Palomar Medical Center Poway
Owned by Palomar Health
Poway, CA • Hospital ID 050636
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
3h 28m
This is 25m longer
than the CA average
Ranked #189 of 265 CA hospitals for speed
Faster than 28% of CA hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record |
24.8 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
0.9 complications per 1,000 procedures
80 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
Fewer readmissions-17%
Average complications0%
Average patient experience-4%
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| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
45
Out of 100 (compared to other CA hospitals)
Average performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction
How We Rate Hospitals
We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.
Above Average
Top third of CA hospitals
Top third of CA hospitals
Average
Middle third of CA hospitals
Middle third of CA hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of CA hospitals
Bottom third of CA hospitals
Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other CA hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in CA
Hospitals in CA with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Greater El Monte Community Hospital 66 min
- Southern Monterey County Memorial Hospital 78 min
- Catalina Island Medical Center 84 min
- Monterey Park Hospital 90 min
- Mayers Memorial Hospital 97 min
Understanding the Terms
Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.
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