Palomar Rehabilitation Institute
Escondido, CA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 053043)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: Better
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (502) 596-6505 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Palomar Rehabilitation Institute discharges patients to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
Patients at Palomar Rehabilitation Institute return home at a rate no different than the national rate, and their readmission rate after discharge is also no different than the national rate, according to CMS.
Palomar Rehabilitation Institute is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Escondido, California, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Palomar Rehabilitation Institute is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Escondido, California, serving San Diego County under non-profit ownership. IRFs like this one provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than settling into long-term custodial care as a nursing home would provide. Palomar has been Medicare-certified since June 10, 2021.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Palomar's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Readmission measures — both the rate of potentially preventable readmissions during the rehab stay and following discharge — are also no different than the national rate. On healthcare-associated infections, the catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while the C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates and none rated worse. No measures were listed as unreported in this data.
This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data as published for Palomar Rehabilitation Institute. Families considering rehabilitation after a major medical event may wish to review the full Care Compare listing and speak directly with the facility for details on services and current availability.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients regain function after events like a stroke, surgery, or injury, with the goal of returning home — unlike a nursing home, which typically provides longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Palomar's rate of discharge to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both the readmission-during-stay and readmission-after-discharge measures are no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
The catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, and the C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Palomar Rehabilitation Institute is Medicare-certified, meaning it meets federal standards to provide Medicare-covered inpatient rehabilitation services.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated under non-profit ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 10, 2021.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not list specific conditions treated; please contact the facility at (502) 596-6505 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates Palomar better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with the rest showing no difference and none rated worse.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/053043?state=CA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, infection rates, and services offered — contact the facility directly at (502) 596-6505 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include admission procedures; please contact the facility at (502) 596-6505 to arrange a transfer.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Outcome comparisons are CMS's published measures relative to the national rate. Verify current details with the facility and Medicare before making care decisions.