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Address
15615 POMERADO ROAD
Poway, CA 92064
Phone
Government - Hospital District or Authority
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitepalomarhealth.org
Facilities & services
236
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERHelipad
Imaging
MRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Restroom unisex Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay Women-owned Requires appointments Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 26 min of 353 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 19 min of 15 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 33,595 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 33 min of 28 patients
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.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
0.96 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.65 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
59% rated 9 or 10 of 10
59%
Would recommend
60% would definitely recommend
60%
Nurse communication
75% said nurses always communicated well
75%
Doctor communication
72% said doctors always communicated well
72%
Cleanliness
60% said the room was always clean
60%
Quietness at night
36% said the area was always quiet at night
36%
Clinicians on staff
316
total clinicians
60
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 47
Radiology 26
Anesthesiology 25
Neurology 13
Orthopedic surgery 12
Critical care 7
General surgery 7
Cardiology 6
Pulmonology 4
Interventional cardiology 3
Interventional radiology 3
Obstetrics / gynecology 3
Hematology / oncology 2
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Palomar Medical Center Poway?

Palomar Medical Center Poway does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (858) 485-6511 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 in California.

Is Palomar Medical Center Poway 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 Palomar Medical Center Poway, call (858) 485-6511.

Where is Palomar Medical Center Poway located?

Palomar Medical Center Poway is located at 15615 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA, 92064. Phone: (858) 485-6511.