HHS OCR report · 2025
Palmetto Operating LLC d/b/a Palmetto Subacute Care Center (‘Palmetto’) data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Palmetto Operating LLC d/b/a Palmetto Subacute Care Center (‘Palmetto’)
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 2,746
- Submission date
- Feb 26, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Palmetto Subacute Care Center, the covered entity (CE), learned that its business associate (BA) experienced an IT incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,746 clients of the CE. The PHI included clinical and demographic information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and media. HHS provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the applicable provisions of the Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Palmetto Operating LLC d/b/a Palmetto Subacute Care Center (‘Palmetto’) data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,746 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 26, 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: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Palmetto Operating LLC d/b/a Palmetto Subacute Care Center (‘Palmetto’) 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 Palmetto Operating LLC d/b/a Palmetto Subacute Care Center (‘Palmetto’).