HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Peabody Retirement Community data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Peabody Retirement Community
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 1,466
- Submission date
- Oct 14, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Email, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Peabody Retirement Community, reported that it was the subject of multiple ransomware attacks that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,466 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. Complimentary credit monit...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Peabody Retirement Community data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,466 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 14, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email, 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 Peabody Retirement Community 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 Peabody Retirement Community.