From 5 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 7, 2026Sources
The short version
Habitat Health opened its first Los Angeles-area PACE center in Compton in January 2026, built with Kaiser Permanente to serve eligible adults 55 and older.
For experienced nursesSources
Three more California centers are announced, including two more in Los Angeles during 2026 and one in San Leandro in 2027, so teams are still being built rather than backfilled.
If you are moving hereSources
The PACE work is funded by a $50 million raise from Kaiser Permanente, Town Hall Ventures, and NEA aimed at underserved California markets.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Not a fit
- New grads: all 5 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Chicago
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- PACE enrollment clarity
- A caregiver noted having access to Habitat Health among other PACE options, but felt the qualification process was confusing and unclear.
Sources
As of 2026-10-07Source: reddit.com
The hard parts
A caregiver writing online described having Habitat Health among their PACE options but found the qualification process confusing, so part of the job is explaining eligibility to families who arrive unsure whether they qualify.
Sources
As of 2026-10-07Source: reddit.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Common questions
Does Habitat Health hire new grads?
All 5 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Habitat Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Habitat Health
Sources
- fiercehealthcare.com/providers/habitat-health-secures-50m-set-open-first-pace-center-kaiser-permanente-next-year
The short version
- habitathealth.com/blog/Habitat-Health-Launches-Los-Angeles-PACE-Center
The short version
- linkedin.com/posts/kaiser-permanente_habitat-health-with-kaiser-permanente-opens-activity-7280676503506362369-uNl3
The short version
- reddit.com/r/CaregiverSupport/comments/1ib5gvm/has_anyone_had_a_bad_experience_with_the_pace
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-10-07
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There will always be one more patient and one more paper. Your kid is only a toddler once. Do not give the people at home what is left at the end of the week.