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23 March 2026Beautiful surroundings! The most well kept stunning gardens! One of the most enjoyable visits! Hope to visit again soon!
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480-482 Guildford Road, Bayswater WA 6053
Deposit (RAD) $450,000
Daily payment (DAP) $103.93 a day
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The Australian Government’s published results for this home
Updated May 2026
Compared only with the government’s own targets, averages and national figures.
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Ritcher Lodge has 45 places; all single rooms with private ensuite bathrooms and individual garden areas. The Lodge celebrated its 30th birthday in 2014. It is a unique Home for its era, as it is wheelchair friendly with many large and small communal lounge and dining areas with two internal gardens. All meals are prepared fresh daily on site. The Lodge was extensively renovated and refurbished in 2008 and remains a quiet ‘sleepy hollow’ with a cheerful ambience next to local Swan River parkland. Historically catering to elders who required a low level of care, the Lodge has nursing staff in place, as well as being well supported by two local General Medical Practitioners, who visit regularly.
Residents and families
Each year an independent team talks privately with at least 1 in 5 residents of every government-funded aged care home. These are the answers at Ritcher Lodge in the 2026 survey.
AlwaysMost of the timeSome of the timeNeverThe number on the right is how many in every 100 gave a positive answer.
Every home reports its 3 most common kinds of praise and complaints, and its 3 main improvements. July 2024 to June 2025.
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Quality
The Australian Government gives every aged care home a star rating from 1 to 5. More stars means higher quality care.
What residents told an independent survey team about their care.
2026 survey
Based on decisions about the home by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, the regulator.
Rated June 2023
How much care residents get from nurses and care workers, against the home’s targets.
October to December 2025
The regulator checks every home against the Aged Care Quality Standards. Ritcher Lodge met 42 of the 42 requirements at its most recent assessment.
The ratings are the government’s, as published for this home.
Daily life
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are cooked fresh, and all food is made on site. The home spent $16 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.
In the rooms: Overbed table, Furnished room, Pleasant decor, Cooling and heating
The organisation that runs this home reports inclusive activities, inclusive policies and cultural safety in place across its homes (July 2024 to June 2025)
Visit
Address
480-482 Guildford Road, Bayswater WA 6053
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Ritcher Lodge to arrange a time.
Costs
Prices as the facility states them. Confirm current prices and fees with the facility.
Paying for a room: each room type states a refundable deposit (RAD) and a daily payment (DAP). My Aged Care explains how they work and what else you may pay. Aged care home fee estimator (opens in a new tab) · Aged care home costs and fees (opens in a new tab)
Health
Every government-funded home reports these to the government every 3 months. For all of them, fewer is better. October to December 2025.
Each result is the share of the home’s residents, compared with the national figure the government publishes.
Staff
Every home has its own targets for how much care each resident gets, on average, every day. Care time includes help with everyday tasks and things like updating care plans. October to December 2025.
That’s 3 hours 6 minutes of care a resident a day, on average.
Homes must have a registered nurse on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Ritcher Lodge reported one on site around the clock in 12 of the 12 months reported, from July 2025 to June 2026. In June 2026 the national average was 23 hours 51 minutes a day.
Next steps
It can feel like a lot. These are the steps most families go through, in order.
Free help from the government
Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
Location
480-482 Guildford Road, Bayswater WA 6053.
Next step
Send an enquiry. There’s no fee to enquire, and we’ll let the home know you’ve been in touch.
How often five health problems happen, such as falls and weight loss, compared with other homes.
October to December 2025
Some reviews were originally published on Google.
Beautiful surroundings! The most well kept stunning gardens! One of the most enjoyable visits! Hope to visit again soon!
Rated 5 out of 5.
Ritcher Lodge has been wonderful to my mother and father, it's an older building but I like the character. Care is very good. It has nice gardens and is an easy walk to the river.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Warm friendly place. Nice space. Bright and breezy. Lots of good activities. Staff attentive and with great manner.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Rated 4 out of 5.
Visited my dear Aunty today at Ritcher Lodge. It's a lovely calm place, bright and happy.