Mary Baker Eddy considered establishing sanatoriums for Christian Scientists as early as 1905, along with schools to train Christian Science nurses. In 1909 she asked the Christian Science Board of Directors to establish and maintain such a facility. By 1916 the time was right, and the Board of Directors established and commenced construction of The Christian Science Benevolent Association at Chestnut Hill in a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts. This was the first of what has now grown to 32 independent, individually incorporated Christian Science nursing care facilities and/or visiting Christian Science nursing services operating worldwide. These are not owned, controlled, or operated by The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston.

Wide Horizon, originally incorporated in 1946, began accepting its first patients in 1951, in what has now become known as the South Building. In 1990, we opened our North Building as a modern and spacious Christian Science nursing facility. Horizon House was remodeled and reopened in 2000 to serve those who are not presently able to live alone and need minimal supervision. In 2007 this building was beautifully redecorated for rest and study guests for spiritual renewal and more independent residents.

In 2009 we launched a Building Campaign to remodel and expand our North Building to replace functions that are currently in the South Building. These improvements will enhance opportunities for individual demonstration of Christian Science, provide a safer and more secure environment, offer more interactive activities for guests, and realize efficiencies in staffing and finances. Click here for more information about the building plans and campaign.