1. When a married person is or becomes a member of the home, the spouse, if married to the person for at least one year and otherwise eligible under this chapter, may be admitted as a member of the home subject to the rules of the home. Veteran and spouse members may be permitted to occupy, together, cottages or other quarters on the grounds of the home.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 35D.4

  • Commandant: means the commandant of the Iowa veterans home appointed pursuant to section 35D. See Iowa Code 35D.1
  • Member: means a patient or resident of the home. See Iowa Code 35D.1
  • person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • year: means twelve consecutive months. See Iowa Code 4.1
 2. The cottages may be made available to persons on the staff of the home at a rental rate determined by the commandant.