HHS OCR report · 2020
Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- West Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 3,127
- Submission date
- Jul 30, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center, reported that employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 3,127 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In addition, it offered the affected indiv...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,127 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 30, 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: 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 Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center 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 Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center.