HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Five Star Home Health, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Five Star Home Health, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oklahoma
- Individuals affected
- 1,575
- Submission date
- Feb 10, 2026
- 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), Five Star Home Health, Inc., reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a breach that affected approximately 1,575 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved demographic and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE is reviewing its business associate agreements. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Five Star Home Health, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,575 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 10, 2026.
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 Five Star Home Health, Inc. 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 Five Star Home Health, Inc..