
A very caring and peaceful home that is well run and managedM D(Son of Resident/Service User)

Riston Lodge is an excellent home, so clean and modernRikid(Partner of Resident/Service User)

Their compassion and understanding of our families needs have been faultless.Susan W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

A very caring and peaceful home that is well run and managedM D(Son of Resident/Service User)

Riston Lodge is an excellent home, so clean and modernRikid(Partner of Resident/Service User)

Their compassion and understanding of our families needs have been faultless.Susan W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Ritson Lodge is a purpose-built Care Home set in the delightful village of Hopton-on-Sea. Only a short walk from the beautiful coastline of Norfolk, the home specialises in providing residential care, dementia care, and respite stays.
Set in a light and airy purposefully designed setting, the home offers modern but homely living for residents. From the cosy en suite bedrooms to the spacious and welcoming living and dining areas. Ritson...
Ritson Lodge is a purpose-built Care Home set in the delightful village of Hopton-on-Sea. Only a short walk from the beautiful coastline of Norfolk, the home specialises in providing residential care, dementia care, and respite stays.
Set in a light and airy purposefully designed setting, the home offers modern but homely living for residents. From the cosy en suite bedrooms to the spacious and welcoming living and dining areas. Ritson Lodge has been created to encourage residents to feel at home and settle into life at the home. In Memory Lane, where dementia care is delivered, you’ll see a bespoke design aimed at helping residents to find their way around the home as well as adapted design features to encourage reminiscence.
The same high standards are also evident in the care provided. The team focus on ensuring residents feel safe and comfortable whilst following carefully designed care plans that prioritise independence and dignity.
The team at Ritson Lodge are always happy to welcome visitors, so please get in touch if you’d like to book a tour or find out more.
Care Provided by Barchester Ritson Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 60 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Ritson Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Ritson Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Chris Perks (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (59)
Visiting
- Please feel free to visit Ritson Lodge at any time - the door is always open!
Parking
- Onsite standard parking and disabled spaces are widely available at the home.
Barchester Ritson Lodge Reviews (147)
Barchester Ritson Lodge has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.709) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Ritson Lodge has 147 reviews.
I had to transfer my dad who had been living at home wife from hospital to Barchester Ritson Lodge. The staff are wonderful not only kind and understanding to the residents but help families also. The home is clean and homely and has a friendly atmosphere. Special thanks to the senior nurse, her...
I had to transfer my dad who had been living at home wife from hospital to Barchester Ritson Lodge. The staff are wonderful not only kind and understanding to the residents but help families also. The home is clean and homely and has a friendly atmosphere. Special thanks to the senior nurse, her kindness and caring ways are a credit to your home.
The senior nurse is a very cheerful person and gives us confidence that she is very capable of giving our mother the support and help that she needs.
She makes us feel that our mother is in a good place and that we can rely on her to be looked after. The home is spacious and warm and is clean...
The senior nurse is a very cheerful person and gives us confidence that she is very capable of giving our mother the support and help that she needs.
She makes us feel that our mother is in a good place and that we can rely on her to be looked after. The home is spacious and warm and is clean and very well run. The staff are very friendly and courteous and the facilities are first class.
All in all, we cannot think of a better house to be in.
We cannot thank the staff enough for the respect, empathy, kindness and friendliness they have demonstrated to my dad but also all our family. Our first care home experience was filled with sadness, frustration and anger with dads care. Moving to Ritson Lodge has given us peace of mind. We are now...
We cannot thank the staff enough for the respect, empathy, kindness and friendliness they have demonstrated to my dad but also all our family. Our first care home experience was filled with sadness, frustration and anger with dads care. Moving to Ritson Lodge has given us peace of mind. We are now safe in the knowledge that dad is given the best possible care. Wonderful facilities, wonderful carers/nurses very grateful.
I cannot thank you enough for the care you have given my husband. I can leave him knowing he is being given the best care and being treated kindly.
I cannot thank you enough for the care you have given my husband. I can leave him knowing he is being given the best care and being treated kindly.
I appreciate all that the carers did for me, they got me up and about again and did all to help. The laundry ladies were wonderful (top class). All staff were professional to the tea boys and girls and nurses. Wasn't happy when someone walked past with a scowl on their face, it let the whole place...
I appreciate all that the carers did for me, they got me up and about again and did all to help. The laundry ladies were wonderful (top class). All staff were professional to the tea boys and girls and nurses. Wasn't happy when someone walked past with a scowl on their face, it let the whole place down. Food not worth the money.
The overall ambience of the home is very good. Good décor and surroundings. Sometimes requests for care incur delays, which have meant my father wet himself (on 2 occasions). All staff are friendly, I feel that he is in a safe environment, when necessary they have sought medical attention.
The overall ambience of the home is very good. Good décor and surroundings. Sometimes requests for care incur delays, which have meant my father wet himself (on 2 occasions). All staff are friendly, I feel that he is in a safe environment, when necessary they have sought medical attention.
Thank you very much for the feed back, please do come and see me next time you visit your father. I will also personally phone you to discuss the review. We welcome all feedback as it helps us further improve the care we provide in Ritson Lodge. Thank you again for your feedback.
Generally, very good all-around, staff are very good, so 4 stars, not 5. Some lapses in housekeeping, such as only the occasional hoover of rooms. Staff require prompts for clothes collection and cleaning, as residents don't know if clean or not. My mum requires help every day with...
Generally, very good all-around, staff are very good, so 4 stars, not 5. Some lapses in housekeeping, such as only the occasional hoover of rooms. Staff require prompts for clothes collection and cleaning, as residents don't know if clean or not. My mum requires help every day with showering/washing.
They do, however, seem understaffed at times, especially evenings where my aunt and uncle need help to go to bed. Also, if visiting at night we...
They do, however, seem understaffed at times, especially evenings where my aunt and uncle need help to go to bed. Also, if visiting at night we have difficulty getting in the front door and have had to wait as long as 15 mins to be let in!
If these things were addressed we would describe the care as excellent.
We cannot fault any aspect of this care home. The carers especially deserve a mention for their kindness, patience, and compassion. Mum is very happy here.
We cannot fault any aspect of this care home. The carers especially deserve a mention for their kindness, patience, and compassion. Mum is very happy here.
It never ceases to amaze me the level of love, care, and attention that the staff put into looking after my mother and the other residents.
It never ceases to amaze me the level of love, care, and attention that the staff put into looking after my mother and the other residents.
My father moved into Ritson Lodge having relocated from Essex to be closer to the family - so far we have been impressed with how my father has been integrated into the home environment. Staff have been accessible, approachable and receptive to my father's needs.
My father moved into Ritson Lodge having relocated from Essex to be closer to the family - so far we have been impressed with how my father has been integrated into the home environment. Staff have been accessible, approachable and receptive to my father's needs.
Generally satisfactory with a slow but noticeable improvement in the quality of food, caring staff are generally very good, the only issue is the shortage of caring staff at certain times.
Generally satisfactory with a slow but noticeable improvement in the quality of food, caring staff are generally very good, the only issue is the shortage of caring staff at certain times.
All good at Ritson Lodge. The care, everything is good. The staff always good to family and friends. All seem happy to help, right down to the cleaning, washing clothes etc are lovely.
All good at Ritson Lodge. The care, everything is good. The staff always good to family and friends. All seem happy to help, right down to the cleaning, washing clothes etc are lovely.
Management has always been available for discussion and to alleviate any concerns. Placing a loved one in a care home is a huge responsibility and we have found...
Management has always been available for discussion and to alleviate any concerns. Placing a loved one in a care home is a huge responsibility and we have found the management very understanding, reassuring and supportive.
This can also be said for the nursing staff who have also adhered to our rights as 'LPOA's' for our mum.
The carers are very attentive to both my mum and us when we visit.
I love the fact that I can visit at my convenience, with this said, thank you all so much.
Mum is now a permanent resident and is very happy here.
The atmosphere is calm and pleasant. On entering I feel that I am going into a hotel rather than a care home. The staff are always willing to help and very kind to the residents. The Lighthouse Café enable residents to feel that they are entertaining guests who visit them. The entertainment and...
The atmosphere is calm and pleasant. On entering I feel that I am going into a hotel rather than a care home. The staff are always willing to help and very kind to the residents. The Lighthouse Café enable residents to feel that they are entertaining guests who visit them. The entertainment and activities provided for the residents is varied and keeps them occupied. I like the additional lounges where you can sit quietly and talk when you visit.
Generally, my overall impression of the are provided is of an acceptable standard. Staff are polite and seem to enjoy their work which reflects the care and attention that they give to the residents.
Generally, my overall impression of the are provided is of an acceptable standard. Staff are polite and seem to enjoy their work which reflects the care and attention that they give to the residents.
Upon my many visits to Ritson Lodge, I have always found a very friendly atmosphere. The place has always been clean, and the staff very helpful. It is always a pleasure to visit.
Upon my many visits to Ritson Lodge, I have always found a very friendly atmosphere. The place has always been clean, and the staff very helpful. It is always a pleasure to visit.
All helpful, and help as we need it. Kept clean which is one of the daily needs. We each have good meals, so it helps the body get better. Also, we can have lots of very good tea.
All helpful, and help as we need it. Kept clean which is one of the daily needs. We each have good meals, so it helps the body get better. Also, we can have lots of very good tea.
I visited my friend today and found this care home to be the best ever. I couldn't believe how clean and smell fee it was. Free tea and coffee, excellent atmosphere and friendly staff. My mother was in several care homes but none of them compared to this one. Well done!
I visited my friend today and found this care home to be the best ever. I couldn't believe how clean and smell fee it was. Free tea and coffee, excellent atmosphere and friendly staff. My mother was in several care homes but none of them compared to this one. Well done!
The care home is very pleasant and spacious. Meals are provided regularly and are of good quality.
The care home is very pleasant and spacious. Meals are provided regularly and are of good quality.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 January 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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News (44) & Events (2)
- 21 Jun 2026
Residents at Ritson Lodge love the animal therapy sessions that our dedicated Activities Team organises *weekly/monthly*. As one of the foundations of our Life Enrichment program, we know that animal...
- 21 Jun 2026
Regular outings are just one aspect of our life enrichment program and all the trips we take are at the request of the residents. Our monthly activities calendar boasts a...
- 11 May 2026
By taking regular feedback and requests from our residents we can enhance our life enrichment program to suit the interests of the residents. Our Jigsaw club has become a weekly...
- 25 Sep 2026Organiser: Barchester Ritson Lodge
- 22 Oct 2026Organiser: Barchester Ritson Lodge
Awards / Recognitions (16)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Ritson Lodge.
Meet the Team (9)

Hello, my name is Chris Perks. I am the General Manager of Ritson Lodge Care Home. Welcome to our website. I am an experienced manager with over 35...
Hello, my name is Chris Perks. I am the General Manager of Ritson Lodge Care Home. Welcome to our website. I am an experienced manager with over 35 years of experience within the care sector, with 25 years in senior management.
I believe in a whole team approach. Working together has one team to ensure person-centred care is top of our agenda at all times. Delivering outstanding quality of care, creating a life enrichment programme tailored to our residents' needs and interests.
Our door is always open to visitors who want to experience our family-friendly atmosphere, and I am always ready to speak to anyone who is starting to explore their future care needs. My team and I look forward to welcoming you to Ritson Lodge.

Hello, my name is Ashton. I started as the Deputy Manager at Ritson Lodge in July 2025.
I have extensive experience within the care sector. I have...
Hello, my name is Ashton. I started as the Deputy Manager at Ritson Lodge in July 2025.
I have extensive experience within the care sector. I have experience working in nursing homes, housing with care schemes, HR and quality management. I am a qualified lead auditor in ISO 9001, which is related to providing quality of care.
My passion is helping residents and Relatives, and that's what I enjoy most in my role as Deputy Manager.

I have an extensive background in healthcare with 22 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse working within the NHS, including hospitals, the private...
I have an extensive background in healthcare with 22 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse working within the NHS, including hospitals, the private sector, GP surgeries, prisons and schools. I also lectured.
I have worked in the admin team at Ritson Lodge since 2017 and have a strong connection to the residents and staff, and feel very proud to work here at Ritson Lodge.
I am passionate and strive to provide a first-class experience to our residents and their relatives. Working with my team, I am responsible for all aspects of administration at the home.
I look forward to welcoming you to our happy home.

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...
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.

Hello, my name is Annmarie, and I am the head of community at our Residential Care Community at Ritson Lodge
I have worked with the Ritson Lodge...
Hello, my name is Annmarie, and I am the head of community at our Residential Care Community at Ritson Lodge
I have worked with the Ritson Lodge family since 2023, starting as a care assistant, and with the support of the company, I completed an apprenticeship level 3 in Lead Adult Care Worker.
Over this time, I have made many memories with our amazing residents and their families. On occasion, I bring my Cockapoo, Indy, to the home to see all our lovely residents, and I love seeing how much joy that it brings them.
I am very passionate about my role and the outstanding care that our team provide to our residents here at Ritson Lodge.

My Name is Robert ( known as Bobby). I have been in the catering industry for over 20 years, working in many fine dining restaurants.
My role at...
My Name is Robert ( known as Bobby). I have been in the catering industry for over 20 years, working in many fine dining restaurants.
My role at Ritson Lodge is to lead and work with my kitchen team to provide a high-quality dining experience with menus that are tailored for our residents and their needs.
I love working alongside the staff and residents to create new ideas for menu planning, and speaking to the residents about their pasts and understanding what their favourite dishes are.

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...
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.

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...
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!

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...
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.
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