	5.5 mi	1 of 5	119	(316) 524-3211
Villa Maria	Mulvane, KS	5.9 mi	5 of 5	64	(316) 777-1129
Advena Living At Fountainview	Rose Hill, KS	6.6 mi	3 of 5	50	(316) 776-2194
Medicalodges Wichita	Wichita, KS	7.2 mi	3 of 5	55	(316) 265-5693

Hospices serving Derby

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Home Health & Hospice Of Kansas	Wichita, KS	8.0 mi	(316) 869-0015
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita Inc (Hospice)	Wichita, KS	8.0 mi	(316) 265-4295
Providence Home Health & Hospice LLC	Wichita, KS	8.0 mi	(316) 558-5956
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	8.0 mi	(316) 687-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Derby. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Derby

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,195 monthly median income of Derby households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Derby: common questions

What nursing homes are near Derby?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Westview Of Derby Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen in Derby (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Derby Health & Rehabilitation, LLC in Derby (1.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Diversicare Of Haysville in Haysville (5.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Derby?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,195 monthly median income of Derby households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Derby, KS