Arden Courts at Whippany vs Lester Senior Living Whippany

Whippany, Morris County, New Jersey

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Arden Courts at Whippany and Lester Senior Living Whippany are both in Whippany, New Jersey, so families looking at one often look at the other.

Both offer assisted living.

Only Lester Senior Living Whippany offers memory care and independent living.

They are close in size, at 60 and 60 licensed beds.

Assisted living in Morris County runs a median of $9,450 a month. Neither community publishes one price, because the rate depends on the apartment and how much help your parent needs.

Call us and we will help you work out which of the two fits your family, and what each would really cost.

Side by side

Arden Courts at WhippanyLester Senior Living Whippany
Care offeredAssisted livingMemory care, Assisted living, Independent living
Size60 licensed beds60 licensed beds
TownWhippanyWhippany
State licence60A003QPB2N9
Year builtNot listedNot listed
Google rating4.9 from 41 reviews on Google4.5 from 29 reviews on Google
Cost bandMid CostMid Cost

Assisted living in Morris County runs a median of $9,450 a month. New Jersey is the 5th most expensive state in the country for assisted living. Neither community charges one flat rate. See the New Jersey cost report for the full picture.

Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, published March 2026. Figures verified September 2026.

What families say

Amenities and services

Only Arden Courts at Whippany

  • Private resident rooms
  • Shared community spaces
  • Secured outdoor grounds
  • On-site parking
  • Assisted living services

Only Lester Senior Living Whippany

  • Fresh kosher meals prepared daily
  • Communal dining room
  • Accommodations for specific dietary needs
  • Private apartments
  • Fully furnished apartments for respite stays
  • Cozy lounges
  • Well-stocked library
  • Activity rooms

Questions families ask

Which is better, Arden Courts at Whippany or Lester Senior Living Whippany?
Neither is better for every family. Arden Courts at Whippany and Lester Senior Living Whippany sit in the same area and cover assisted living, so the right answer comes down to care level, apartment, budget and how the place feels on a weekday afternoon. Call us and we will walk you through both.
How much do Arden Courts at Whippany and Lester Senior Living Whippany cost?
Assisted living in Morris County runs a median of $9,450 a month, and New Jersey is the 5th most expensive state in the country. Both communities price by apartment and care level, so ask us for this month's real numbers.
Are Arden Courts at Whippany and Lester Senior Living Whippany licensed?
Both are licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health. Each community page on this site shows the licence number, the licensed bed count and the date we last checked the state record.

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If neither of these is right

Careone at Madison Avenue in Morristown is worth a look too. It offers nursing home rather than the care the two above provide, which is worth knowing if your parent's needs are heading that way.

See the Careone at Madison Avenue profile

Rather talk it through?

One call and we will talk you through both, what each does well, and whether a third community fits your family better.

Call (862) 398-2006