Lorien Health Services, a family-owned assisted living/nursing home company and industry innovator, announced today that Johnna Brandt has been hired as the licensed Nursing Home Administrator.
In her new role, Brandt will oversee all departments throughout the Bel Air facility. She will be responsible for keeping the facility in compliance with state and federal guidelines, including working with team members to keep a clean, safe and positive environment for staff, visitors and residents. Brandt will be managing all 16 departments in the Bel Air facility.
“Johnna brings positive energy, intelligence and a youthful exuberance to the position,” said Lou Grimmel, Sr., Chief Executive Officer of Lorien Health Services. “One of our biggest challenges is attracting the younger generation of healthcare workers to the industry. Having Johnna rise through the ranks and demonstrate leadership abilities provides a great example for young people in healthcare.”
Prior to becoming a Nursing Home Administrator at Lorien, Brandt went through multiple clinical rotations while she attended the University of Delaware which included cardiac, pulmonary, and renal rehab, as well as exercise counseling. Brandt completed the first six months of her Administrator in Training program at Lorien’s facility in Mount Airy and the second portion at Villa Rosa. After earning her Nursing Home Administrator license, Brandt became the Administrator of the GBMC Sub-Acute unit. She worked there for a year before returning to Lorien.
“My main goal is to develop, nurture, and cultivate exceptional leadership for all departments in the Lorien Bel Air facility,” Brandt said. “I believe that positive leadership is the ultimate way to grow as a team, and all things flow from a positive mentality, including increased employee retention. Positive thought leaders encourage happy staff, leading us to our number one priority, which is providing the best care for our patients.”
Brandt graduated from Gettysburg College in 2019 with a major in Health Science and a minor in Education and religious studies. In 2020 she earned a master’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology from the University of Delaware.
About Lorien Health Services
Lorien Health Services is a family-owned and operated Assisted Living and Nursing Home organization that was founded by and conducts itself on strong family values. Those values extend to our residents, their family members, and our dedicated employees. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of the people we touch by providing, patient-centered care utilizing the latest in healthcare technology that results in the finest outcomes for our residents. Lorien Health Services was founded in 1977 by the same family that continues to lead the company today. Their mission and vision remain as it did then. For more information visit https://www.
