Ritson Lodge Care Home
Ritson Lodge Care Home in Great Yarmouth
Ritson Lodge Care Home has been specifically designed to provide high quality residential and nursing care to older people, including those living with dementia. Alongside this, we also offer respite care and short breaks, which can now be booked up to a year in advance. Our team of qualified and dedicated staff focus on the individual needs of each resident and are committed to providing quality care in a warm and homely environment.
Our high standards are reflected across all aspects of life at Ritson Lodge, including our hospitality, food and activities services. Our skilled chefs are passionate about providing wonderful food that is both tasty and nutritious, whilst our activities coordinators work hard to build extensive social programmes that are tailored to the interests and needs of those we support.
Residents living with dementia are cared for in our dedicated Memory Lane Community, where our highly skilled dementia experts offer high quality care based on the latest research to ensure the best quality of life and independence for each individual.
Ritson Lodge is situated with the picturesque village of Hopton-On-Sea, just a stone’s throw from the beautiful coastline of Norfolk. We welcome visitors at any time, so please feel free pop in and experience what we have to offer for yourself.

Read our brochure ‘Life in our home. Providing care through coronavirus’ for more information on how we’re here to help you and your loved one.
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Types of care
Striving for the highest possible quality care at our home is at the centre of everything we do, and helping residents to maintain their independence, dignity and individuality for as long as possible is an important goal for all who work here. Personal needs and desires are always taken into consideration, so that we can deliver the best quality, bespoke care to everyone we support.
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Residential care
Dementia care
Respite / Short stay

Click here to read our latest brochure 'Enriching the lives of people living with dementia' for more information on our support for your loved one.

Click here to read our latest brochure 'A-Z Directory of Demential Care' for a useful toolkit for providing good dementia care.
Facilities
- Wi-fi available
- En-suite rooms
- Step-free access
- Hairdressing salon
On-site
- Access to kitchen facilities
- Activity classes
- Activity room
- Bar/café
Accessibility
- Disabled bathroom
- Disabled WC/facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disability awareness/equality training
Accommodation
- Electric profiling bed
- En-suite toilet
- En-suite toilet plus bath/shower
- Furnished rooms and own furniture welcomed
Our Team
The dedicated and experienced team are passionate about providing quality care to each individual living at the home.

Jo Head
Hello, my name is Jo and I am the General Manager here at Ritson Lodge. Welcome to our website!
I have worked in varying aspects of healthcare for over 22 years; within NHS, county councils and charitable organisations. Over the last 19 years I have managed a variety of nursing homes and my most recent role was as a regional director.
I am particularly passionate about dementia care – ensuring that people living fulfilled lives. I love the role of activities and see it as an integral part of the home. Ritson Lodge is a lovely care home and I am really looking forward to working with the team and local area to ensure that the home is part of the Hopton Village community - engaging in local events and supporting the local community.
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Find out moreLife at Ritson Lodge Care Home
Life at our home is composed of many key elements, not least of all, a dedicated team who strive to deliver high quality care, exciting activities and delicious food for the individuals we support. These services are enhanced by our excellent facilities, which serve to make residents’ time here as comfortable as possible.