HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Mount Carmel Care Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mount Carmel Care Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 1,430
- Submission date
- Dec 14, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Mount Carmel Care Center, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,430 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical and financial data. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. Staff were retrained.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mount Carmel Care Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,430 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 14, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: 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 Mount Carmel Care 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 Mount Carmel Care Center.