Palomar Health Downtown Campus

3/5 CMS Stars

62/100Good

555 East Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025

(760) 739-3000

Acute Care HospitalsGovernment - Hospital District or AuthorityEmergency Services

Quality Measures vs National Average

Patient Safety

7 of 8 measures reported

2 Better5 Same0 Worse

Mortality (Death Rates)

8 of 8 measures reported

0 Better8 Same0 Worse

Readmission Rates

11 of 11 measures reported

2 Better8 Same1 Worse

What This Means

• Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
• Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
• Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average

Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.

Procedure Outcomes

Procedure	Rate	Volume	vs National
Hip & Knee Replacement	3.6%	27	Avg
Heart Attack (AMI)	13.1%	187	Avg
Heart Failure	12.8%	313	Avg
Pneumonia	16.6%	503	Avg
COPD	10.8%	95	Avg
Stroke	13.7%	219	Avg
Coronary Bypass (CABG)	2.7%	33	Avg
Overall Mortality	3.8%	1,641	Avg
Patient Safety (Composite)	0.94%	—	Avg

Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.

Is Palomar Health Downtown Campus a Good Hospital?

Palomar Health Downtown Campus has a trust score of 62/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Escondido, CA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palomar Health Downtown Campus a good hospital?

Palomar Health Downtown Campus is an acute care hospital in Escondido, CA with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 62/100. It is rated above average.

Where is Palomar Health Downtown Campus located?

Palomar Health Downtown Campus is located at 555 East Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025. Phone: (760) 739-3000.

What is the star rating for Palomar Health Downtown Campus?

Palomar Health Downtown Campus has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.

Does Palomar Health Downtown Campus have an emergency room?

Yes, Palomar Health Downtown Campus provides emergency services.

Quick Facts

Type: Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership: Government - Hospital District or Authority
County: San Diego
Emergency Services: Yes
Birthing Friendly: No
Facility ID: 050115

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