HHS OCR report · 2020
Hillcrest Nursing Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hillcrest Nursing Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 1,030
- Submission date
- Nov 24, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Hillcrest Nursing Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that a former employee impermissibly accessed its electronic medical records system containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,030 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrati...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hillcrest Nursing Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,030 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 24, 2020.
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 Hillcrest Nursing 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 Hillcrest Nursing Center.