Utah Code § 71A-6-102: State Veterans Nursing Home -- Establishment and construction -- Compliance with federal requirements.

(1) The department shall be responsible for the administration and operation of state veterans nursing homes established by the Legislature, which may include contracting with a private health care provider to operate and manage each home.

(2) Each home shall:

(a) have at least an 80-bed capacity;

(b) be designed and constructed consistent with the requirements for federal funding under 38 U.S.C. Sec. 8131 et seq.; and

(c) be operated consistent with the requirements for per diem payments from the VA under 38 U.S.C. Sec. 1741 et seq.