HHS OCR report · 2025
Vernon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Vernon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 5,416
- Submission date
- Mar 3, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Vernon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 5,416 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and social security numbers, financial information, diagnoses, conditions, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice. In response t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Vernon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,416 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 3, 2025.
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 Vernon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 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 Vernon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.