HHS OCR report · 2024
Mystic Valley Elder Services, CE data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mystic Valley Elder Services, CE
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 85,133
- Submission date
- Oct 28, 2024
- 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), Mystic Valley Elder Services, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 85,133 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, financial and claims information, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented multi-fac...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mystic Valley Elder Services, CE data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 85,133 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 28, 2024.
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 Mystic Valley Elder Services, CE 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 Mystic Valley Elder Services, CE.