HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Guardian Home Health Care, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Guardian Home Health Care, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 613
- Submission date
- Mar 11, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Guardian Home Health Care, LLC, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a breach that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 613 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical information. In response to the breach, the CE and BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Guardian Home Health Care, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 613 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 11, 2026.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, 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 Guardian Home Health Care, LLC 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 Guardian Home Health Care, LLC.