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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)
Barchester Ritson Lodge, Great Yarmouth
Riston Lodge is an excellent home, so clean and modernRikid(Partner of Resident/Service User)
Barchester Ritson Lodge, Great Yarmouth
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 Alan F (Brother of Resident) published on 7 September 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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My sister has been a resident at Barchesters Ritson Lodge for 18 months with onset dementia, being cared for on the secure first floor. Her care has been excellent, the staff are very caring of her and her needs, giving me confidence as her only relative and living 370 miles away from Hopton-On-Sea. They (Ritson Lodge) keep me updated as to my sisters progress as we are only able to visit her 2/3 times a year.

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Review from Michael H (Resident / Service User) published on 24 August 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent but over my budget!

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Review from Lilian S (Resident / Service User) published on 24 August 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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My stay at Ritson Lodge was wonderful in every way. I could not have asked for better care for the two weeks that I stayed there. It is clean, welcoming and a very happy atmosphere with friendly competent staff who tend to your every need. Visitors and family are welcomed with open arms and encouraged. I would highly recommend this wonderful care/nursing home.

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Review from Janet M (Resident / Service User) published on 3 August 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very happy to be living at this lodge. It is very safe and homely and the staff are very caring.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 January 2023
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

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News (44) & Events (4)

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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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