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Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation.
•Discovered on August 24, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Date of Birth, SSN, Health Insurance Information, Medical Record Number, Protected Health Information.
•Affects individuals in: North Carolina.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

The Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation, a skilled nursing facility in Swannanoa, North Carolina, reported a hacking/IT security incident to federal regulators on July 31, 2026. The company disclosed the incident to the public on August 23, 2026.

The breach may have compromised the personal information of 1,045 residents and patients. Affected data types include names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, medical record numbers, and other protected health information. Specific categories of protected health information have not yet been publicly disclosed.

Details can continue to emerge as investigations proceed, and notices to affected individuals may be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Name
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
SSN
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Health Insurance Information
Could be used for insurance fraud
Medical Record Number
Protected Health Information

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

Breach Occurred

Unknown

Company Discovered

Jul 31, 2026

Regulator Notified

Jul 31, 2026

Consumers Notified

Aug 23, 2026

23 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:

Investigation Open

We're actively investigating this case and seeking affected individuals.

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