Founded: 1916

Opened: 1919

Christian Science Nurses Training School Founded: 1921

Mission: Our mission is to provide a refuge and services that minister to the needs of mankind with Christian Science nursing.

Programs: Christian Science nursing and nurses training, independent living, rest & study

No. of Individuals Served in 2008: 1533

Staff: 70+

Location: 24.2 acres in Chestnut Hill, MA

Relationship to The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, MA: The BA operated as a department of The Mother Church until 1981 when The Christian Science Board of Directors transferred the BA to an independent trusteeship.

Former Name: When operated by the The First Church of Christ, Scientist, the BA was called the Christian Science Benevolent Association.