Posted On March 10, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
March 10 – The Hillcrest Convalescent Center data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the data breach that was reported after the company was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The Hillcrest Convalescent Center data breach resulted in the exposure of names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical information, and health insurance information of certain individuals being compromised. It is believed to have impacted as many as 106,194 individuals.
According to the Maine Attorney General’s website, Hillcrest Convalescent Center reported a data breach after they were targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The breach allowed unauthorized parties to access and acquire confidential information stored on the facility’s computer networks.
The security incident was first discovered on June 27, 2024, when Hillcrest Convalescent Center detected suspicious activity within their computer systems. Acting promptly, the organization implemented security measures to protect their network and engaged third-party cybersecurity specialists to conduct a thorough investigation. Hillcrest Convalescent Center also took the important step of notifying law enforcement authorities about the incident.
The investigation revealed that an unauthorized party had successfully infiltrated the organization’s network and obtained access to files containing sensitive personal information. Following this discovery, Hillcrest Convalescent Center conducted a comprehensive review of the affected files to identify which specific individuals had their information compromised and what types of data were exposed in each case.
On March 3, 2025, Hillcrest Convalescent Center sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach. These notification letters provided details about the specific categories of personal information that may have been compromised for each recipient.
Hillcrest Convalescent Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Durham, North Carolina that specializes in providing comprehensive care services to seniors and individuals requiring medical support. The center offers a range of healthcare services including long-term residential care, post-surgical rehabilitation, and specialized nursing interventions.
The facility maintains dedicated departments for physical, occupational, and speech therapy to support patients recovering from surgeries, illnesses, or injuries. Hillcrest Convalescent Center provides continuous nursing supervision through their 24-hour staffing model, ensuring that residents receive necessary medical attention regardless of the time of day.
With approximately 25 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $10 million, Hillcrest Convalescent Center serves as an important healthcare resource in the Durham community. The organization operates under applicable healthcare regulations and maintains appropriate licensing required for skilled nursing facilities in North Carolina.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Hillcrest Convalescent Center data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from Hillcrest Convalescent Center and would like a free consultation, contact the Console & Associates, P.C. law firm at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
