Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Home, Hope and Healing, Inc. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Home, Hope and Healing, Inc.
Home, Hope and Healing, Inc. is a family-owned home health care agency founded in 2002 by two sisters who are both registered nurses. Headquartered at 189 Village Road in Smithfield, Maine, the company employs approximately 170 people across two locations and serves Vermont residents as well. It provides skilled nursing services for pediatric and adult clients with complex medical needs — including tracheostomy and ventilator care, gastric feedings, oxygen therapy, and seizure management — as well as personal support services for the elderly and adults with disabilities. Because the company works directly with patients, it collects highly sensitive personal, medical, and health insurance information, making a breach of its systems particularly serious for those it serves.
What Happened?
Home, Hope and Healing, Inc. was listed in a Vermont Attorney General breach report summary dated October 8th, 2026. According to the report, the categories of data exposed include Social Security numbers, government ID numbers, and health records.
Supplemental research confirms that the organization filed a breach report with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, identifying the incident as a hacking or IT event involving a network server. Approximately 501 individuals were reported as affected, though research notes indicate that figure may be a placeholder commonly used when a final count has not yet been determined. The organization’s website displays a “Notice of Cyber Event” link on its homepage. The law firm Federman & Sherwood announced on approximately April 7th, 2026 that it is investigating whether Home, Hope and Healing, Inc. maintained appropriate safeguards and whether affected individuals may have legal claims; however, no filed class action lawsuit has been identified. No ransomware group attribution and no prior breach history were found.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Home, Hope and Healing, Inc.
- Industry: Home Health Care
- Location: Smithfield, Maine
- Incident type: Hacking / IT event involving a network server
- Date of consumer notification: October 8th, 2026
- Total persons affected: Approximately 501
- Litigation status: Under investigation by Federman & Sherwood; no class action lawsuit filed as of available research
- Source: Vermont Attorney General Breach Report; Federman & Sherwood Investigation Page
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from Home, Hope and Healing, Inc., review it carefully for any identity theft protection enrollment offer and sign up before the deadline. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — to make it harder for someone to open new accounts in your name. Monitor your existing accounts closely for suspicious activity and request your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com. Because health records and health insurance information were involved, also review any Explanation of Benefits statements from your insurer and check your medical records for services you do not recognize. If you suspect your information has been misused, report it at IdentityTheft.gov.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal or health information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
