This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
These prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Ritson Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements.
Please feel free to visit Ritson Lodge at any time - the door is always open!
Onsite standard parking and disabled spaces are widely available at the home.
Barchester Ritson Lodge has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.822) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Ritson Lodge has 138 reviews.
Review from K S (Son of Resident) published on 8 December 2020
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We are so glad Mum enjoyed her stay, she was a pleasure to have here and we already miss her.
Wishing you all a wonderful Xmas and thank you so much for your kind review!
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Review from T B (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 October 2020
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Thank you so much for taking the time to complete our review. We really appreciate your feedback. Our sincere condolences for your family's loss.
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Review from E G (Wife of Resident) published on 5 October 2020
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Thank you so much for your feedback. We are really thrilled that you had a positive experience and that you are happy with the service provided.
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Review from Steven O (Grandson of Resident) published on 29 September 2020
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Thank you for your kind words and wonderful review. This really is very much appreciated by all the team here at Ritson Lodge!!!
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Review from B L (Son of Resident) published on 2 September 2020
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Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your feedback. It's much appreciated.
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Review from K S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 25 August 2020
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Thank you so much for giving us your feedback. It is really important to us to get your views. Thanks again!
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Review from J S (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 May 2020
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Review from Nigel F (Son of Resident) published on 4 May 2020
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Review from M J (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 23 March 2020
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Review from P A (Son of Resident) published on 25 February 2020
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Review from J C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 24 February 2020
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Review from Wendy B (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2020
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Reply from Pamela Mauchaza, General Manager at Barchester Ritson Lodge
We are very proud of our home and our staff and we are delighted to receive such a lovely review from you.
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Review from K M (Son of Resident) published on 11 October 2019
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Review from R S (Sister of Resident) published on 9 October 2019
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Thank you for your lovely review. We were very happy to care for your brother, and we are so pleased with your view of the care here at Ritson Lodge. We are very proud of the care that we provide.
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Review from J C (Resident) published on 20 August 2019
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Review from Chris F (Friend of Resident) published on 10 June 2019
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Review from Lynda F (Friend of Resident) published on 10 June 2019
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Review from Edna G (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 10 June 2019
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Thank you for taking the time to complete a review for us. We are pleased that you are enjoying living with us and we love having you here at Ritson Lodge!
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Review from M D (Son of Resident) published on 27 March 2019
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Thank you for your kind review about Ritson Lodge. We are pleased that you find the home to be peaceful and caring - our residents are the most important at Ritson Lodge. We ensure that every resident's needs, likes and dislikes are catered for so we are pleased to hear that you have found the food is very good.
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Review from Jenny G (Friend of Resident) published on 22 March 2019
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Thank you for your very kind review. We are pleased that your friend is enjoying their stay with us and you are welcome anytime to visit.
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The Review Score of 9.8 (9.822) out of 10 for Barchester Ritson Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.
The Average Rating of 4.822 for Barchester Ritson Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (191 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 225 Ratings = 4.822
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').
The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barchester Ritson Lodge is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.
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Job Title: General Manager
Joined: 2025
Hello, my name is Katy Hughes, I am the General Manager of Ritson Lodge Care Home. As the Ritson Lodge Manager, I take responsibility for inspiring and leading the whole team and ensuring the highest standards of care.
I have been working in the care sector since 1997 and have been a Registered Manager since 2005. One of my proudest achievements is winning a Care Award for Motivational Leadership in 2016 which meant so much to me as it was a team I was leading at the time who nominated me.
I have a wealth of experience within a multitude of care settings including Nursing, Residential and Dementia Care, Palliative Care, Young Person with Complex Disabilities, Young on-set Dementia and Learning Disability.
My aim is to use my passion for quality care and empowering residents, along with the dedication of our talented team to create a wonderful environment for all residents and their loved ones.
Job Title: Administrator
Joined: 2002
Hello, my name is Jo. I have been a Home Administrator at Barchester Healthcare since 2002.
My team and I coordinate and facilitate all administration within the home for residents and staff.
My role includes supporting residents and their families with any financial matters that arise, whether they need help setting up a new Sky subscription, ordering newspapers or simply getting some extra shopping in.
Job Title: Administration Assistant
Hello, my name is Julie and I am one of the Administration Assistants here at Ritson Lodge.
I enjoy supporting our residents and assisting with any queries from relatives too. In addition to welcoming new visitors and I look forward to meeting you and helping you further when you visit our beautiful home.
Job Title: Head of Residential Care Community
Joined: 2015
Hello, my name is Marie and I am the Head of our Residential Care Community here at Ritson Lodge.
I have been a member of the team here at Ritson Lodge since 2015 and I truly love my job. The Ritson family is wonderfully supportive and we all strive to provide outstanding care for all of our residents.
I treasure the friendships I have built with our residents, and their families and have many fond memories of the times we share here at Ritson Lodge.
Job Title: Head of Memory Lane Dementia Community
Joined: 2013
Hello, my name is Becky, and I am the Head of our Memory Lane Dementia Community here at Ritson Lodge.
I have been working at Ritson Lodge for over 10 years now and my passion since I was very young has always been looking after the elderly and Dementia Care.
Our residents have so many fantastic stories that they share and I really enjoy getting to know their families and friends too when they come to visit.
I really enjoy working at Ritson Lodge and nothing drives me more than providing the best possible care for all of our residents who choose to make Ritson Lodge their home.
Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Hello, my name is Paul and I am the Maintenance Manager at Ritson Lodge.
As the Maintenance Manager, I make sure the home and gardens are maintained to a high standard. We are very proud of our beautiful home and the whole team works hard to ensure that our residents enjoy living here.
It is my responsibility to make sure every resident's stay here is as comfortable as possible and I am always on hand to help residents with putting up a new picture, installing a new TV or rearranging their furniture.
My door is always open to anyone who has an idea about improving the home in any way.
Job Title: Head Chef
Joined: 2022
Hello, my name is Tom and I am the Head Chef here at Ritson Lodge. I pride myself on preparing high quality food and seeing our residents enjoy the dishes that the team and myself create makes me very happy.
Our Hospitality team here at Ritson Lodge is committed to providing seasonal home cooked menus offering choice, nutrition and quality - including exciting menus to specific individual dietary needs and all appetites. The food we produce is hugely important to our residents which is why it is absolutely imperative that we always get their feedback and continuously meet the needs and nutritional quota of every single resident who chooses to make Ritson Lodge their home.
Job Title: Host
Joined: 2017
Hello, my name is Reece and I am a Host here at Ritson Lodge.
I have worked here since 2017 and I have spent time in the kitchen and as a Host. I love being a Host because I like to help the residents and be able to interact with them. My role is to ensure that all the residents have a fantastic dining experience for every meal. The chef and I will always spend time with new residents to find out their likes, dislikes and preferences.
Job Title: Head Housekeeper
Joined: 2012
Hello, my name is Angela and I am the Head Housekeeper here at Ritson Lodge.
I especially enjoy spending time with our residents and getting to know them as my team and I maintain the highest level of cleanliness and standards throughout our home. I love to help our residents settle in and ensure everything is just as they like it every single day!
Job Title: Activities Co-ordinator
Joined: 2025
My name is Kimberley. I am the life style enrichment and activities co-ordinator at Ritson Lodge.
I've really enjoyed settling into my role at Ritson Lodge and the best thing about my job is seeing the smiles and enjoyment when delivering our daily activities programme and the interaction with our Residents.
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