HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Brandman Centers for Senior Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Brandman Centers for Senior Care
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 521
- Submission date
- Mar 18, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Brandman Centers for Senior Care, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 521 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, diagnoses, medications prescribed, and claims information. The CE notified HHS and local law enforcement entities; the BA notified affected individuals and provided substitute notice on its website. Followi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Brandman Centers for Senior Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 521 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 18, 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: Network Server.
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 Brandman Centers for Senior Care 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 Brandman Centers for Senior Care.