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Barchester Ritson Lodge

Lowestoft Road, Hopton on Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR31 9AH
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A very caring and peaceful home that is well run and managedM D(Son of Resident/Service User)
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Riston Lodge is an excellent home, so clean and modernRikid(Partner of Resident/Service User)
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Their compassion and understanding of our families needs have been faultless.Susan W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Barchester Ritson Lodge, Great Yarmouth

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...  

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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,300N/A

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.

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

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 (144)

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9.8

Barchester Ritson Lodge has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.787) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Ritson Lodge has 144 reviews.

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Review from Janice W (Wife of Resident) published on 23 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Ritson Lodge offers a warm friendly welcome to resident and visitors.

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.

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Review from V C (Resident / Service User) published on 6 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Patricia M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

Reply from Helen Abigail, General Manager at Barchester Ritson Lodge
Dear Patricia

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.

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Review from C H W (Son of Resident) published on 22 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Brenda O (Niece of Resident) published on 22 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Ritson Lodge is a lovely place to live with super décor and furnishing. Most staff can't do enough to help the residents to make the home "their home".
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.

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Review from L B (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum came into Ritson Lodge in October 2016 initially for respite care. After 4 weeks she made the decision to become a permanent resident.

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.

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Review from Allison H (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from K S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Peter W (Son of Resident) published on 6 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Rosalyn H (Partner of Resident) published on 5 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from E B (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum was admitted in April 2017 for respite. She is 97 and has dementia and nursing needs. She is in the nursing wing at our request.
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.

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Review from Janice C (Relative of Resident) published on 23 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from A S (Friend of Resident) published on 22 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Malcolm C (Cousin of Resident) published on 22 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Diane G (Resident / Service User) published on 22 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Teresa S (Friend of Resident) published on 22 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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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!

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Review from D S (Friend of Resident) published on 24 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care home is very pleasant and spacious. Meals are provided regularly and are of good quality.

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Review from Joan P R (Resident / Service User) published on 10 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very comfortable home and friendly.

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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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From my first telephone contact, initial meeting with the manager and transfer of my father to Ritson Lodge all staff have been true professionals. Treating my father, mother and myself with the greatest respect at a most difficult time. The welcome and speedy assessment and treatment of my very ill father has been exemplary.

Ritson Lodge is an outstanding care home and my mother and I will always feel indebted that my father received such excellent end of life care.

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Review from Monte J (Friend of Resident) published on 24 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I spent considerable time and effort to ensure a suitable care home could be found for my friend. This involved visiting and inspecting several care homes and to date, Ritson Lodge is by far the best available in almost all categories. All care home costs are substantial - Ritson Lodge is no exception but provides a good service, taking all aspects into account.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 January 2023
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledGood
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  • 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...

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Meet the Team (9)

Chris Perks
Chris PerksJob Title:General ManagerJoined: 2025

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.

Ashton Debbage
Ashton DebbageJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2025

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.

Julia Osborne
Julia OsborneJob Title:AdministratorJoined: 2017

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.

Becky Fisher
Becky FisherJob Title:Head of Memory Lane Dementia CommunityJoined: 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.

Annmarie Wilson
Annmarie WilsonJob Title:Head of Community Residential CareJoined: 2023

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.

Robert Cable
Robert CableJob Title:Head ChefJoined: 2025

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.

Paul Harte
Paul HarteJob 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.

Angela Obree
Angela ObreeJob Title:Head HousekeeperJoined: 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!

Julie Greaney
Julie GreaneyJob 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.

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