Acute Care Hospitals · Government - Hospital District or Authority
Palomar Health Downtown Campus
- 555 East Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025
- (760) 739-3000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Palomar Health Downtown Campus carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 and worse on 0.
Healthcare-Associated Infections
lower is better · 36 measures reported
Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.011 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.055 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 4851 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 4.675 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.214 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.637 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.999 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 9347 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 10.207 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 12 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 1.176 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.926 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 4.187 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 118 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 3.307 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 7 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 2.117 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 63 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.548 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 2 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.127 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.359 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 103991 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 6.009 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.499 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.195 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.542 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 97007 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 44.589 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 15 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.336 | Better than national |
Complications & Deaths
lower is better · 20 measures reported
Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 3.6 | Same as national | 27 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.8 | Same as national | 1641 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 13.1 | Same as national | 187 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.7 | Same as national | 33 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 10.8 | Same as national | 95 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 12.8 | Same as national | 313 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 16.6 | Same as national | 503 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.7 | Same as national | 219 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.79 | Same as national | 5775 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 215.31 | Same as national | 113 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.20 | Same as national | 6632 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.29 | Same as national | 6431 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.64 | Same as national | 1519 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.44 | Same as national | 355 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 5.75 | Same as national | 363 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.65 | Same as national | 1527 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 6.13 | Same as national | 328 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 2.28 | Same as national | 277 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.11 | Same as national | 1134 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.94 | Same as national | — |
Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions
lower is better · 14 measures reported
How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 7.9 | Not available | 199 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 26 | Not available | 363 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -18.2 | Not available | 503 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14 | Same as national | 2710 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13 | Same as national | 102 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 9.7 | Same as national | 46 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 4.9 | Same as national | 46 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.9 | Same as national | 320 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.8 | Same as national | 199 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 10.2 | Same as national | 31 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.5 | Same as national | 93 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 21.5 | Same as national | 363 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.5 | Same as national | 29 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.8 | Same as national | 503 |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
higher is better · 9 measures reported
What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 | 2367 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 2 | 2367 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 2367 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 2367 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 2 | 2367 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 2367 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 2367 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 3 | 2367 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 2367 |
Timely & Effective Care
higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported
How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | very high | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 61 | 5314 |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 228 | 370 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 221 | 341 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 291 | 21 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | — | — |
| Left before being seen | 2 | 88710 |
| Head CT results | 64 | 11 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 100 | 22 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | 74 | 43 |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 11 | 5393 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 68 | 118 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 89 | 45 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 93 | 29 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 81 | 118 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 91 | 81 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 95 | 307 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 84 | 9589 |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 93 | 1986 |
Maternal Health
lower is better · 4 measures reported
Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | No | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Palomar Health Downtown Campus rated?
- Palomar Health Downtown Campus has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Palomar Health Downtown Campus have emergency services?
- Yes. Palomar Health Downtown Campus operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Palomar Health Downtown Campus located?
- Palomar Health Downtown Campus is located at 555 East Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025.
- What type of hospital is Palomar Health Downtown Campus?
- Palomar Health Downtown Campus is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Government - Hospital District or Authority).
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Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.