Senior Fluent
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Wake County, NC
Senior Fluent
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Wake County, 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 #338 / 390Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 338th out of 390 homes in North Carolina. 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.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 #476 / 572Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 476th out of 572 homes in North Carolina. 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.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
24-Hour Personalized Care
Visiting Physicians
Visiting Hairdresser
Social And Recreational Activities
Housekeeping Services
Outdoor Garden
Transportation Options
ActivitiesSocial, leisure, recreational, and educational activities.
Specific ProgramsOur Homes
Starting Price$7,500/mo*
Food DescriptionThree fresh, home-cooked meals daily tailored to resident preferences.
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, citation, 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.
6 Better
Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (96% below)
• Deficiencies per year (96% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (77% below)
• Total inspections (81% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (95% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (72% below)
• Total deficiencies (96% below)
• Deficiencies per year (96% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (77% below)
• Total inspections (81% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (95% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (72% below)
Latest Inspection
March 27, 2024
Plan Of Correction
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 1 | 23 | This facility has 96% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (1 vs. NC avg 23).↓ 96% better |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.5 | 2.2 | This facility has 77% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (0.5 vs. NC avg 2.2).↓ 77% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 4 | 21 | This facility has 81% fewer total inspections than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (4 vs. NC avg 21).↓ 81% better |
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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 |
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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 |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- March 27, 2024 inspection found two deficiencies, both corrected by the facility through a plan of correction.
- Deficiencies involved fire safety issues: missing fire-rated attic access cover and only one backyard exit, both fixed on site.
- No complaints were reported or substantiated during this inspection period.
What does this home offer?
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
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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.
How many beds does Senior Fluent have?
Senior Fluent has 6 beds.
Are there photos of Senior Fluent?
Yes — there are 11 photos of Senior Fluent in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Senior Fluent?
Senior Fluent is located at 3004 Bunnfield Dr, Zebulon, NC 27597, United States.
What is the phone number of Senior Fluent?
(919) 322-8925 will put you in contact with the team at Senior Fluent.
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