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Palomar Medical Center Poway
Hospital Poway, CA
15615 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA 92064 · (858) 485-6511
Overall star rating 4
Patient survey rating 2
Hospital typeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
Emergency servicesYes
61% 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 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 5 | 0 |
What patients said
- Rated the hospital 9 or 10: 59%
- Nurses always communicated well: 77%
- Doctors always communicated well: 74%
- Room and bathroom always clean: 64%
- Always quiet at night: 35%
- Given information about recovery at home: 83%
635 completed surveys
Other options nearby
- VA San Diego Healthcare System
13.1 mi away5★ - Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego
12.5 mi away4★ - Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos
13.0 mi away4★ - Grossmont Hospital
13.3 mi away4★ - Sharp Memorial Hospital
13.6 mi away4★ - Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas
14.3 mi away4★
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).