hospices

noun

1. 1

   A lodging for pilgrims or the destitute, normally provided by a monastic order.

2. 2

   The provision of palliative care for terminally ill patients, either at a specialized facility or at a residence, and support for the family, typically refraining from taking extraordinary measures to prolong life.

3. 3

   A specialized facility or organization offering palliative care for the terminally ill.