The Fountains at The Albemarle

The Fountains At The Albemarle is a senior living community that blends Southern charm with excellent services, nestled within beautifully landscaped grounds. Residents enjoy access to thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces that include patio areas and gardening spots, encouraging connection with nature and fostering a sense of community outdoors. The interior of the community boasts a full range of resort-style amenities, such as a fitness and wellness center to support active living, a full-service salon for self-care and grooming, and a welcoming coffee bistro that serves as a gathering spot for residents to socialize and relax.

This pet-friendly community provides a comprehensive continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. The dedicated care team is available around the clock to assist with daily needs, maintenance, and scheduled transportation, ensuring that residents enjoy both comfort and peace of mind. Accommodations are offered in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment options. Each residence is equipped with a resident call system and most utilities are included, making life simpler and more convenient.

Dining at The Fountains At The Albemarle takes a central role in the resident experience. Meals are thoughtfully prepared to provide the right balance of nutrition, while maintaining high standards of quality and flavor. The community features restaurant-style dining, allowing residents to look forward to delicious and healthful dishes every day. Housekeeping services are provided to support a clean and comfortable environment, so residents can focus on enjoying their day-to-day lives.

A diverse array of activities and group outings helps residents stay engaged physically, socially, and mentally. The community organizes opportunities for enrichment and entertainment, ensuring there is always something to look forward to. Whether it is a wellness class, a social activity, or an off-site excursion to sample local dining or explore nearby attractions, residents can choose from a variety of experiences that appeal to their interests.

Located within easy reach of shopping destinations, local restaurants, and popular attractions such as It’s a Zoo Life, Sunset Park, and the Shiloh Mills Public Fishing Area, The Fountains At The Albemarle provides residents with opportunities to explore the greater Tarboro area. Quality healthcare is close at hand, offering additional reassurance for residents and their loved ones. With thoughtful amenities, attentive care, and vibrant surroundings, The Fountains At The Albemarle presents a welcoming and comfortable community for seniors in all stages of retirement.

The Fountains at The Albemarle is managed by Watermark Retirement.

Watermark Retirement Communities is a premier senior living operator managing over 70 communities across 21 states with approximately 5,800 associates, ranked as the nation's 9th-leading senior housing operator by the American Seniors Housing Association. Founded in 1985 by David Freshwater and David Barnes as The Fountains in Tucson, Arizona, the company pioneered wellness-based senior living in collaboration with the University of Arizona Center on Aging before rebranding as Watermark in 2006. Headquartered in Tucson, Watermark became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore-based Keppel Corporation in March 2024, following Keppel's initial 50% acquisition in 2019, with Paul Boethel succeeding the founders as CEO while Freshwater continues as Chairman Emeritus.

The company's signature Watermark University is an award-winning intergenerational learning program where residents, associates, family members, and local experts—including museum curators, university professors, and world-renowned doctors—teach dozens of classes ranging from watercolor painting and ballroom dancing to language learning and sculpture workshops. Named among Fortune's Top 25 Best Workplaces for Aging Services™ by the Great Place to Work® Institute, Watermark provides comprehensive training through programs like GO (General Orientation) Ripples, Leadership by Design workshops, and specialized sales systems focused on understanding buyer motivations and customer service excellence.

Watermark's innovative Prema Memory Support℠ program features Naya caregivers—named after the Sanskrit word for "guide" or "person of wisdom"—who are Certified Dementia Practitioners trained through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. The Thrive Memory Care experience includes secure courtyards, multi-sensory environments with fresh flowers, music therapy, and sensory gardens. Their groundbreaking Thrive Dining (Gourmet Bites) program transforms nutritious meals into attractive, bite-sized portions that residents can enjoy independently without utensils. The Dementia Awareness Experience uses virtual simulations including impairment gloves and vision-loss glasses to help associates develop deeper empathy and understanding.

The company leads the industry in technology innovation with EngageVR, a virtual reality program using Oculus Quest headsets that enables residents to travel virtually to the pyramids of Egypt, swim with whales, or reconnect with veterans from their battalions in virtual living rooms. The 360Well wellness program integrates four key circles—mind, body, spirit, and community—to promote holistic health and independence. Through partnerships with the University of Arizona's Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute and Curana Health for value-based care delivery in Florida, Texas, and Pennsylvania, Watermark continues advancing senior care research and innovation.

Following a "shrinking to grow" strategy under new leadership, Watermark focuses on operating premium communities while maintaining its founding philosophy that they are "a wellness company that happens to provide housing and services for seniors," committed to creating experiences where residents truly feel at home with purpose, possibility, and joy.