Skilled Christian Science Nursing Care

At Arden Wood, you’ll receive skilled care in a healing atmosphere!

Our Christian Science nurses perform skilled nursing tasks with the full expectation of progress and healing.

Reliable, Proven Care

Arden Wood has provided Christian Science nursing care since 1930 – day and night! Hundreds of testimonies through the years attest to the genuine love and joy expressed by every Christian Science nurse, the tender-loving care and good food, the serene setting — in essence, the healing environment.

Care is provided under the oversight of an experienced Journal-listed Christian Science nurse. All care is consistent with the theology of Christian Science. All patients are required to be working daily with a Journal-listed Christian Science practitioner.

For inpatient admission or outpatient assistance, please call (415) 379-2224 between 8 AM and 5 PM. After hours, call (415) 379-2215.

Inpatient Christian Science nursing services include:

Assessing individual care needs based on the patient’s demonstrated ability
Cleansing and bandaging wounds
Assisting with personal care
Assisting with mobility (getting up, walking, lifting, etc.)
Assisting with nourishment (and modifications, as needed)
Providing for patients receiving care in bed
Ensuring a safe environment with appropriate activity
Reading aloud the Christian Science Bible Lesson and other authorized Christian Science literature

Outpatient Christian Science nursing services include:

Assessing individual care needs
Cleansing and bandaging
Caring for sports injuries
Assisting/instructing with the use of temporary mobility needs
Instructing in self-care techniques