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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 6 Rank #335 / 387Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 335th out of 387 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #476 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 476th out of 536 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

StatusActive
CountyWake
License NumberFCL-092-291
Inspection Rating4 star 106.5/100 rating with the State of North Carolina

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsFull security system with door alerts and indoor monitoring.
Safety FeaturesFire sprinkler and fire alarm system.

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Staff-to-Resident Ratio: 1:3

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Recreation Area
Housekeeping
Garden
Transportation
ActivitiesSocial, leisure, recreational, and educational activities
Specific ProgramsOur Homes

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$7,500/mo*

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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.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 2 deficiencies 1 inspection 0 penalties 1 inspection with deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 1 Worse Metrics worse than North Carolina 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 Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNC Averagevs. NC Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 246 This facility has 96% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (2 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 96% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.05.01 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNC Averagevs. NC Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 121 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
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 119 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 Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 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

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Division Of Health Service Rating
4/4

North Carolina average: 3 stars See full North Carolina ranking

Scores

DHSR Score
105.50 / 200

Quality score (0-200). Higher scores indicate better performance in inspections and compliance.

North Carolina average: 98 See full North Carolina ranking

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Suites

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Staff to Resident Ratio: 1 Staff : 3 Residents

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Building Type: Single-story

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Security Systems

Places of interest near Senior Fluent

Address 1.3 miles from city center Info 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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
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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.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.

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Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

NC Medicaid CAP/DA

Age 65+ or disabled
General North Carolina resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NC

High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

North Carolina Senior Care Options

NC SCO (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General North Carolina resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NC

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)

Age 55+
General NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NC

Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

In-Home Aide Services

North Carolina In-Home Aide Services

Age 60+
General NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NC

Family can be aides; varies by county funding.

Benefits
Personal care (5-20 hours/week) Meal prep Respite (~5 days/year) Errands

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

North Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NC

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NC

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Urgent Repair Program (URP)

North Carolina Urgent Repair Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$30,258/year 50% AMI, varies by county
Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
NC

Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.

Benefits
Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility)

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

North Carolina Special Assistance

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
NC

Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services

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).

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