WIDE HORIZON RATES (Effective July 1, 2020)
All Christian Science nursing care services are under the oversight of a Journal-listed Christian Science Nurse.
In-patient Care – All rates include a single occupancy private room with bathroom, meals, housekeeping, laundry, all usual nursing supplies, and Christian Science nursing care services,.
| Service | Description | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING CARE 1 (CSNC 1) | The patient may need some assistance at times, but can take care of most needs with possible exception of taking a shower and daily bed making. | $165 / day (1 hour per day) |
| CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING CARE 2 (CSNC 2) | The patient is usually ambulatory, though may need assistance with personal care and dressing, may need supervision, generally able to carry out own activities during day or attend group activities. | $225 / day (2 hours per day) |
| CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING CARE 3 (CSNC 3) | The patient is usually ambulatory, though may need assistance with personal care and dressing, may need supervision, generally able to carry out own activities during day or attend group activities. | $285 / day (3 hours per day) |
| CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING CARE 4 (CSNC 4) | The patient may be non-ambulatory, may require lifting assistance from one or two Christian Science nurses or by mechanical lifter, may require feeding. | $350 / day (4 hours per day) |
| CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING CARE 5 (CSNC 5) | The patient may be non-ambulatory, may require lifting assistance from one or two Christian Science nurses or by mechanical lifter, may require feeding. | $410 / day (5 hours per day) |
| CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING CARE 6 (CSNC 6) | The patient’s Christian Science nursing care needs require the skills of a Journal-listed Christian Science Nurse (JLCSN) in some way: direct care of the patient, judgment regarding care, establishing the plan of care, supervision of other CS nurses providing care, teaching patient or family to provide correct care for patient. Situations which usually call for involvement by a JLCSN include: care of a patient who has injured a limb, is confined to bed, is not retaining food, has a wound that needs to be cared for, or is having significant physical difficulty, etc. | $470/day (All hours required) |
| REST AND STUDY (Horizon House) | Private guest room in Horizon House for the purpose of spiritual renewal, includes three meals & housekeeping service. Ask about special seasonal rates. | $100 / day – Single; $130.00 / day – Double occupancy |
| REST AND STUDY SPECIAL RATE (Horizon House) | Family members of a patient, Christian Science nurses, CS practitioners and CS teachers, those attending association, as well as administrators and board members of Christian Science nursing organizations (includes meals). | $80 / day – Single; $110.00 / day – Double occupancy – |
| OUTPATIENT CARE | We commonly provide services that can be accomplished in a short time, such as cleansing and bandaging of wounds or lighter services as nail care or assistance with a shower and hair shampooing. | $60 / hour – Each half-hour at $30 or fraction thereof (does not include nursing supplies). |
| MEALS (visitors) | Delicious and nutritious meals provided by our skilled kitchen staff. | Breakfast – $7.00 / Lunch – $10.00 / Dinner – $8.00 |
| SUPERVISED RESIDENTIAL LIVING (Horizon House) | Private beautifully decorated room in Horizon House for individuals who need no Christian Science nursing care. Rate includes housekeeping, laundry and three daily meals. Contact the Executive Director for details. | $2,400 / month |
NOTES
Additional Charges – Special supplies, grooming and personal items, beautician fees, and other miscellaneous items are charged directly to the guest on his/her monthly billing statement.
Financial Assistance/Benevolence – It is the policy of The Board of Directors that no person be deprived of the blessing of Wide Horizon’s Christian Science nursing care for financial reasons. Wide Horizon has a Benevolence Policy and Financial Assistance Application. All requests for financial assistance should be made directly to the Executive Director. In addition, the patient/family can apply directly for financial aid to the National Fund for Christian Science Nursing (NFCSN) at 1-800-873-2843 or via nfcsn.org. Wide Horizon will provide information from the NFCSN and may assist with the application process if requested.
NOTE: If a patient requires substantially more time than what is included in a given level of care, Wide Horizon reserves the right to charge $60 per hour for additional Christian Science nursing care than noted in respective level or move the patient to another level as appropriate. Wide Horizon will do its best to notify patient/family prior to charging for additional CS nursing hours when this situation occurs.
Regardless of the level of care, there is always an expectation of spiritual progress and healing.
“To those leaning on the sustaining infinite, to-day is big with blessings.” (Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. vii)
“If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; for ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (Christ Jesus, John 8:31, 32)