HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Care Inns of Texas, Ltd data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Care Inns of Texas, Ltd
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,300
- Submission date
- Jun 11, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Care Inns of Texas, reported that it was the victim of an email phishing attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 1,300 individuals. The PHI involved included names, room assignments, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and medical information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the BA strengthened its technical safeguards and retrained its staff on email secur...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Care Inns of Texas, Ltd data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,300 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 11, 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 Care Inns of Texas, Ltd 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 Care Inns of Texas, Ltd.