Data Breach Summary
The Gatesworth Communities, which includes The Gatesworth, McKnight Place Extended Care, McKnight Place Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Parc Provence, has announced a data breach that may have exposed sensitive personal identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) of residents and patients. The breach was discovered in early February 2025 after suspicious activity was detected within its network.
On or around February 5, 2025, The Gatesworth Communities identified suspicious activity on its network systems, prompting an immediate investigation. The investigation confirmed that from January 22 to January 26, 2025, an unauthorized third party gained access to their systems, potentially compromising documents containing sensitive personal and health information.
In response, The Gatesworth Communities took swift action to secure its network, engaged cybersecurity experts, and notified the FBI to assist in the investigation.
While not all residents were affected by the breach, the company is actively working to determine the full scope of the incident and identify the individuals impacted.
The data compromised in the breach may include the following:
Names
Social Security Numbers
Financial Account Numbers
Driver’s License Numbers
Medical Records
The Gatesworth Communities has stated that, although the affected information varies depending on the individual, it believes that no misuse of the data has occurred at this time. However, as a precaution, they are notifying impacted residents and offering additional support.
In response to this incident, The Gatesworth Communities has:
Updated passwords and implemented additional security measures across their network to prevent future breaches.
Notified the FBI and is working with them, as well as other experts, to fully understand the extent of the breach and mitigate risks.
Begun mailing notification letters to impacted individuals, providing details on the breach, as well as complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services.
The company assures residents that letters will be sent as soon as possible to those affected, containing more details about the incident and guidance on how to protect themselves.
If you were impacted by the breach, it is recommended that you take the following steps to protect your information:
Sign up for the complimentary identity monitoring services offered by The Gatesworth Communities through Kroll.
Monitor your credit reports and financial accounts for any signs of suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions.
Place fraud alerts or freeze your credit with the major credit bureaus to prevent unauthorized access to your credit file.
Stay vigilant by reviewing your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statements and bank statements regularly for irregular activity.
If you received a notification about the breach, you may want to explore your legal options.The Gatesworth Communities responsibility to protect sensitive patient data has potentially exposed individuals to identity theft and other risks. You could be eligible to join a class action lawsuit against The Gatesworth Communities for damages caused by the breach.
To determine if you qualify for the class action lawsuit or need further legal support, contact Class Action U for a free consultation. Our legal experts can help you navigate the next steps and ensure that your voice is heard in the fight for justice and accountability.
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