Generous Home Care in St Paul, MN

Pros

• The apartments are safe and clean.
• The manager is a good person.
• They like the apartments.

Cons

• Maintenance isn’t very good.
• The people in the office are rude and don’t care about the residents.
• The trash is always overflowing out back, attracting squirrels.
• They allow homeless people to live in the stairwells and urinate there, with the smell of urine so strong it turns the stomach.
• The grounds are unkept and the smoke alarms are so sensitive they go off for anything.
• They lie to swindle residents out of their deposits and charge for normal wear and tear.
• The property should be avoided at all costs.

Review

This community is best suited for residents who must secure an affordable housing option in St. Paul and can tolerate limited maintenance support and a less predictable on-site management presence. The price-to-service balance may attract budget-conscious tenants who prioritize a place to live over polish or proactive problem-solving. In practice, Generous Home Care operates as a shelter-first choice rather than a fully developed senior-living environment, delivering the basics only when management and units align. For anyone seeking consistent cleanliness, steady staff, and reliable issue resolution, this is not the ideal match.

Those who should consider alternatives are individuals who require dependable maintenance response, a consistently courteous staff, strong pest control, stable management, and transparent handling of deposits and move-out charges. Families and residents who rely on predictable safety, clean common areas, and a well-kept building will likely encounter ongoing friction here, making other local options a wiser investment. If the objective is lasting peace of mind and a dignified living environment, this property should not be the default recommendation.

On the upside, the property can provide affordable shelter and, in at least one review, a unit described as clean and safe with a manager who is exceptionally competent. These elements show the best-case scenario exists when management is responsive and units are maintained. Yet those favorable experiences are not the norm, and the barriers, pests, overflowing trash, maintenance delays, abrupt leadership turnover, rude office staff, and disputes over deposits, undercut any budget-friendly lure. The overall impression is that residents must navigate a compromised living environment rather than enjoy steady, reliable service.

Smart due diligence can blunt some of the downside. Prospective residents should tour at different times to gauge cleanliness and noise, request clear maintenance response timelines, and verify the history of pest control and fire-safety compliance. Ask about deposit policies, including what constitutes normal wear and tear and how refunds are managed. Speak with current tenants about consistency of management and whether stairs, entrances, and grounds are kept up. Confirm that channels of communication with the office are stable and that staff turnover has slowed before committing to a lease.

Financial considerations matter, but affordability cannot substitute for basic reliability. The glimpse of a capable manager in one review offers a hopeful pathway if staff stability takes hold, but without that stability, living with pests, odors, and disruptive safety alarms can erode daily quality of life, especially for seniors or residents with health needs. The implication is clear: price is not enough to compensate for recurrent maintenance gaps and inconsistent supervision.

In the end, the decision hinges on personal tolerance for risk versus budget. If priority is immediate housing stability at a low cost and tolerance for upkeep challenges or deposit complexity is high, Generous Home Care may be a workable short-term shelter. For those who cannot compromise on safety, cleanliness, frequent and respectful management, or predictable issue resolution, seeking alternative options with stronger pest control, steadier on-site leadership, and clearer financial practices will yield better long-term value. This property lives on the budget edge, and that reality should guide every relocation decision.

Pharmacies

• Walgreens (0.5 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
• Walgreens (3.2 miles)
• Walgreens (3.4 miles)
• Walgreens (3.4 miles)
• Walgreens (4.5 miles)
• Walgreens (4.6 miles)

Cafes

• Starbucks (0.8 miles)
• Groundswell (1.5 miles)
• Roundtable Cof (3.5 miles)

Places of Worship

• St George Greek Orthodox Church (0.8 miles)
• Cathedral of St Paul (1.1 miles)
• WW Studio (2.5 miles)
• St Jerome Elementary School (4.2 miles)

Hospitals

• United Hospital Joint Relacement Center (1.2 miles)
• St Joseph's Hospital-St Paul (1.6 miles)
• Regions Hospital Burn Center (1.9 miles)
• VA Medical Center (4.7 miles)
• University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank Campus (5.1 miles)
• Hennepin County Medical Center (6.6 miles)
• Csc Gi Lab (6.7 miles)

Restaurants

• Cossetta's Italian Market & Pizzeria (1.4 miles)
• Brew Hall (1.7 miles)
• Taco Bell (1.9 miles)
• Citizen Supper Club (1.9 miles)
• The Bulldog Lowertown (2.1 miles)
• BlackStack Brewing (2.8 miles)
• Bole' Ethiopian Cuisine (2.8 miles)

Physicians

• Dermatology Consultants P.A. (1.7 miles)
• Parkway Family Physicians (2.6 miles)
• West Side Community Health Services (2.9 miles)
• HealthPartners Health Center for Women Clinic St Paul (3.9 miles)
• Entira Family Clinics-West St Paul (4.4 miles)
• Dakota Medical Solutions (4.7 miles)
• HealthPartners Clinic (6.1 miles)

Transportation

• Union Depot (2.2 miles)
• Minnesota State Fair Transit Hub (3.3 miles)
• Concourse A (5.7 miles)
• Delta Sky Club (5.7 miles)
• Concourse C (5.7 miles)
• Concourse D (5.7 miles)
• Escape Lounge (5.8 miles)

Parks

• Como Park (2.4 miles)
• Hidden Falls Park (4.2 miles)
• Wabun Picnic Area (4.2 miles)
• Longfellow Park (4.4 miles)
• Minnehaha Falls Dog Park (4.4 miles)
• Franklin Terrace Off-Leash Dog Park (4.8 miles)
• Central Park Playground (5 miles)

Theaters

• AMC Rosedale 14 (4.9 miles)
• AMC Inver Grove 16 (6.5 miles)