Senior Fluent
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Zebulon, NC
Senior Fluent
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Zebulon, NC
Overview of 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.
6-bed community Rank #336 / 388Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 336th out of 388 homes in North Carolina for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other North Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 7 / 100 Rank #477 / 573Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 477th out of 573 homes in North Carolina for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across North Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
StatusActive
CountyWake
License NumberFCL-092-291
Inspection Rating4 star 106.5/100 rating with the State of North Carolina
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsFull security system with door alerts and indoor monitoring.
Safety FeaturesFire sprinkler and fire alarm system.
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Staff-to-Resident Ratio:
1:3
Salon
Recreation Area
Housekeeping
Garden
Transportation
ActivitiesSocial, leisure, recreational, and educational activities
Specific ProgramsOur Homes
Starting Price$7,500/mo*
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.
Since 2024 · 2 years of data
2 deficiencies
4 inspections
0 penalties
1 inspection with deficiencies
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
Overall vs. NC average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
3 Better
Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (96% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (95% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (72% below)
• Total deficiencies (96% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (95% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (72% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 46 | This facility has 96% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (2 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 96% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 4 | 21 | This facility has had 81% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (4 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 81% fewer |
|
Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 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 |
|
Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 25% | 90% | This facility has 65 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (25% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 65% better |
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
Places of interest near Senior Fluent
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.
| Hillside Nursing & Rehab | AL NH SNF | Wake Forest | 130
Facility
130
NC AVG
72
Rank
#24 / 388 | No |
19
Facility
19
NC AVG
33
Rank
#385 / 573 | 85.6% | - | - | - | 3 | 33%
Facility
33%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#1 / 333 | Private Rooms |
| Calyx Living of Fuquay-Varina | AL MC | Fuquay-Varina (East Academy Street) | 84
Facility
84
NC AVG
72
Rank
#136 / 388 | No |
24
Facility
24
NC AVG
33
Rank
#350 / 573 | - | - | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 321 | 6 | 83%
Facility
83%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#219 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed | |
| Senior Fluent | AL MC RESC | Zebulon (Shepards Point) | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
72
Rank
#336 / 388 | No |
7
Facility
7
NC AVG
33
Rank
#477 / 573 | - | - | 105.50/200
Facility
105.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#5 / 321 | 4 | 25%
Facility
25%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#20 / 333 | Private / Semi-Private Suites | |
| Avendelle at Shepherds Vineyard | AL | Apex (Shepherds Vineyard) | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
72
Rank
#336 / 388 | No |
36
Facility
36
NC AVG
33
Rank
#254 / 573 | - | A+ | 102.50/200
Facility
102.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#73 / 321 | 5 | 40%
Facility
40%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#24 / 333 | Private / Shared Rooms | |
| Holly Springs Senior Living | AL HOS MC RC | Holly Springs (Holly Heights) | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
72
Rank
#336 / 388 | No |
51
Facility
51
NC AVG
33
Rank
#138 / 573 | - | - | 102.50/200
Facility
102.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#73 / 321 | 1 | 0%
Facility
0%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#1 / 333 | Private Rooms |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina
Senior Fluent is located in Zebulon, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.
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 since 2024 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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