HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Abode Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Abode Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 4,905
- Submission date
- Jun 22, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Abode Services, reported that several employees were victims of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 4,905 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, treatment information, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE retrained its workforce members on email security and implemented additional technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Abode Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,905 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 22, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Abode Services legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Abode Services.