Copperstone of Derby

    430 North Derby Avenue, Derby, KS, 67037
    3.8 · 4 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Caring staff, poor management, overall

    I live in a one-bedroom with a walk-in shower and bring my pet; two free meals a day, weekly sheet changes, housekeeping, towels, a library and most utilities are included (you pay electricity and cable). Management and maintenance are very poor, the food is low quality, and I've seen housekeepers sleeping in the resident lounge during work hours. The staff are the saving grace - kind, very helpful, go out of their way, provide strong transition assistance, and activities really build a sense of community. It's a nice retirement home overall, and I'm not going back to independent living.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Community services

    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.75 · 4 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.8
    • Staff

      3.3
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Caring and helpful staff
    • One-bedroom apartments
    • Walk-in showers
    • Pets allowed
    • On-site activities that create a sense of community
    • Two free meals per day
    • Housekeeping services
    • Weekly sheet cleaning
    • Towels provided
    • On-site library
    • Utilities paid (except electricity and cable)
    • Adequate amenities
    • Transition assistance for new residents
    • Residents report being very happy / nice retirement home

    Cons

    • Very poor management
    • Poor maintenance
    • Housekeepers sleeping in resident lounge areas during working hours
    • Poor food quality

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the collected reviews is mixed but leans positive regarding frontline staff, resident amenities, and community life, while showing serious concerns about management and maintenance. Multiple reviewers emphasize that staff are kind, helpful, and willing to go out of their way, which contributes strongly to residents’ satisfaction and smooth transitions into the community. The facility’s living units and amenities (one-bedroom apartments, walk-in showers, a library, towels provided, weekly sheet cleaning, and utilities covered except for electricity and cable) are mentioned as adequate and supportive of independent living. Additional positives include a pet-friendly policy, two complimentary meals daily, and a range of activities that help create a sense of community — several comments describe the place as a "nice retirement home" and state residents are "very happy." Transition assistance is also noted, suggesting staff help new residents settle in.

    Care quality and staff performance are the most consistently praised aspects. Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as very good, helpful, kind, and willing to go the extra mile, which indicates strong person-to-person care and responsiveness. That praise spans both initial move-in support and day-to-day interactions. Activities programming is singled out for fostering community and engagement, an important contributor to resident well-being and social life. Housekeeping tasks such as weekly sheet cleaning and the provision of towels are listed as standard services, and the presence of a library and other amenities further support a comfortable independent-living experience.

    Facilities and services receive mostly positive notes, with specifics like one-bedroom layouts and walk-in showers called out as practical features. The two meals included daily are a meaningful benefit and are highlighted by residents, though meal quality itself is a point of disagreement (see below). Utilities being covered (except electricity and cable) is another favorable detail for budgeting and convenience. The overall picture from amenities is that the property is reasonably equipped for independent senior living and provides tangible conveniences that residents appreciate.

    However, notable and serious concerns emerge around management, maintenance, and food quality. Several reviews explicitly describe management as "very poor" and maintenance as "poor," which is a red flag because administrative and building upkeep issues can directly affect safety, comfort, and long-term satisfaction. One particularly troubling allegation is that housekeepers have been observed sleeping in resident lounge areas during working hours. This specific claim raises both safety and professionalism concerns, and it conflicts with other comments praising housekeeping tasks — suggesting inconsistency in staff performance or supervision. Dining is mixed as well: although two meals per day are included and seen as a benefit, at least one review explicitly calls the food quality poor. Together these criticisms point to gaps between the facility’s strengths (staff relationships, amenities, community activities) and operational shortcomings (management oversight, maintenance, dining quality).

    In summary, the dominant themes are: strong, caring frontline staff and useful amenities that support an active, community-oriented independent living experience; contrasted with significant administrative and operational weaknesses that could materially impact resident satisfaction and safety. Prospective residents and their families should weigh the consistent praise for interpersonal care, activities, and apartment features against the reported problems with management, maintenance, and food quality. Because the reviews show both high points (happy residents, helpful staff) and serious concerns (poor management, sleeping staff on duty), an in-person visit that specifically inspects building upkeep, asks about maintenance protocols, dining menus and food reviews, and clarifies supervision and staffing policies would be advisable before making a decision.

    Location

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    About Copperstone of Derby

    Copperstone of Derby sits at 430 N Derby Ave in Derby, KS, and takes care of senior elders by providing several living arrangements and care levels, so there's assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing all available within the community, including board and care homes right in residential neighborhoods where just a few people live together and get daily support. Seniors get to choose the kind of care they want, with help for daily tasks like bathing, dressing, medication management, and personal care, and there's always assistance on site because the specially trained staff work 24/7, which brings peace of mind.

    The apartments are fully furnished, and people can pick from studios or one-bedroom or two-bedroom suites, so no matter the style, everyone gets kitchens or kitchenettes, private bathrooms, modern safety features, emergency call systems, maid service, central air conditioning, and cable TV, and it's nice how the community encourages everyone to add their personal touch to their space. Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with housekeeping, linen service, laundry and even dry cleaning, plus on-site maintenance to keep things running smoothly.

    Copperstone of Derby offers plenty of amenities such as an on-site restaurant with restaurant-style meals cooked fresh each day, all-day dining options, a community dining hall for social meals, plus special menus for dietary needs like diabetes or allergies, and there's a salon and spa for haircuts and relaxation, a barber shop, a library, a movie room, art rooms, and an outdoor garden with patios, walking paths, and space to grow plants or just sit and look at the flowers. The staff plans daily activities-exercise, art workshops, music sessions, gardening, movie nights, and off-site outings-so there's always something for everyone, and residents can get involved in events or start their own activities, and there are programs and outings designed for those in memory care, with safe supervision at all times and activities that help with memory and provide comfort.

    The community is pet-friendly for small pets and visits, with transportation for appointments or trips, a parking lot for cars, and plenty of space to sit and visit with guests or family, and families and friends are welcome with outreach and options for joining meals or staying updated on care. There's even respite care for short stays if caregivers need a break. For medical needs, skilled nursing offers round-the-clock support, wound care, and rehabilitation, and the staff helps with everything from transfers to complex health challenges.

    Copperstone of Derby supports a peaceful lifestyle in a safe, supervised setting and respects privacy, and residents can be as active or quiet as they choose. The management team includes Don, Mary, and Danielle, and the website copperstoneretirement.com gives more info, including brochures, a photo gallery, maps, and ways to schedule a tour or reach out with questions. The community is open Wednesday through Saturday, with shorter hours on Saturdays.

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