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Address
38600 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
Palmdale, CA 93552
Phone
Proprietary
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitepalmdaleregional.com
Facilities & services
157
total beds
6
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
ICUCCUHelipad
Imaging
MRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisInpatient rehabPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Public restrooms Free parking lot Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 33 min of 383 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
9 hr 10 min of 13 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 100,174 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Above average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
Better than average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
Better than average
0.28 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.50 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.15 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
70% rated 9 or 10 of 10
70%
Would recommend
69% would definitely recommend
69%
Nurse communication
77% said nurses always communicated well
77%
Doctor communication
70% said doctors always communicated well
70%
Cleanliness
76% said the room was always clean
76%
Quietness at night
59% said the area was always quiet at night
59%
Clinicians on staff
227
total clinicians
27
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 46
Internal medicine 30
Orthopedic surgery 11
Anesthesiology 9
Interventional radiology 7
Neurology 6
General surgery 4
Hematology / oncology 4
Critical care 3
Cardiology 3
Interventional cardiology 1
Pulmonology 1
Obstetrics / gynecology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Palmdale Regional Medical Center?

Palmdale Regional Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (661) 382-5000 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Palmdale.

Is Palmdale Regional Medical Center open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Palmdale Regional Medical Center, call (661) 382-5000.

Where is Palmdale Regional Medical Center located?

Palmdale Regional Medical Center is located at 38600 Medical Center Drive, Palmdale, CA, 93552. Phone: (661) 382-5000.