HHS OCR report · 2020
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 5,693
- Submission date
- Apr 17, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Hebrew Home of Greater Washington, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 5,693 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, financial information, diagnoses, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hebrew Home of Greater Washington data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,693 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 17, 2020.
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.
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 Hebrew Home of Greater Washington 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 Hebrew Home of Greater Washington.