Overview of Derman Senior Care INC

Peacefully nestled in St. Paul, MN, Derman Senior Care INC. is a distinct community that offers assisted living. Exceptional care tailored to residents’ daily living activities is also provided 24/7 to ensure their comfort and safety. Here, housekeeping and laundry are taken care of, so residents enjoy a hassle-free living.

With a carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and exciting events, residents have more opportunities to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also available for convenience and comfort. Here, residents will surely have the finest retirement experience, accompanied by the community’s well-maintained amenities and compassionate services.

(651) 493-4148
Bed community size
5-bed community Rank #400 / 532Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 400th out of 532 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
13 years in operation Rank #81 / 137Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 81st out of 137 homes in Minnesota. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Minnesota facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 81 / 100 Rank #36 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 632 homes in Minnesota. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
40%
Rank #300 / 331Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 300th out of 331 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 331. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupied beds
2 / 5
Average occupied beds in Minnesota homes 59 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved
CountyRamsey

Staffing

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Leadership

ContactIsmail Abdulle, Owner

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Inspection History

In Minnesota, the Department of Health, Health Regulation Division is the primary authority for conducting onsite inspections and reporting on the quality of care in residential facilities.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data 7 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Minnesota state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. Minnesota state average
Overall vs. MN average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (30% below)
• Deficiencies per year (30% below)
Latest Inspection September 30, 2024 Follow Up

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 710 This facility has 30% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (7 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 30% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2024. 3.55 This facility has 30% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (3.5 vs. MN avg 5).↓ 30% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • September 30, 2024 follow-up survey found the facility in substantial compliance but noted prior deficiencies in fire safety, physical environment, and dementia care training.
  • Previous inspections identified seven deficiencies including failure to meet egress window standards, inadequate fire safety plans and training, and food code violations.
  • No complaints were substantiated, and the facility corrected most cited deficiencies by the September 30, 2024 follow-up survey.

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 10.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from St Paul's city center to Derman Senior Care Inc's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.

Seven Hills Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
St Paul (Summit - University)
110
Facility 110
MN AVG 61
Rank #99 / 532
No
87
Facility 87
MN AVG 43
Rank #17 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
MN AVG 18
Rank #137 / 137
65.5%
Facility 65.5%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #227 / 302
A
63%
Facility 63%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #144 / 149
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #141 / 276
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #154 / 276
New Perspective Highland Park
AL
IL
MC
St Paul (Highland Park)
109
Facility 109
MN AVG 61
Rank #107 / 532
Yes
68
Facility 68
MN AVG 43
Rank #121 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
75.2%
Facility 75.2%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #182 / 302
A+
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #61 / 149
1
22
Facility 22
MN AVG 10
Rank #253 / 276
22.0
Facility 22.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #260 / 276
Arbor Glen Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Lake Elmo
94
Facility 94
MN AVG 61
Rank #136 / 532
Yes
34
Facility 34
MN AVG 43
Rank #376 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
89.4%
Facility 89.4%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #78 / 302
-
91.1%
Facility 91.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #17 / 149
1
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 10
Rank #85 / 276
7.0
Facility 7.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #99 / 276
Lexington Landing
AL
St Paul (Highland Park)
64
Facility 64
MN AVG 61
Rank #219 / 532
No
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 43
Rank #191 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #95 / 302
-
88.8%
Facility 88.8%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #32 / 149
1
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #27 / 276
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #36 / 276
Derman Senior Care Inc
AL
St Paul (Saint Anthony Park)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #400 / 532
No
81
Facility 81
MN AVG 43
Rank #36 / 632
-
13
Facility 13
MN AVG 18
Rank #81 / 137
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #285 / 302
A+-1
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 10
Rank #85 / 276
7.0
Facility 7.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #99 / 276

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Derman Senior Care Inc is located in St Paul, Minnesota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Minnesota.

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Elderly Waiver

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $3,000 individual, higher than most states
MN

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Home aides

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Minnesota ECS

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.

Benefits
In-home support (2-4 hours/week) Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Alternative Care Program

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
MN

CDCS option; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~5 days/year) Home health Meals Home mods

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Health Options

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite Adult day care Home mods $900/year groceries (some plans)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite Adult day care Home mods Limited nursing home care

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Can hire family; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care Respite Home mods Assistive tech

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MN

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Minnesota resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MN

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Derman Senior Care Inc

What neighborhood is Derman Senior Care Inc in?

Derman Senior Care Inc is in the Saint Anthony Park neighborhood of St Paul.

Is Derman Senior Care Inc in a walkable area?

Derman Senior Care Inc has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Derman Senior Care Inc?

Derman Senior Care Inc's occupancy is 40%.

How many beds does Derman Senior Care Inc have?

Derman Senior Care Inc has 5 beds.

Are there photos of Derman Senior Care Inc?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Derman Senior Care Inc in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Derman Senior Care Inc?

Derman Senior Care Inc is located at 2218 Doswell Ave, St Paul, MN 55108.

What is the phone number of Derman Senior Care Inc?

(651) 493-4148 will put you in contact with the team at Derman Senior Care Inc.

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