Arden Wood

Arden Wood’s mission is to support healing through skillful Christian Science nursing care and training, inspired living, and Christly service. In support of our mission, Arden Wood provides 24-hour Christian Science nursing care 365 days a year.  This  includes both inpatient and outpatient care in our facility, and a strong Christian Science Visiting Nurse Service that provides temporary care for individuals in the home, office, or anywhere there is a need in the community.   Arden Wood is fully accredited by The Commission for Accreditation of Christian Science Nursing Organizations/Facilities, Inc., and strives to maintain the highest standards of Christian Science nursing care.

We also offer The Christian Science Nursing Arts Training program for individuals who are seeking to prepare themselves for the ministry of Christian Science nursing.   The complete program consists of four courses, and each course begins with a comprehensive classroom session.  Classroom sessions provide in-depth study of the principles, ethics, and practical skills necessary to ensure excellent Christian Science nursing care.

Arden Wood now provides classroom instruction for the first two courses,  CSNA I and CSNA II, and individuals from other facilities are welcome to apply for either of these classes.  All CSNA III and IV classes are taught at Chestnut Hill.  After each classroom session, Christian Science nurses in training work side-by-side with Christian Science nurses listed in The Christian Science Journal, who provide substantial mentoring, assessment, and support as they begin to put these new skills into practice in the “sick room”.  This training is an employee benefit for our nursing staff.

Another key element that supports our mission is our Residential program. Arden Wood has become home to a number of seasoned Christian Science workers, who have devoted a significant portion of their lives to serving the Cause of Christian Science. Residential apartments are now available for rent, offering dedicated Christian Scientists a supportive, gracious environment in which to live. Lovely meals, weekly housekeeping services, helpful staff, beautiful gardens, woodland paths, fully-equipped libraries, metaphysical talks, Bible classes, and hymn sings make Arden Wood living unique and enjoyable.

Helping to complete the vision of our mission in action is our Spiritual Renewal program. Arden Wood is known worldwide as a place to find spiritual rejuvenation, a place where Church members can come to refresh their thoughts and delve further into their study of Christian Science, unencumbered by daily activities or interruptions.

Our staff works daily to provide an atmosphere of support and a sense of home for each of our patients, residents, and guests.  We would love to have you visit Arden Wood at any time! Please call us for more information about any of our services or programs at the number above.

Executive Director:  John Mitchell
Director of Christian Science Nursing:  Lesleah L. De Frisco
Director of Christian Science Visiting Nurse Service:  Lesleah L. De Frisco
Director of Christian Science Nurses Training : Jeannie Glassell

Phone: 415-379-2220
E-mail: csna@ardenwood.org

Arden Wood provides mentoring for students at all levels of the Christian Science Nursing Arts. Those ready for advanced training attend classes at the Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association in Chestnut Hill, MA, and return to Arden Wood for the mentoring portion.  For more information on our training program, please visit our website:  http://ardenwood.org/nurses-training/nursestraining_main.html.