Admission to Desert View: To be admitted, the individual needs to be relying exclusively on Christian Science for healing, and it must be their desire to receive Christian Science nursing services.

To inquire about admission, please call our Christian Science nursing phone (480) 299-0504 to speak with the Director of Christian Science Nursing or the Christian Science nurse on duty.

There will be a loving conversation about the individual’s needs in order to establish that proper care can be given at Desert View. In addition, there is a need to determine the availability of space at that time. Click here for current rates.

An accredited Christian Science nursing home in Scottsdale, Arizona

Desert View Business Office: (480) 307-6060  •  Christian Science Nursing: (480) 299-0504

Facility Location: 8706 East Via Taz Norte, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Mailing Address: 8390 E Via De Ventura F-110 #249, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Email: mail@desertview.us

Desert View is recognized as a non-profit corporation and qualified charity under IRS 501(c) (3)

Admission to Desert View

  • Basic Policies
  • Required Documents

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Some basic policies regarding admission to Desert View:
The patient must be actively practicing Christian Science, striving to demonstrate healing and a greater sense of dominion through radical reliance on Christian Science treatment.
The applicant and his or her family must understand that no diagnoses, medical examinations, physical therapies, psychological counseling, or medicines are administered at Desert View.
Any individual wishing to be admitted to Desert View must be working with and receiving daily treatment from a Christian Science practitioner who is currently listed in "The Christian Science Journal."
Desert View cannot accept those who are combative, disruptive or who wander.
Documents Required for Admission:
Social Security Card
Current photo ID: driver's license, state ID, or Passport.  If these are not available then two persons unrelated to the patient must sign a notarized document attesting to the individual's identity
Advanced Health Care Directive / Power of Attorney for Health Care
Private health insurance card, if applicable
Admissions Packet: When you have spoken with our Christian Science Nursing Department, and admission has been established, click here to download, print, and then complete the forms
Bring them with you when coming to Desert View to check-in.

A new nationwide benevolence fund is available to assist in paying for Christian Science nursing care. If you need financial assistance, you can apply to the National Fund for Christian Science Nursing (NFCSN) for a grant. Call 1‑816‑759‑5450 or 1‑800‑873‑2843 for more information. Their website is: nfcsn.org