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Senior Fluent
Senior Fluent operates a 6-bed memory care and assisted living community at 3004 Bunnfield Drive in the Shepards Point neighborhood of Zebulon, Wake County, North Carolina. The single-story licensed facility houses residents in private and semi-private suites with 24-hour nursing services and maintains a 1:3 staff-to-resident ratio.
Daily meal service includes three fresh, home-cooked meals prepared to individual dietary preferences. Housekeeping, recreation, social activities, transportation coordination, visiting physician services, and on-site hairdressing support constitute the facility’s full service menu. An outdoor garden and programmed activities titled “Our Homes” serve the memory care population. Residents may access North Carolina Special Assistance and the Community Alternatives Program for eligible Medicaid coverage. Monthly pricing begins at $7,500.
Across four inspections over two years, the facility documented 2 deficiencies; a rate of 1 per year, 96% below North Carolina’s average of 23. Only one of the four inspections resulted in cited deficiencies.
The March 27, 2024 inspection identified fire safety issues: a missing fire-rated attic cover and insufficient egress from an enclosed outdoor area. Senior Fluent responded promptly by installing the required attic cover and adding a second emergency exit. Earlier inspection cycles generated no reportable findings. No complaints were investigated, no fines assessed, and no enforcement actions initiated.
The facility’s overall inspection deficiency rate of 25% represents a 65-percentage-point improvement above North Carolina’s 90% average.
Positioned 1.3 miles from downtown Zebulon in a car-dependent neighborhood (Walk Score 7), the community integrates security monitoring, wheelchair access, fire suppression systems, and emergency alert infrastructure throughout its physical plant.
Senior Fluent serves older adults with cognitive impairment, dementia, or Alzheimer’s disease requiring secured residential memory care with round-the-clock nursing, meal preparation, and structured activities in a small, specialized-care setting.
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Inspection History
In North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys to ensure nursing and adult care homes meet safety standards.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the North Carolina state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2024 vs. North Carolina state average• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above) 3 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (96% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (60% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (95% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 2 | 46 | This facility has 96% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (2 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 96% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.0 | 5.01 | This facility has 60% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (2 vs. NC avg 5.01).↓ 60% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 1 | 21 | This facility has had 95% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (1 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 95% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 1 | 19 | This facility has 95% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (1 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 95% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 100% | 92% | This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (100% vs. NC avg 92%).↑ 8% worse |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Suites
Staff to Resident Ratio: 1 Staff : 3 Residents
Building Type: Single-story
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Security Systems
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1.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Zebulon's city center to Senior Fluent's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around Wake County
Info below is compiled from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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NC DHSR Star Rating (0–4 stars). Issued by North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation based on annual facility inspections. Stars reflect overall compliance with state health and safety rules - 4 stars requires scores of 100+ on two consecutive annual inspections. Ratings can change between inspections if new violations or licensure actions occur.
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DHSR Quality Score (/200). Each annual inspection starts at a base of 100 points. Facilities earn demerit points for violations and citations, and merit points for correcting issues, maintaining resident/family councils, sprinkler systems, and other quality programs. The "/200" display reflects the two most recent annual inspections combined - giving a longer-term view of compliance trends rather than a single snapshot.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Hillside Nursing & Rehab | AL NH SNF | Wake Forest | 130
Facility
130
NC AVG
72
Rank
#23 / 387 | No |
19
Facility
19
NC AVG
36
Rank
#384 / 536 |
88.3%
Facility
88.3%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#67 / 232 | - | - | - | 3 | 33%
Facility
33%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#10 / 333 | Private Rooms |
| Calyx Living of Fuquay-Varina | AL MC | Fuquay-Varina | 84
Facility
84
NC AVG
72
Rank
#135 / 387 | No |
24
Facility
24
NC AVG
36
Rank
#349 / 536 | - | - | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 321 | 2 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed | |
| Senior Fluent | AL MC RESC | Zebulon (Shepards Point) | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
72
Rank
#335 / 387 | No |
7
Facility
7
NC AVG
36
Rank
#476 / 536 | - | - | 105.50/200
Facility
105.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#5 / 321 | 1 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Private / Semi-Private Suites | |
| Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard | AL | Apex (Shepherds Vineyard) | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
72
Rank
#335 / 387 | No |
36
Facility
36
NC AVG
36
Rank
#254 / 536 | - | A+ | 102.50/200
Facility
102.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#73 / 321 | 1 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Private / Shared Rooms | |
| Miss Bell’s at Garner | AL | Garner | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
72
Rank
#335 / 387 | No |
4
Facility
4
NC AVG
36
Rank
#506 / 536 |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#144 / 232 | - | 90.00/200
Facility
90.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#261 / 321 | 4 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina
Senior Fluent is located in Zebulon, North Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Fluent
What neighborhood is Senior Fluent in?
Senior Fluent is in the Shepards Point neighborhood of Zebulon.
Is Senior Fluent in a walkable area?
Senior Fluent has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Senior Fluent?
According to NC state health department records, Senior Fluent's license number is FCL-092-291.
Are pets allowed at Senior Fluent?
No, Senior Fluent has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Senior Fluent have?
Senior Fluent has 6 beds.
Has Senior Fluent had any deficiencies?
Senior Fluent has had 2 reported deficiencies according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
Are there photos of Senior Fluent?
Yes — there are 11 photos of Senior Fluent in the photo gallery on this page.
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