Beacon Haven stands as a nonprofit Christian Science nursing facility, sitting by Pike Lake at 1200 Long Lake Road in New Brighton, Minnesota, where it's done its work for almost a century now, being part of the A/U Ranches through Adventure Unlimited and keeping to church-controlled nonprofit values, and the whole place is licensed by Ramsey County with its official license number being 23554, and it holds several accreditations, including from the State of Minnesota, the American Camping Association, and The Commission for Accreditation of Christian Science Nursing Organizations Facilities Inc. The administrator is Ms. Suzanne Givens, and the facility operates with a total of 6 nursing home beds, which are the only beds available for residents since there aren't any nursery, special care, psychiatric, or rehab beds, and there's no hospital or bassinets either, but they've kept things focused on the support people need in later years, offering skilled nursing and adult care home services, plus assisted and independent living choices for adults who want them, and all of these sit within a peaceful lakeside campus that features a garden area for relaxing, furnished paths for walking, and a barber or salon and arts room as well.
The care offered at Beacon Haven is grounded in the Christian Science tradition, drawing on the teachings of Mary Baker Eddy and Christ Jesus, and they strive for proper care and healing through spiritual encouragement, with nurses-a special team of Christian Science Nurses-trained to provide practical, non-medical support like help with bathing, dressing, mobility, meals, transfers, and medicine management, all with a 24-hour call system and emergency alerts, plus staff who can speak English, and who offer assistance for people who can't get around well or are bedridden. The facility also has memory care plus hospice, home health, and outpatient services, and there's a special program for those who want only Christian Science nursing care, delivering spiritual ministry instead of medical care, and they accept every case with an intent for healing, working on cleanliness, nourishing meals, and spiritual support.
Residents at Beacon Haven can choose from private or shared rooms, where each room has a telephone, and the dining room serves all-day meals, including special diets for those with diabetes or need alcohol-sensitive food, and there's laundry, cleaning, and meal prep, plus community events like movie nights and resident-run activities-a bit of arts and socializing close to home-while the support extends to move-in help and a program for people who come to rest and study for spiritual renewal. For families and residents who follow Christian Science, the place offers a Visiting Christian Science Nurse Service, giving free phone consultations day and night, no matter where you live, and the facility is Medicare accredited, so they'll accept Medicare and Medicaid.
Beacon Haven operates on a yearly revenue of about $1.9 million, with most funds coming from grants and non-patient revenue, but a part-almost half a million dollars-coming from patient care, and the most recent numbers show 1,035 patient days with a total of six discharges and a fully staffed six-bed capacity. There's an online system for registering for events and checking the calendar, support and referral services, and even programs for grants, funding, and handling financial documents like IRS Form 990s, since everything's run by a voluntary nonprofit. People can find more about the care, programs, and event venues-including Beacon Haven itself-by visiting their main website at www.beaconhaven.org or checking listings with a PEARL profile on the Cause IQ website, and they also keep a Google Maps iframe to help folks find the location easily. The community aims to help adults live in a place where healing and dignity matter, offering help while keeping each resident's spiritual wishes in mind, quietly supporting those who want a peaceful, safe, and welcoming place in their later years, and always hoping for them to heal and thrive by the light of their own faith.
