noun

• (countable, dated) A lodging for pilgrims or the destitute, normally provided by a monastic order.
• (uncountable) 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.
• (countable) A specialized facility or organization offering palliative care for the terminally ill.