PALOMAR MEDICAL CENTER ESCONDIDO
The centerpiece of your health care system is the new Palomar Medical Center Escondido, accredited by
The Joint Commission. The 740,000-foot, 11-story hospital facility opened in 2012. The medical center features
288 private single-patient rooms, 44 emergency and trauma rooms and 11 operating rooms. The 56-acre
campus will expand in phases - up to double its current size - to meet the developing needs of North San Diego
County's growing community.
As one of the country's largest hospital construction projects and the first new North County San Diego Hospital
in 30 years, the new campus has already captured the attention of health care professionals worldwide for its
use of nature, light and space -- all designed to speed healing. Among the natural features is a 1.5-acre green
roof that sits atop the second floor, lush with drought-resistant vegetation with a beautiful view for south-facing
patients.