8061 St Clair Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91605 | (747) 271-7001 | info@healingbridgehealth.com | EN / ES

WHO WE ARE

About Healing Bridge Health

A licensed, 6-bed Congregate Living Health Facility in the North San Fernando Valley—dedicated to bridging the gap between hospital and home with compassionate, expert post-acute care.

Our Story

Built Around the Bridge

Healing Bridge Health, Inc. opened its doors in November 2024 with a clear purpose: to give patients leaving the hospital a place that feels nothing like a hospital. We saw families struggling to find the right setting after a critical illness or injury — somewhere skilled enough to handle complex medical needs, but warm enough to feel like home.

Our 6-bed licensed facility in North Hollywood was designed from the ground up to be that bridge. Every detail — from the natural light in our bedrooms, to our experienced leadership team, to the sophisticated medical equipment — was chosen to support faster, more dignified recovery.

2024 Founded
6 Licensed Beds
3 Languages Spoken
24/7 Skilled Nursing
Healing Bridge Health facility

Our Mission

A Seamless Transition to Optimal Health

At Healing Bridge Health, we believe in a seamless transition to the optimal health of our patients. Our mission is to provide compassionate, personalized support for patients moving from acute care to home or other healthcare institutions. We bridge the gap with expert care coordination, ensuring each individual's journey to recovery is smooth, supported, and empowered with evidence-informed and patient-centered care.

Patient room
Healing Bridge interior

Our Vision

Setting a New Standard in Patient-Centered Care

At Healing Bridge Health, we envision a healthcare continuum where every transition is seamless, supportive, and centered on the individual's path to recovery. We strive to bridge the gap between hospitalization and independent living by providing compassionate, clinically advanced care in a comfortable, home-like environment.

Why We're Different

A Better Alternative to Institutional Care

Hospital-to-Home Bridge

We exist for the in-between moment — when patients are too well for the ICU, but not yet ready for home.

Intimate, Non-Institutional Setting

Just 6 beds. Every patient gets attention that's impossible to deliver in a 100-bed nursing home.

Interdisciplinary Team

From Medical Director to Certified Cook — a coordinated team rounding on every patient.

Multilingual Care

Our team speaks English, Spanish, and French — so patients and families always feel understood.

Our Approach

Three Principles That Guide Every Decision

01

Patient-Centered

Every care plan is built around the individual — their medical needs, recovery goals, preferences, and dignity. There are no one-size-fits-all programs here.

02

Family-Inclusive

Families aren't visitors here — they're part of the team. We keep loved ones informed, involved in care decisions, and welcome every day during visiting hours.

03

Evidence-Informed

Our protocols follow the latest clinical research and best practices. We use sophisticated equipment and therapies proven to support faster, safer recovery.

What Guides Us

Our Core Values

Compassion

Treating every patient with empathy, dignity, and warmth.

Collaboration

An interdisciplinary team that works together for every patient.

Integrity

Honest, ethical care you can trust at every stage of recovery.

Innovation

Embracing modern therapies and state-of-the-art technology.

Empowerment

Giving patients and families the tools to take charge of healing.

Excellence

Holding ourselves to the highest standard in clinical care.

Cultural Diversity & Inclusivity

Welcoming every patient regardless of background, language, or belief.

Leadership Team

Meet the People Behind the Care

Healing Bridge Health is led by an executive team with decades of combined experience in clinical care, healthcare administration, finance, and pharmacy.

Dr. Odette Njecheu Tomta

Dr. Odette Njecheu Tomta

DNP, CNL, RN, CMSRN, PHN

Chief Executive Officer
Director of Patient Care Services

Over 9 years of nursing leadership across Congregate Living Health Facilities, acute care, and community health. Director of Nursing with deep expertise in regulatory compliance, care coordination, and team development.

Dr. Stephanie Fassu Noulaheu

Dr. Stephanie Fassu Noulaheu

DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FNP-C

Chief Administrative & Quality Officer

Nurse executive with a decade of progressive leadership at UCLA Health and CommonSpirit. Expert in quality improvement, regulatory readiness (TJC/DNV), workforce strategy, and health equity.

Richard Fassu

Richard Fassu

Accounting & Business Management

Chief Operating & Financial Officer

Senior financial and operations executive with a background in P&L management, restructuring, cost optimization, and multi-entity financial oversight. Former COO at a California-based CPA firm.

Dr. Ornella Fassu

Dr. Ornella Fassu

PharmD, BCGP, APh

Chief Public Relations Officer
Clinical Pharmacist Consultant

Advanced Practice Pharmacist with full prescriptive authority (CDTM) in California, Texas, and New York. Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist with expertise in population health, chronic disease management, and medication safety.

Our Care Team

A Complete Interdisciplinary Team

Beyond our leadership, every patient is supported by a complete interdisciplinary team — clinical, therapeutic, social, and dietary — all working from the same care plan.

Clinical

Medical Director

Contracted physician — on-call and rounding to oversee clinical care.

Nursing

Registered Nurse (RN)

Skilled clinical care, medication management, and care plan execution 24/7.

Nursing

Wound Care Specialist

Certified expert in complex wound assessment, VAC therapy, and healing protocols.

Nursing

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Direct patient care, monitoring, treatments, and family communication.

Nursing

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Daily living support, comfort care, and bedside attention around the clock.

Nursing

Restorative Nurse Assistant

Hands-on rehabilitation support — exercises, mobility, and recovery routines.

Therapy

Physical Therapist

Restoring strength, balance, and mobility through evidence-based programs.

Therapy

Occupational Therapist

Rebuilding independence with daily living skills and adaptive techniques.

Therapy

Respiratory Therapist

Ventilator management, weaning, tracheostomy, and pulmonary recovery.

Therapy

Speech-Language Therapist

Communication and swallowing therapy after stroke, brain injury, or surgery.

Support

Licensed Social Worker

Family support, discharge planning, community resources, and emotional care.

Support

Registered Dietitian

Nutritional plans tailored to medical conditions, allergies, and recovery needs.

Support

Activity Coordinator/Director

Plans games, dancing, music, and recreational programming that lifts spirits and supports recovery.

Support

Certified Cook

Fresh, home-style meals prepared on-site to dietitian specifications.

Hospital Partners

Trusted by Local Hospitals

We accept referrals from hospitals across the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles area — including these partners we work closely with:

UCLA Olive View Medical Center

Sylmar, CA

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

Northridge, CA

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center

Mission Hills, CA

Why Choose Us

Why Healing Bridge Health, Inc.?

Unlike most post-acute care alternatives, Healing Bridge Health, Inc. provides a non-institutional, home-like environment, creating surroundings conducive to quicker recovery. The facility features sophisticated equipment, an outdoor therapeutic area, and bedrooms designed to make our patients feel like they are at home.

Our facility is located in the North San Fernando Valley—close to several medical centers, shopping centers, and freeways, making visits convenient for relatives and friends. Our staff has unparalleled expertise in providing high-quality, cost-effective medical, nursing, and restorative care to individuals with complex conditions, using an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team approach.

Visiting Hours: 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM, daily
Healing Bridge common area

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