Christian Science nursing provides spiritual reassurance and physical care
Christian Science nursing provides care that meets the patient’s physical needs while they rely on Christian Science treatment for healing. The heart of this work is to minister to a patient’s spiritual need for love, comfort, and healing. It is a religious vocation that is distinct from registered or licensed medical nursing.
If you or a loved one has made the individual decision to rely on Christian Science for healing, and you need some practical help, Christian Science nurses can provide skilled care. They maintain an environment that is conducive to spiritual healing, and can offer assistance with things such as:
Personal care and cleanliness, including bed care
Standing, walking, mobility
Encouraging normal nourishment, including preparing food and assisting with eating
Cleansing and bandaging
Christian Science nursing care is available to anyone who is wholeheartedly relying on Christian Science for healing and is also working with a Christian Science practitioner. The Christian Science nurse and practitioner work in tandem to support the patient.
If you are seeking Christian Science nursing care on behalf of a loved one and have questions, you can reach out to any Christian Science nurse or Christian Science nursing facility.
You can find Christian Science nurses, facilities, and visiting services in the Christian Science Directory. Within the search results, you can filter by an individual’s availability.
Christian Science nurses charge a fee for their services. This care might be covered by some insurance policies in the United States. There are also charitable funds available that could help cover costs. The best way to understand potential costs would be to contact a Christian Science nurse or Christian Science nursing facility directly. Christian Science nurses and facilities set their own fees and are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Christian Science nursing facilities or houses are located in the United States, Canada, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
In addition to inpatient Christian Science nursing care, they may also offer:
“Outpatient” care for those in need of a single visit, or requiring brief daily attention, such as for changing a bandage.
“Home visits” for those whose needs can be met within two or three hours.
“Rest and study” or “spiritual renewal” rooms for those who desire a quiet space for prayer and study, but do not have Christian Science nursing needs.
“Respite care” for short-term assistance at the facility, so that family members and caregivers looking after loved ones are temporarily relieved of responsibility for care.
These organizations are not-for-profit, independently operated, and accredited by The Commission for Accreditation of Christian Science Nursing Organizations/Facilities, Inc. Each organization sets its own fees.
View a list of Christian Science nursing facilities and visiting services.
