The Drake
The Drake is a 66-bed assisted living, memory care, and secured living community at 1195 Drake Mill Lane SW, Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina,, rated 1 out of 5 overall by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation, and ranked 125th (tied) among 138 homes statewide. Respite care, 24-hour staffing, and secured living are confirmed; Medicaid is accepted and Medicare is not. Current occupancy is 25 of 66 beds (38 percent), well below the North Carolina average of 76.4 percent.
A 1-star rating at rank 125 of 138 sets the frame for the inspection record, and the record holds up that assessment. Three inspections from January 2024 through October 2025 average 7.5 deficiencies per year, 44 percent above the North Carolina benchmark of 5.2.
Two of those inspections found serious clinical failures. The July 23 through 30, 2025, annual inspection and complaint investigation produced 9 deficiencies: a resident with dementia left alone in extreme heat and three residents with histories of multiple falls receiving inadequate supervision, all documented as serious neglect and physical harm; staffing hours not met on first and second shifts for 5 of 42 sampled shifts and in the Special Care Unit for 6 of 42 shifts; care plans incomplete or missing physician signatures for 5 of 9 sampled residents; a 15 percent medication error rate across 3 of 8 residents covering depression, mood, prostate, blood pressure, and thyroid medications; inaccurate medication records for 3 residents; medications not packaged with complete instructions for 2 residents on temporary leave; and failure to notify county DSS of injuries requiring emergency treatment for 4 of 7 sampled incident reports.
The October 2, 2025, complaint investigation found 5 deficiencies: a resident who eloped and was found outside attempting to re-enter without staff awareness; failure to report the elopement to county DSS (a Type A1 violation with a November 1, 2025, correction deadline); an admission care plan not signed within the required 15 days; a hospice resident on end-of-life care sent to the hospital against her documented wishes; and failure to send the DNR order and hospice records at transfer. The January 2024 annual inspection found 1 deficiency for a Special Care Unit profile not completed within 30 days of a November 2023 admission.
No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions appear in the available record.
Confirmed amenities include restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, transportation, maintenance, a library, an entertainment room, and an outdoor common area. Walk Score is 0. Concord is the county seat of Cabarrus County, roughly 20 miles northeast of Charlotte; Atrium Health Cabarrus is the primary nearby acute-care resource.
Families evaluating The Drake should ask about corrections following the July 2025 supervision and staffing deficiencies and the October 2025 elopement and end-of-life care violations.
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Occupancy
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, 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
• Deficiencies per inspection (14% above) 5 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies per year (67% below)
• Total inspections (71% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (74% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (8% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
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15 | 46 | This facility has 67% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina nursing home (15 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 67% better |
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Deficiencies per year
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7.5 | 23 | This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina nursing home (7.5 vs. NC avg 23).↓ 67% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
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2.5 | 2.2 | This facility has 14% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina nursing home (2.5 vs. NC avg 2.2).↑ 14% worse |
Inspections
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This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total inspections
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6 | 21 | This facility has 71% fewer total inspections than a typical North Carolina nursing home (6 vs. NC avg 21).↓ 71% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
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5 | 19 | This facility has 74% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina nursing home (5 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 74% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
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83% | 90% | This facility has 7 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina nursing home (83% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 7% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on October 2, 2025, identified deficiencies related to admission care plans, resident supervision, notification of an elopement incident, and handling of end-of-life care documentation. Earlier inspections showed similar issues, including staffing shortages, incomplete medical exams, medication administration errors, and supervision lapses that resulted in resident harm. Inspectors cited main themes of resident care planning, supervision, and communication with authorities. Complaint investigations were substantiated, particularly concerning resident supervision and rights during end-of-life care, with no enforcement actions or fines listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing challenges with resident care and supervision, with deficiencies continuing into the most recent survey.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Drake
What is the license number of The Drake?
According to NC state health department records, The Drake's license number is HAL-013-049.
What is the occupancy rate at The Drake?
The Drake's occupancy is 38%.
What is the overall rating for The Drake?
The Drake received a 1-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
How many beds does The Drake have?
The Drake has 66 beds.
Are there photos of The Drake?
Yes — there are 3 photos of The Drake in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Drake?
The Drake is located at 1195 Drake Mill Lane SW Concord, NC 28025.
What is the phone number of The Drake?
(704) 251-2602 will put you in contact with the team at The Drake.
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