SWH Palmdale Regional Medical Center | Southwest Healthcare
Hospital (Acute Care) • Palmdale, CA
About
Southwest Healthcare Palmdale Regional Medical Center is part of the Southwest Healthcare System, a private, Temecula-based network of five acute-care hospitals and multiple non-hospital sites in Southern California. Palmdale Regional Medical Center contributes to the system’s presence in Los Angeles County and the Antelope Valley, offering advanced cardiology programs (including the WATCHMAN procedure), structural heart services, and community outreach programs. The center participates in initiatives like Sidewalk CPR and has an active communications presence highlighting education, donor recognition, and local partnerships. Overall, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is one of the system’s key acute-care facilities expanding specialized cardiovascular care and community education in the Palmdale/Antelope Valley area.
Clinic Type
Hospital (Acute Care)
Address
Palmdale Regional Medical Center, 100 N. 5th Ave, Palmdale, CA
Phone
661-382-5000
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Available
Emergency Care
Available 24/7
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
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 (28)
- U.S. News & World Report (Patient Experience Score): 3/5 (Not explicitly stated total count)
Patients praise
- Efficient processes in certain departments
- Friendly and supportive nursing/medical staff in some instances
- High patient recommendation rates compared to state/national averages in some metrics
Common complaints
- Dissatisfaction with emergency department interactions and staff communication
- Long wait times in emergency settings
- Concerns regarding medical provider professionalism and attitude
"The ER doctors are terrible. They don't care about what a person is going through and they're judgmental. They think they know you better than you know yourself."
— WebMD User Review"Everything went well, friendly staff, clean environment & super efficient process BUT to be seen took a bit long."
— Healthgrades User ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- 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
- Leapfrog: Palmdale Regional earns ‘A’ | Local News | avpress.com — Nov 15, 2025
- Palmdale Regional Medical Center to host Free Hands-Only CPR training | Local News | avpress.com — May 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a private, for-profit hospital in Palmdale, California, and a member of Southwest Healthcare. Key facts: - Opened in 2010, with headquarters at 38600 Medical Center Drive, Palmdale. - 239 beds (final planned expansion; previously 190 acute care beds) and a 35-bed emergency department with STEMI reception; includes a heliport (FAA LID: 50CN). - Services: rehabilitation, emergency/trauma, stroke care, cardiology, oncology, neuro/spine, surgery (including robotic), weight-loss surgery, urology, pulmonology, radiology, diabetes management, gastroenterology, wound care, orthopedics, otolaryngology, pediatrics, and palliative care; also has a medical office tower (Palmdale Medical Plaza) adjacent. - Facilities: 320,000 sq ft campus on 34+ acres; includes a 60,000 sq ft medical office building and plans for expanded beds to 239. - Workforce and economics: about 213 employees (growth of ~12.8% YoY; +59), significant regional job contributor. - Contact: Main phone +1-661-382-5000; website swhpalmdaleregional.com - Location: Palmdale, California, United States (coordinates ~34.585°N, 118.144°W). Note: It is one of five member hospitals of Southwest Healthcare and is the primary acute-care facility in Palmdale, the largest city in California without an earlier hospital.
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