Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Agents Facet
3. Organizations (hierarchy name)
4. organizations (groups)
5. institutions (organizations)
6. [institutions by activity]
7. [health and welfare institutions]

Anotations

Scope note:

Welfare institutions, often charitable, for the reception, care, and housing of pilgrims, travelers, or the needy. The term was originally reserved for the similar establishments of the Knights Hospitallers.