almshouse

noun, plural alms·hous·es [ahmz-hou-ziz] /ˈɑmzˌhaʊ zɪz/. Chiefly British.

1. a house endowed by private charity for the reception and support of the aged or infirm poor.
2. (formerly) a poorhouse.

noun

1. British history a privately supported house offering accommodation to the aged or needy
2. mainly British another name for poorhouse