HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Gardner Health Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Gardner Health Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 6,197
- Submission date
- Dec 22, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Gardner Health Services, reported that a subcontractor of its business associate (BA) experienced a cyberattack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 6,197 individuals. The PHI involved includes names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and published substitute notice on its website. The CE provided free credit monitorin...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Gardner Health Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Health Services | CA | Healthcare Provider | 26,000 | Apr 1, 2025 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Gardner Health Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,197 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 22, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Gardner Health 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 Gardner Health Services.