hos·pice 
/ˈhɑ:spəs/ noun
plural hos·pic·es /ˈhɑ:spəs/ noun [count] 1 : a place that provides care for people who are dying
▪ She chose to go to a hospice instead of a hospital. — often used before another noun ▪ He was placed in hospice care for the last three months of his life. ▪ a hospice program 2 somewhat old-fashioned : a place where travelers can stay : inn ; especially : an inn kept by people in a religious organization
▪ She chose to go to a hospice instead of a hospital. — often used before another noun ▪ He was placed in hospice care for the last three months of his life. ▪ a hospice program
