Forest Place

Forest Place sits in the North End neighborhood along the Rice Street corridor in Saint Paul, MN, where you'll see it tucked into a nice residential area close to the bus line and major highways, so getting around is pretty straightforward and handy, and you'll find that people appreciate having both garage space with heated underground parking and surface options. The community offers twelve different floor plans, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, all ranging from 654 to 966 square feet, with one or two bathrooms per unit, and every apartment features an enclosed three-season porch which is something a lot of folks seem to like. Quite a few units have gone through full remodels, so you'll see open kitchens, laminate hardwood flooring in the main rooms, custom cabinetry, updated bathrooms, dishwashers, and central air conditioning, although sometimes details on each unit vary, and not every unit has specifics like a patio or balcony listed.

The on-site management team is known for being responsive and friendly, and they handle everything from maintenance-available 24/7 for emergencies-to leasing questions or help with the online management portal, which makes paying rent or handling paperwork online practical and straightforward for many. If someone tours and applies the same day, the staff waives the application fee, and there's a leasing process with email alerts for new listings, so people looking for a spot can get notified of what's open, and some apartments are available for immediate move-in. Lease terms come in a range-3, 6, 9, or 12 months-so there's some flexibility depending on what someone's looking for.

Residents make use of laundry facilities on every floor, high-speed internet throughout the building, and the building's elevator and trash chutes keep things accessible and manageable. Forest Place has a fitness center, a sauna, and outdoor features like a community barbecue area and landscaped grounds, so people can gather or have a place to walk their pets, which are allowed-both cats and dogs are welcome, though there's a one-pet limit, certain weight restrictions for cats, and a non-refundable pet fee. Safety is a priority; the property uses controlled access and monitoring cameras.

Forest Place is part of the senior living awards program and gets recognized for support and care, but the style here is practical and no-frills, for seniors who are healthy and active and may want some help with daily activities. Meals are prepared with nutrition in mind, and staff are often mentioned for being friendly and helpful. The community offers things most people expect, like on-site maintenance, regular parking, and proximity to bus lines, with the added benefit of features like heated underground parking, custom updates in many of the apartments, and a management team that people say keeps things running smoothly.

Forest Place is managed by Thies and Talle Management.

Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota, Thies and Talle Management operates 116 communities across four Midwestern states, including approximately 31 senior living facilities. The company manages over 6,000 apartment units offering independent living, senior apartments, and affordable housing.