The Drake
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Concord, NC

The Drake

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Concord, NC

Overview of 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.

Bed community size
66-bed community Rank #200 / 389Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 200th out of 389 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #549 / 573Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 549th 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

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
38%
Rank #198 / 241Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 198th out of 241 homes in North Carolina for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the North Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 241. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Lower than the North Carolina average: 76.4%
Occupied beds
25 / 66
Average occupied beds in North Carolina homes 85 beds

License Details

StatusActive
CountyCabarrus
License NumberHAL-013-049

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsYes

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Transportation Services
Maintenance
Restaurant-Style Dining
Library
Entertainment Room
Outdoor Common Area
Specific ProgramsSecured Living

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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 15 deficiencies 9 inspections 0 penalties 5 inspections 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 5 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies per year (67% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (23% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (74% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (38% below)
Latest Inspection October 2, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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. 1546 This facility has 67% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (15 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 67% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2024. 7.523 This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (7.5 vs. NC avg 23).↓ 67% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.72.2 This facility has 23% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (1.7 vs. NC avg 2.2).↓ 23% 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 921 This facility has had 57% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (9 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 57% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 519 This facility has 74% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (5 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 74% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 56%90% This facility has 34 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (56% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 34% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • October 2, 2025 complaint investigation found five deficiencies including failure to supervise an eloping resident and failure to honor end-of-life care wishes.
  • July 30, 2025 annual inspection cited nine deficiencies including staffing shortages, medication errors, poor supervision causing harm, and failure to notify authorities of injuries.
  • January 4, 2024 annual inspection found one deficiency for incomplete Special Care Unit resident profile within 30 days of admission.

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
1 / 5

Based on the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation surveys measuring health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Ranked 125th (tied) of 138 homes in North Carolina See full North Carolina ranking
Division Of Health Service Rating
1/4

North Carolina average: 3 stars See full North Carolina ranking

Scores

DHSR Score
75.00 / 200

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

North Carolina average: 98 See full North Carolina ranking

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Address 3.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Concord's city center to The Drake's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.

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NC AVG 76.2%
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AL
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NC AVG 72
Rank #200 / 389
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0
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina

The Drake is located in Concord, 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 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%.

Are pets allowed at The Drake?

No, The Drake has a no-pet policy.

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, 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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