Creekside Residential Living Services

Creekside Residential is a key element in The Leaves' determination to broaden its mission and assist greater numbers of students of Christian Science to successfully deal with the wider variety of challenges confronting them today.  It is available to help meet the needs of Christian Scientists’ to continue their demonstration of home in a sheltered, structured environment, with services and activities that would:

• Encourage, stimulate and support their quest to continue their study and practice of Christian Science so as to challenge and overcome many aspects of the so-called aging process through spiritual growth, regeneration and healing.

• Promote normalcy, filled with engaged interest, vigorous and purposeful activity in an atmosphere free of medical intrusion.

• Be safe, attractive, comfortable and affordable and provide freedom from many of the routine cares involved in maintaining homes completely on their own.

The following amenities are included in the monthly charges for The Leaves' Creekside Residential Living Program

• Gated Christian Science community on 8.5 landscaped acres

• Private suites, studios or single rooms located on one-story West Wing of The Leaves' main building

• Private patios and direct access to grounds from each living unit

• Three restaurant-quality meals per day plus snacks

• All utilities (gas, electric, water, sewage, in-room phone, cable TV)

• Weekly housekeeping service

• Weekly linen and personal laundry service

• Maintenance services on call

• Planned activities related to Christian Science, educational and cultural affairs and events at The Leaves and in and around the Dallas/Ft. Worth metropolitan area

• Assistance with daily activities from residential staff

• Christian Science nurse oversight; all residences connected to call system at the nurses station

• Fully stocked Christian Science Reading Room in our Great Room

• Large screen TV in Great Room

• Transportation to local Christian Science church services, Bible study at local Christian Science Reading Rooms, lectures, and other events

Kim Johnson

Development Director

Christian Science Nursing Services

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To inquire about Creekside Residential Living, contact Kim at 972-643-3553

Creekside Photo Tour

Available at an additional cost

• Hairdresser services in on-site salon room

• Premium Cable TV and internet services in room

• Office services: mailing and shipping, copying, FAX

• Christian Science nursing services on a confidential outpatient or home nursing basis as needed and appropriate

Activities

A vigorous program of activities - related to Christian Science, to cultural and educational events, and some just for fun - is at the core of The Leaves' residential program. Some activities take place at the facility; others out in the Dallas/Ft. Worth community. While these activities are for residents, their families, friends, and neighbors, the Christian Science community is always invited to participate. Some activities include:

Art and Science Museums

The Dallas Arboretum

Spring Bluebonnet Drive

Favorite Restaurants like Chocolate Angel

Shopping Trips

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Musical Performances

Cultural Tours like The Old Red Courthouse

Christian Science Lectures

Art Projects

Christmas Lights Tour

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Movie Nights

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...and more!

Members of the Christian Science community are welcome to join us for any of these activities. Please call or email Kim at 972-643-3553 or kjohnson@theleaves.org.

Criteria for Residency

• Earnest students of Christian Science who demonstrate active branch Church participation, consistent attendance and a desire to pursue spiritually progressive living.

• Willingness to overcome aging beliefs and continue engaged, normal daily activity within a community setting.

• Mobility in walking, turning and pivoting (use of mobility aids acceptable.)

• Adequate vision and hearing for fire safety purposes is required (hearing aids acceptable.)

• Does not require regular oversight of a Christian Science Nurse.

• Daily treatment from a Christian Science Practitioner upon staff recommendation.

• Meets our other admission requirements.

• A two-week trial visit, starting on a Monday, is required before acceptance to residency. (Cost of trial visit: $60 per day, includes meals)

To inquire about Creekside Residential Living Services please call (972) 643-3553 or click here to email us.

Creekside Outings & Events

Regular Weekly Activities