HHS OCR report · 2018
Westminster Ingleside King Farm Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Westminster Ingleside King Farm Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 5,228
- Submission date
- Jan 19, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized user accessed the covered entity’s (CE) information technology (IT) network and infected it with malware. The breach involved the protected health information (PHI) of 5,228 individuals and included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media and provided free credit monitoring. Following the breach, the CE implemented dual-factor authentication for acc...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Westminster Ingleside King Farm Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,228 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 19, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, 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 Westminster Ingleside King Farm Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc. 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 Westminster Ingleside King Farm Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc..