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Harmony Village at Careone Hanover Township vs Lester Senior Living Whippany

Whippany, Morris County, New Jersey

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Harmony Village at Careone Hanover Township 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.

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.

We have been inside both. Call us and we will tell you what we saw.

Side by side

Harmony Village at Careone Hanover TownshipLester Senior Living Whippany
Care offeredAssisted livingMemory care, Assisted living, Independent living
SizeNot listed60 licensed beds
TownWhippanyWhippany
State licenceAL25327QPB2N9
Year builtNot listedNot listed
Medicare starsNot ratedNot rated
Cost bandMid CostMid Cost
Verified by our teamNot yetNot yet

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.

Amenities and services

Only Harmony Village at Careone Hanover Township

  • Two resident dining rooms
  • Bistro
  • Onsite ice cream parlor
  • Private family dining room
  • Gourmet food
  • Furnished apartments and patient suites
  • Kitchenettes with built-in refrigerators and microwaves
  • Private bathrooms and showers

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, Harmony Village at Careone Hanover Township or Lester Senior Living Whippany?
Neither is better for every family. Harmony Village at Careone Hanover Township 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 Harmony Village at Careone Hanover Township 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 Harmony Village at Careone Hanover Township 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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