Ritson Lodge
Residential care home · Great Yarmouth
Lowestoft Road, Hopton On Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR31 9AH
Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Jan 2023
- 7.4Our score
- Beds60
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01502 734000
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 26 January 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Ritson Lodge
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-710801131
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Ritson Lodge
Residential, dementia and respite care at Ritson Lodge is shaped around individual routines, needs and preferences. The home provides a setting for older people and younger adults, with support designed to help residents retain independence and feel secure in everyday life.
Food is part of the experience, with locally sourced meat and vegetables prepared and cooked on site each day. Seasonal meals include modified textured dishes where needed, and residents and families can contribute to food choices through regular meetings. Care plans and life-enrichment preferences are managed digitally, while the wider team includes carers, activities coordinators, chefs and housekeepers.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Great Yarmouth
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ritson LodgeGreat Yarmouth | 0 miles | |||
| Lound HallLowestoft | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Woodland Court Care HomeGreat Yarmouth | 1.2 miles | |||
| Woodland Court Care HomeGreat Yarmouth | 1.2 miles | |||
| Decoy FarmGreat Yarmouth | 2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 |
Also run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oulton Park Care CentreLowestoft | Good | 8.0 | |
| AshfieldsNorwich | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Woodside HouseNorwich | Good | 7.4 | |
| The WarrenNorwich | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hethersett HallNorwich | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Alice GrangeIpswich | Good | 8.0 | |
| Woodland ViewColchester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hickathrift HouseWisbech | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hilton Park - OaklandsCambridge | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hilton Park Care CentreCambridge | Good | 8.0 | |
| Rose LodgeWisbech | Good | 8.0 | |
| Melbourn Springs Care HomeRoyston | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Fresh meals cooked on site
- Modified textured dishes
- Digital care documentation
Suits: Older people needing residential, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Lowestoft Road, Hopton On Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR31 9AH
DirectionsFeatured in
Questions families ask
How much does Ritson Lodge cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Ritson Lodge for its weekly fee. As a guide, Norfolk council paid on average £1,129 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Ritson Lodge whether it takes residents funded by Norfolk council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.