The New Palomar Medical Center: At a Glance

The hospital's unique design will meld high tech within a healing environment of gardens, terraces, and outdoor balconies. Waiting areas will have access to fresh air and two-story courtyards on each floor which will bring the calming power of nature to patients and families. Natural light will permeate the structure; even the traditionally stressful environments of trauma and emergency will feature skylights and courtyards, creating a brighter, greener atmosphere.

The signature 1.5-acre green roof and terrace above the surgery, cardiology and interventional radiology suites will offer yet another opportunity to experience the beauty of drought resistant and native plants – and it is also designed to deflect light and heat to provide a natural cooling system for the facility.

Fast Facts

• Opened August 19, 2012
• Construction began December 2007
• 740,000 square feet
• 11-story building
• 288 private, single-patient rooms
• 800+ parking spaces
• 50 emergency and trauma rooms
• 12 operating rooms
• 6 interventional radiology suites
• 17 elevators, with one dedicated to life-flight services
• 3 terraces, full-size trees, flower, shrubs and patio seating on every floor
• Ability to expand to twice the size
• $956 million total cost

Click here to learn more about our services, departments, and the background into the award-winning design and construction of the new Palomar Medical Center.

Address: 2185 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA 92029