Lester Senior Living

Lester Senior Living sits on the Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus in Whippany, New Jersey, where the Jewish Community Housing Corporation runs the place and it serves people looking for independent living, assisted living, memory care, or respite care, so folks can find something for almost any need. The campus holds separate buildings for independent living and assisted living, and also has a secure wing for memory care, with apartments made for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, where certified caregivers help and person-centered care models focus on each person's needs, and safety features help keep residents secure. The independent living building, called Heller Independent Living, has modern, handicap-accessible apartments, some of which are upscale, and there are choices that work for people with lower incomes too, like 36 one-bedroom apartments for residents of low and moderate incomes and market-rate apartments, which means there's a mix of affordability and luxury, and Jewish residents can stick with kosher diets since meals follow religious guidelines made by trained chefs. The assisted living and memory care are right next door in the Weston Assisted Living Building, where 60 units of various types, including private rooms, support seniors who need help with meals, medication, or daily tasks, and nursing staff and wellness providers stay on-site around the clock. There's short-term respite care for those recovering from injuries or surgeries and everything runs on an all-inclusive pricing model, so folks know what to expect in terms of cost. The focus at Lester Senior Living stays on keeping everyone active and connected, with programs to help body, mind, and spirit, including activities like bridge club, chair yoga, university courses, and movies, and there's a virtual senior center too, plus clubs and unique dining options, and if residents have pets, the place is pet-friendly, but smoking isn't allowed inside. The grounds are made to be warm and friendly, and there's a secure courtyard, indoor common areas, and easy access to shopping and local things to do. The staff tries to make everyone comfortable and support independence while paying attention to care needs for all stages of senior living, whether that's someone who wants to live on their own with a busy social life or a person needing specialized memory services, and the policy supports LGBTQ rights as required by law. Lester Senior Living belongs to the not-for-profit community and partners with organizations like LeadingAge, with no pressure to buy or rent, and new residents can look for more information on the official website.