HHS OCR report · 2022
Towne Home Care, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Towne Home Care, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 5,591
- Submission date
- Feb 17, 2022
- 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), Towne Home Care, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 5,591 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, financial information, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and law enforcement officials. In response to the breach, the ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Towne Home Care, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,591 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 17, 2022.
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 Towne Home 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 Towne Home Care, LLC.