Palomar Medical Center Poway
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
5 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
6 of 11 measures reportedWhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Failure | 12% | 147 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 12.9% | 307 | Better |
| COPD | 9.7% | 59 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.5% | 56 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.7% | 575 | 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 Medical Center Poway a Good Hospital?
Palomar Medical Center Poway has a trust score of 70/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Poway, CA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Palomar Medical Center Poway a good hospital?
Palomar Medical Center Poway is an acute care hospital in Poway, CA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 70/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Palomar Medical Center Poway located?
Palomar Medical Center Poway is located at 15615 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA 92064. Phone: (858) 485-6511.
What is the star rating for Palomar Medical Center Poway?
Palomar Medical Center Poway has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Palomar Medical Center Poway have an emergency room?
Yes, Palomar Medical Center Poway 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
- 050636