Our Staff

Jordann Balaich is the founder and co-owner of Open Arms, a community dedicated to providing compassionate care and a nurturing environment for residents. With over two decades of experience in healthcare, Jordann brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for leadership to her role. As a Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Assisted Living Director, she oversees the day-to-day operations of the facility, ensuring both efficiency and high standards of care.

Jordann's journey in healthcare began in high school as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), where she discovered her passion for caregiving. She later advanced her education, obtaining her LPN degree and, ultimately, her RN degree. Her drive to pursue a career in management led her to further her expertise, and today, she is committed to creating an environment where both staff and residents thrive.

She is deeply dedicated to fostering relationships-whether with residents, families, or team members-believing that strong connections are the foundation of a supportive and caring community. Jordann's experience spans multiple areas of healthcare, including Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Hospice/Homecare, allowing her to bring a holistic approach to the operations of Open Arms.

A proud graduate of Duluth Central High School, Jordann furthered her education at Lake Superior College for her Practical Nursing degree and at Northwest Technical College in Bemidji for her RN degree. Outside of her professional life, Jordann enjoys spending time with her family, hiking the shores of Lake Superior, picking agates, fishing, and traveling.

Brooklynn Meiners is the Resident Services Coordinator in admissions at Open Arms Senior Living. Before this role, she had been working in healthcare as a personal care assistant for 7 years. Her passion for senior care started with her first job at an Assisted Living and Memory care in Superior, WI. Brooklynn was studying nursing until she chose a different path within her career and a new opportunity came to light. Her compassion for her residents and ensuring quality of care is what led her to starting her position as a PCA at Open Arms in November of 2022.

When not at work, Brooklynn enjoys getting outside, boating, fishing, hunting, hiking, and traveling. She also dedicates time spent with family and friends.

Hello! I'm Hannah, an RN at Open Arms Senior Living! First, I'd like to share that I'm so proud to be a product of a long-standing family tradition of nursing, dating back to the 1940s. Initially, I started my medical journey serving as a Phlebotomist in the Duluth area for 6 years. It was evident to me that I could provide more to the community and decided to continue my education. I received my AA from FDLTCC and my AS in Nursing at LSC in 2021.

I found my focus as an RN working in the Assisted Living and End of Life environment. My calm, dedicated, and empathetic personality goes hand in hand when forming deep connections with patients, families, and the caregiving team during unique times. I'm most passionate about working with individuals at vulnerable stages of life; where my drive only grows to advocate and give solace to community members in their final journeys, while simultaneously promoting dignity, autonomy, and comfort. What an honor.

When I'm not serving as an RN, I'm serving as a proud mother of 3. I currently reside in Normanna Township, but I grew up in Gnesen township riding horses and exploring the outdoors. In my spare time you might find me foraging for mushrooms, crocheting, studying the Finnish language, or enjoying a small campfire.

Lowell brings over 10 years of senior living food service experience to Open Arms as our Dining Services Manager.
A Duluth native, Lowell began his career in restaurants and contract catering, later serving as a Food Service Sergeant in the Minnesota Army National Guard, where he retired in 2014.

He is an alumnus of Duluth Central High School and the Walnut School of Food Service in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
Outside of work, Lowell enjoys spending time with his wonderful, active, and large family. He loves attending hockey and baseball games and cherishing moments with his children, grandchildren, and friends.