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Palomar Health Downtown Campus
Hospital Escondido, CA
555 East Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025 · (760) 739-3000
Overall star rating 3
Patient survey rating 2
Hospital typeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
Emergency servicesYes
66% would definitely recommend
How its results compare with the national rate
Number of measures in each group where CMS found this hospital better than, no different from or worse than the national rate.
| Measure | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 2 | 8 | 1 |
What patients said
- Rated the hospital 9 or 10: 66%
- Nurses always communicated well: 74%
- Doctors always communicated well: 73%
- Room and bathroom always clean: 64%
- Always quiet at night: 47%
- Given information about recovery at home: 84%
2,384 completed surveys
Other options nearby
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos
6.7 mi away4★ - Palomar Medical Center Poway
9.5 mi away4★ - Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas
12.2 mi away4★ - Tri-City Medical Center
13.7 mi away1★ - Aurora San Diego
7.1 mi away
Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Hospital General Information; Patient survey (HCAHPS) (released Jul 22, 2026).