Brookdale Derby in Derby, KS is an assisted living community with on-site medical capabilities geared toward residents who need routine support and those living with moderate dementia. Residents have access to 24-hour supervision, physician oversight, diabetes management, a mental wellness program, and coordinated care with outside health providers. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are delivered in a dedicated therapy room, and nurses manage medications, wound care, and hospice services when required. The staff receives specialized memory-care training, and respite or short-term stays are available for families needing temporary placement.

Care routines extend to full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and incontinence care is available. Transfer help is offered for residents who use walkers, wheelchairs, or only need standby support, allowing most individuals to remain as mobile as their condition permits. Security staff are on site around the clock to monitor entrances and common areas, and the building is equipped for 24-hour response in case of emergencies.

Residents choose from studio or efficiency apartments, some on the ground floor and some with private baths, kitchenettes, and washers and dryers. Central air conditioning, cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and handicap-accessible layouts are available in select units. Community spaces include a fireside living room, TV lounge, meeting rooms, and a community kitchen. Outdoor walking paths, gardens, and patio areas provide space for fresh air, and parking is available for those who drive. The community is pet-friendly, although not every accommodation has every listed feature.

Three daily meals are served restaurant-style, with an all-day and anytime dining program that offers flexibility for late breakfasts or early dinners. The culinary team supports diet modifications such as low-sodium, no-sugar, gluten-free, vegetarian, and kosher menus, and special dining programs are in place for residents with medical nutrition needs. Guests may join residents for meals, and menu planning prioritizes balanced, nutrient-dense options that align with physician guidance.

Amenities include a barber and beauty shop, arts and crafts studio, library, billiards area, therapy room, communal gardens, landscaped grounds, meeting rooms, postal services, and a fireside living room. These features provide routine personal services, social engagement, and convenient on-site recreation for residents and their visitors.