How did St. Basil the Great's foundation in Cappadocia care for sick people and people with leprosy?

Around 370 ce, St. Basil the Great established a religious foundation in Cappadocia that served as a pioneering model for institutional care. This foundation included a hospital to treat the sick, as well as dedicated buildings to house the elderly and the poor.1

A significant component of this facility was an isolation unit specifically designed for those suffering from leprosy. By creating this comprehensive center, St. Basil emphasized the Christian tradition of community responsibility, ensuring that those who were often isolated by disease received care and support. His work set a precedent that influenced the development of similar hospitals throughout the eastern Roman Empire.1