(1) Application for admission shall be made separately to each nursing home administrator.

(2) Veterans and their spouses or surviving spouses who are residents of Utah or who demonstrate intent to establish residency in Utah within six months of applying for admission, meet federal eligibility requirements, and are in need of nursing home care may be admitted to any home.

(3) Preference shall be given to veterans who are without adequate means of support and unable, due to wounds, disease, old age, or infirmity, to properly maintain themselves.