Cake will be cut and afternoon tea will be served at the 21-bed unit on the anniversary date of 2 June.
"Providing intermediate care to help the county’s older people to keep their independence at home is part of the council’s priority to care for older people,” said Councillor Bill Bentley, the lead member for adult social care.
More than 2,000 clients have been through the hands of the community stroke rehab service, and an average of 40 patients at any one time use the community rehab service.
Health and social services teams provide a variety of intermediate care services for up to six weeks, including speech and language therapy, rehabilitation and advice about diet.
Two hundred people have used the residential service which has helped them return to independence at home.
Firwood House is part of East Sussex County Council and Eastbourne Downs PCT’s drive to help older people stay independent in their own homes by providing short-term help, but they also have services for younger adults.
As well as the community rehabilitation and stroke teams, the service is available for adults aged 16 and over apart from the residential unit only caters for adults aged 55 and over.
Information and photographs about Firwood House will be on display during the celebrations on 2 June, and interested guests can tour the building and see the facilities.
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