Our Services

  • We understand that every resident is an individual. They have their own interests, life story, and health needs. We take the time to sit down and customize your care plan based on what you need.

    Level of care varies with each residents and we strive to provide exactly what you need should it be help showering, dressing, or regulating medication. Our list of provided care is extensive and customizable.

    You may not need all the nursing care services available. You might not need any. Either way, you are still welcome to make this home. Should you need additional care in the future, we are here to help.

    24 hour licensed care staff is available. The Medical Director makes rounds regularly. Our Nurse Practitioner and Physicians Assistants are also available as needed.

    Additionally, we will work with your existing physician to coordinate care. We try to schedule additional specialized medical appointment, such as podiatrist, inside the building as well. This allows you to continue your routine care in house if you so choose.

  • Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy are offered by Derby Health and Rehabilitation located on our campus, but residents have the option to use outside therapy services if they wish to.

    All therapy professionals provide care directly in residents apartments eliminating the need to go elsewhere should you choose.

    The professional staff consists of certified physical therapists who are dedicated to applying innovative clinical pathways that ensure each patient receives the utmost in care, on a personalized level.

    Our dedicated staff of therapists, and their support team, will work with you to improve the areas that will make the most difference in your life. Each residents is different and it is our goal to create a plan that fits your needs and will help get you back to the life you deserve to live.

  • At Derby Assisted Living we strive to deliver the optimal dining experience. A variety of meal selections are available at each of our three daily meal times: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    Our delicious home cooked meals are served in our open dining room where residents can enjoy each other’s company while they eat. Each resident also has a kitchenette in his/her private room that is perfect for a late breakfast, snacks, or anything else residents may prefer to prepare in their own space.

    Family and friends are encouraged to come visit and join residents for meals throughout the day. A private dining room is available for reservation to celebrate special events.

    Residents are encouraged to make suggestions on favorite meals and even offer new recipes to try. A regular resident council is held where residents can voice their opinions and help tailor the menu with their preferences.

    Our staff is dedicated to providing optimum nutritional care to our customers by offering a variety of food choices appropriately prepared for seniors.

Our Community

Derby Assisted Living is designed to give each resident a sense of home and independence. Our 33 private rooms are built much like one’s own home. Bedrooms are located short distances from the living and dining areas. Kitchenettes and ample storage increase the value of each individual home within the building.

From the cozy private rooms to the daily activities, we strive to make your time here feel like an extension of life in your own home.

We are the newest facility of this kind in the Derby area. Construction was completed in April of 2012 which helps offers our residents the highest quality facility around.

Catch up with your friends over a game of Bingo, offered 4 days a week, in our activity room. Join one of our many outings to local events. Invite your kids and grandkids to come visit for lunch. Whatever your favorite activity, we have plenty to keep you busy.

We strive to provide activities to keep residents active and engaged in the community. We’ve created an atmosphere and a facility conducive to comfort, care, and companionship.

  • All the rooms at Derby Assisted Living are private, beautiful, and spacious. They feature a large kitchenette with a microwave and perfectly sized refrigerator. Each room has an individual heating and cooling systems that is controlled from within.

    Private bathrooms with roll-in showers to accommodate wheelchairs are accompanied by large linen closets with drawer space for towels, blankets, sheets, or anything else you might need.

    Plenty of storage space is available in the room. The linen closet, multiple kitchen cabinets, and extra closet space in each room ensure all your belongings will fit perfectly in your apartment.

    Residents are encouraged to decorate their room to their liking. This is your space so it should be filled with all the pictures, mementos, and special memories that make you feel at home.

    Seven different floor plans are available. Utilities, laundry, housekeeping, and trash removal are all provided. Extended cable and phone services are separate.

  • Courtyard

    Our spacious courtyard allows residents to enjoy socializing outdoors. Take a walk around the sidewalk or enjoy talking with friends under the gazebo. Apartments are available with direct access to the courtyard. These apartments each have their own patio where residents can decorate with lawn furniture, flower pots, or anything else they would enjoy.

    Living Room Area

    Enjoy an afternoon in our cozy public living area. Socialize with friends, spend time reading the newspaper, or watching movies together. The living room also features a piano available for all residents who are interested. There is also a nook area with table and chairs located off to the side of the living room. It can be utilized for semi-private meetings or conversations or for a rousing board game.

    Hair Salon

    For the convenience of each resident there is a hair salon with a licensed beautician offering styling services and salon amenities once a week. Services available for both men and women.

    Activity Room

    Our spacious activities room is available for games, cards, and much more. Regular activities are scheduled by the activities coordinator but it can also be used outside of those times however residents would like to utilize the space.

    Dining

    Three meals a day are provided in our dining room. Meal options are available and the staff appreciates and listens to the suggestions and requests from residents. Meal times are excellent for socializing and sharing with friends.

    Each individual apartment also features a kitchenette that allow residents to keep food in their room to prepare themselves. Feel like sleeping in one morning? The kitchenette provides the perfect solution for resident with different schedules to make their own breakfast, or late night snack, in their apartment.

    Private Dining Room

    Located off the main kitchen, residents can reserve this private area for no extra cost. Celebrate milestone birthdays or invite family for a special get together.

    Mail Boxes

    Individual mail boxes are available for each resident. Our boxes are regulated by the USPS and can be used like a regular post office. Friends and family can send letters and packages to residents.

    Laundry/Housekeeping

    Washer and dryer facilities are located one on each hall for those who would like to do their own laundry. Weekly laundry, housekeeping, and trash removal are provided to residents in their individual apartment.

    Safety

    • Emergency Pendants – Each resident is provided with an emergency pendant to be worn on their wrist or around their neck. These allow residents to call for help if ever they have an emergency. These pendants allow residents to utilize this safety feature anywhere in facility and eliminates the need for multiple pull cords located in various places.

    • Entry – All external doors require coded entry for resident safety. These codes are by no means in place to keep residents in. This is your home and you may come and go as you please.

    • Safe Rooms - Two concrete safe rooms are located in the building in case of severe weather or tornados.

    • Other Safety Measures – Additional safety features include: railings in the hallways, grab bars in showers and beside toilets, shower chairs, and non slip strips in each shower. These features help ensure the safety of our residents.

    Wifi

    24 hour free wifi is available for residents use.

    Pet Friendly

    Have a beloved furry friend? Have someone bring them by for a visit. Pet visits are a fun time for everyone.

    Visiting Hours

    We have none. This is your home, thus your family and friends can come and go as they please. They are welcome to come for meals, special events, or just to visit on a regular basis.

  • Exercise

    Daily exercise classes are available in our activity room. Residents gather for low impact exercise routines that utilize stretches and weights to help limber up joints and help keep residents healthy. Most exercise classes are lead by the activity coordinator but we also have the ability to use DVDs for a variety of classes. Several residents also lead class occasionally.

    Special Events

    We regularly plan extra special activities that include: socials, ice cream buffets, and regular musical entertainment. Local talent including a country singer, crooners, flautist, choirs and comedians visit for exciting activities and entertainment.

    Field Trips

    Our activities aren’t confined to inside the walls. Field trips vary and we welcome input from residents on what types of activities or events they would enjoy.

    Games and Crafts

    Residents regularly play games such as bingo, cards, and dominos. Crafts are also enjoyed by a good majority our residents. Recently, we’ve created pillows for mastectomy patients in the shape of hearts and scarves for those who have lost their hair due to cancer.

    These activities, and many others, are a great time for residents to enjoy the friendships they have built here and bless others in the community.

    Religious Activities

    Bi-weekly non-denominational Church services are available on Sunday mornings at 8:45. Weekly Bible studies are offered and led by a minister.

    Resident Choice

    This is your home so the activities and events that go on should be what you enjoy. We regularly encourage input on what activities, events, field trips, and even food you enjoy.