HHS OCR report · 2021
Jewish Home Lifecare d/b/a The New Jewish Home data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Jewish Home Lifecare d/b/a The New Jewish Home
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 2,091
- Submission date
- Feb 26, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Jewish Home Lifecare dba The New Jewish Home, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 2,091 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical sa...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Jewish Home Lifecare d/b/a The New Jewish Home
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Home Lifecare d/b/a The New Jewish Home | NY | Healthcare Provider | 5,242 | Sep 14, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Jewish Home Lifecare d/b/a The New Jewish Home data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,091 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 26, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Jewish Home Lifecare d/b/a The New Jewish Home 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 Jewish Home Lifecare d/b/a The New Jewish Home.