Welcome to SWH Palmdale Regional Medical Center ...
Family Medicine • Palmdale, CA • Since 2010
About
Palmdale Regional Medical Center (Palmdale, California) is a private, for-profit hospital and part of Southwest Healthcare. Opened in 2010, it features a 239-bed acute care facility (final capacity planned), a 35-bed emergency department with STEMI capabilities, and comprehensive services including rehabilitation, emergency care, stroke, cardiology, oncology, neuro/spine, surgery (including robotic), wound care, urology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, and more. The campus includes the Palmdale Medical Plaza and ancillary facilities, with a heliport (FAA LID: 50CN). Located at 38600 Medical Center Drive, Palmdale, the center employs around 213 staff (growth noted) and serves the Antelope Valley region. It’s the largest hospital project historically undertaken by Universal Health Services in the area, and was the first major hospital the city had when it opened in 2010.
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
38600 Medical Center Drive, Palmdale, CA 93551
Phone
661-382-5000
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Yes
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the ER wait times?
ER Wait Times not available.
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vivian Health: 3.2/5 stars (28 reviews)
- MedicalRecords.com: 2.3/5 stars (392 reviews)
- The Leapfrog Group Safety Grade: 'A' Grade (Straight A recognition) (N/A)
Patients praise
- high safety performance (consecutive 'A' grades)
- favorable nursing and staff interactions reported by some patients
- efficient emergency service experiences reported by some patients
- high percentage of patients willing to recommend the hospital
Common complaints
- long wait times in the emergency department
- perceived lack of clear communication regarding patient status
"Was very fast and everyone was so kind and friendly. It was the fastest I have ever been in a we room in my whole life."
— MedicalRecords.com Review"The staff is very polite BUT I’m currently in the ER with my mother... We’ve been here since before 1:30pm it’s now 3:47pm. When I asked how much longer it’ll be I was told they couldn’t tell me how long..."
— MedicalRecords.com ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Visitor Information | Palmdale Regional Medical Center — Feb 4, 2026
- Search Jobs Online | Palmdale Regional Medical Center — Feb 3, 2026
- Southwest Healthcare Palmdale Regional Medical Center Achieves Elite National Status as a Straight ‘A’ For Patient Safety | Palmdale Regional Medical Center — Nov 13, 2025
- Southwest Healthcare Palmdale Regional Medical Center to Host No-Cost Hands-Only CPR Training on “Sidewalk CPR Day” | Palmdale Regional Medical Center — May 26, 2026
- Southwest Healthcare Palmdale Regional Medical Center Collaborates with CPASS Foundation’s Mini Med Program Launching at Quartz Hill Elementary | Palmdale Regional Medical Center — Jan 21, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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