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HHS OCR report ยท 2020

Jewish Home Lifecare d/b/a The New Jewish Home data breach

Jewish Home Lifecare d/b/a The New Jewish Home, a healthcare provider in New York, reported a breach affecting 5,242 individuals to HHS OCR on Sep 14, 2020.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Jewish Home Lifecare d/b/a The New Jewish Home
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
New York
Individuals affected
5,242
Submission date
Sep 14, 2020
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Network Server
Business associate present
Yes
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), Jewish Home Lifecare dba The New Jewish Home, reported that its business associate experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 5,242 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial information, email addresses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice.

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Other reports by Jewish Home Lifecare d/b/a The New Jewish Home

HIPAA breach reports from the HHS OCR Breach Portal
Covered entityStateEntity typeIndividualsSubmittedType of breachStatus
Jewish Home Lifecare d/b/a The New Jewish HomeNYHealthcare Provider2,091Feb 26, 2021Hacking/IT IncidentArchive (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 5,242 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 14, 2020.

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 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.