Applause and cheeky whoops filled the lounges at Okere House as awards were handed out to long-serving staff.
"Jan, I want you, I need you!" rest home owner Alistair Austin joked as he called up volunteer of 10 years Jan O'Neill to receive her award.
"Jan, we're sad to hear that you're retiring," he said. "I'm not!" Ms O'Neill exclaimed.
Residents and staff laughed as Mr Austin presented the award and a gift certificate.
"We really appreciate what you've done for us ... you're always here, you're always smiley. Really, we would be so sad if you did leave us."