Retirement Community Living, Tarboro Style

Tarboro…the ideal setting for active adult living.

For retirees who prefer staying active, living in an artistic, mixed-age community and escaping the hubbub of urban and suburban life, Tarboro, North Carolina’s small-town hospitality, low cost of living and pleasant climate offers the perfect fit. Where else can you find social, cultural and recreational opportunities and still be just two hours from the coast, three hours from the mountains, and within a half day’s drive of the most popular attractions in North Carolina and a day’s drive of most of the eastern seaboard. Bring your zest for life to Tarboro and pursue your retirement passions in a place where life experience is appreciated.


The Fountains at the Albemarle
200 Trade Street // 252-823-2799
Incomparable choices for quality retirement living define The Fountains at the Albemarle. A standout among North Carolina retirement communities, this elegant senior living complex at the edge of historic downtown is more like a charming neighborhood than a retirement community. The Albemarle offers a variety of attractive floor plans and a complete continuum of care tailored to the special needs of its residents: Independent Living, Nursing/Rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s Care, and Short-term Stays. Connect with a dynamic social environment offering numerous opportunities to stay active and involved. Or simply enjoy your privacy in this superb complex, complete with fine dining, beauty shop, library, lounge, and medical facilities. Amenities include scheduled local transportation for shopping, medical appointments, cultural events and religious observance, biweekly housekeeping services, concierge services, a fire safety system, a piano bar and lounge, and a computer center with Internet access.


E. L. Roberson Senior Recreation Center
305 West Baker Street // 252-641-4263
Celebrating 30 years of service, the Roberson Center caters to the social, recreational and educational needs of adult members in an environment that is fun, safe, inclusive and courteous for all participants and guests. Recognized as a Center of Excellence by the NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Aging and Adult Services, the Roberson Center offers arts and crafts programs, computer training, aquatics and fitness activities, line dancing, woodworking, educational programs, intergenerational activities and more. Senior citizens 55 and older may participate in any of the Roberson Center's activities. Seniors 60 and older may come to the Center for lunch.