Summary
Livonia's first medium-sized adult foster care home (7-12 residents) is proposed for the historic Joshua Simmons house. Residents raised concerns about room sizes, showers, medication storage, and neighbor notification.
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Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
A proposed dedicated millage for police and fire; about $50 million of the general fund already goes to public safety.
Older adults needing assisted living and their families gain a new care option in Livonia.
Nearby residents say they weren't properly notified and want floor-plan questions answered first.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council - Jul 27, 2026
Livonia's first medium-sized adult foster care home (7-12 residents) is proposed for the historic Joshua Simmons house. Residents raised concerns about room sizes, showers, medication storage, and neighbor notification.
City Council - Jun 1, 2026
Resident Steve King argued the proposed public safety millage is a shell game that frees general fund money for non-essential projects and said voters should demand accountability. Councilmember Ptashnik countered that 66% of the general fund — about $50 million — already funds public safety, with budget hearings ahead this fall.
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Related development
Adult Foster Care Facility (Adult Medium Group Home, Capacity 7-12)
If approved, it would be Livonia's first medium-sized group home and could set a precedent for similar facilities.
Adult Medium Group Home — 38525 Eight Mile Road
Would add Livonia's first 7-12 resident care home in a 5,000+ square-foot historic house with no exterior changes; neighbors want more plan scrutiny and better notice.
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