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Hillcrest Convalescent Center, Inc. Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Hillcrest Convalescent Center, Inc..
•Discovered on June 27, 2024.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Address, Date of Birth, Financial Account Information, Driver's License Number, Government ID Number, Medical Information, Health Insurance Information, SSN.
•Affects individuals in: California, Montana.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

In June 2024, Hillcrest Convalescent Center, Inc. experienced a data breach. The incident was reported to regulatory bodies, with the California Attorney General's office listing a breach date of June 27, 2024, and a report date of March 4, 2025. Affected individuals were reportedly notified by mail in March 2025.

The breach exposed the personal data of approximately 106,194 individuals. The exposed data types include names, addresses, dates of birth, financial account information, driver's license/government ID numbers, medical information, and health insurance information. Social Security numbers were also compromised for a subset of the affected individuals. Montana's Attorney General's office noted 123 Montanans were affected, indicating a multi-state impact.

While a class-action lawsuit related to this breach has been filed and settled, additional details regarding the scope of the incident or investigations may emerge over time.

Data possibly involved

Name
Address
Could be combined with other data for identity theft
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
Financial Account Information
Driver's License Number
Can be used for identity fraud
Government ID Number
Medical Information
Health Insurance Information
Could be used for insurance fraud
SSN
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

Breach Occurred

Jun 27, 2024

Company Discovered

Jun 27, 2024

Regulator Notified

Mar 4, 2025

Consumers Notified

Mar 1, 2025

0 days to discover

247 days to notify consumers

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Complete

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Current

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Case Closed

This case has been concluded.

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