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Ambulatory · San Marcos, CA
Who they are
Gary and Mary West PACE is a nonprofit Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) organization located in San Marcos, CA, serving adults 55 and over and frail seniors in North County.
Founded by Gary and Mary West—local San Diego residents and philanthropists—the organization is part of the broader West Health family of nonprofits dedicated to developing innovative, affordable care models for seniors. The San Marcos campus includes a full-service primary clinic, therapy gym, and an adult day center, all designed to help participants live safely and independently in their communities. The organization emphasizes that it remains a smaller plan to provide more one-on-one attention to participants. For nurses, Gary and Mary West PACE offers a clinic-based role focused on geriatric and chronic care management within a multidisciplinary team setting. The employer highlights work/life balance as a key selling point, with no on-call time and a mission-driven culture. The Clinic RN position is full-time, hourly, and based at 1706 Descanso Avenue in San Marcos. The organization describes itself as rapidly growing and was self-identified as 'Best Place to Work in North County' in its job descriptions.
Gary and Mary West PACE's mission is to help seniors live safely in their community as independently as possible through comprehensive, coordinated care. The organization was founded on the belief that seniors deserve quality, affordable healthcare, and it is backed by the West Health family of nonprofits focused on medical research, policy, advocacy, and philanthropy. Core values emphasize compassionate, patient-centered care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and supporting the personal and professional well-being of staff.
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Life on the floor
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with 5% employer match; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life insurance; annual continuing education allowance; employee referral bonus; mileage reimbursement; 13 days of PTO; 11 paid holidays; 5 days of sick time; and internal promotion opportunities.
Indeed reports an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 employee reviews for Gary and Mary West PACE in San Marcos, CA. Detailed sub-ratings include: Work-life balance 3.0/5, Pay and benefits 3.0/5, Job security and advancement 3.0/5, Management 2.8/5, and Culture 2.8/5. A Glassdoor review titled 'Good mission, great co workers, poor...' suggests mixed sentiment, with praise for the mission and coworkers but concerns about management or other aspects. Positive themes mentioned by reviewers include the ability to learn new things, ability to meet personal goals, and a clear sense of purpose. The small sample size of reviews (6 total) limits the reliability of these ratings. The employer self-claims being voted 'Best Place to Work in North County' in its job postings.
The city
San Marcos sits in San Diego's North County, offering nurses a relaxed suburban base with easy access to beaches, inland hiking trails, and nearby coastal cities. California State University San Marcos anchors the community, while the surrounding hills give the area a spacious, outdoorsy feel. Commuting to major hospital systems in greater San Diego is manageable by car.
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