Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Three Oaks Hospice of Austin. The breach occurred on July 16th, 2025 – August 8th, 2025 and was discovered on August 17th, 2026. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Three Oaks Hospice of Austin
Three Oaks Hospice is a hospice and palliative care provider founded in 2019 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The Austin location operates at 7800 Shoal Creek Blvd, Suite 246-S, Austin, TX 78757. The organization operates across more than 40 locations in 10 states, alongside sister companies Agape Hospice Care, Elevation Hospice of Colorado, Elevation Hospice of Utah, and Sage Hospice of Arizona. With approximately 400 employees, it provides end-of-life care including pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and bereavement services to patients with life-limiting illnesses. Because the organization serves patients in a hospice and palliative care setting, it routinely handles sensitive medical, insurance, and personal identifying information.
What Happened?
Three Oaks Hospice of Austin was listed in a Texas Attorney General data security breach report (record ID BR-0005339, published September 17th, 2026). According to the filing, the breach occurred between July 16th, 2025, and August 8th, 2025, and affected a total of 427 individuals. The compromised information included names, Social Security numbers, medical information, health insurance information, and dates of birth. Consumers were notified by U.S. Mail, publication in print media, and posting on the company’s website.
One notable aspect of this incident is the significant gap between when the breach occurred and when it was discovered. The breach window ended in early August 2025, but it was not discovered until August 17th, 2026 — more than 12 months later. No public reporting on ransomware group involvement, threat-actor attribution, or additional technical details about the breach was found as of the research date, and no prior data breaches involving Three Oaks Hospice were identified.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Three Oaks Hospice of Austin
- Industry: Healthcare – Hospice and Palliative Care
- Location: Austin, Texas
- Incident type: Data breach (unauthorized access)
- Date of breach: July 16th, 2025 – August 8th, 2025
- Date breach discovered: August 17th, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: September 17th, 2026
- Total persons affected: 427
- Source: Texas Attorney General Data Security Breach Report; Three Oaks Hospice – Austin Location
What Should You Do?
If you received a notification from Three Oaks Hospice of Austin, take steps to protect yourself right away. Because this breach involved Social Security numbers, medical information, and health insurance information, you should consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Monitor your credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and watch for any unfamiliar accounts or inquiries. Review your Explanation of Benefits statements from your health insurer and request copies of your medical records to check for any care or claims you do not recognize. If you spot signs of fraud or identity theft, report them at IdentityTheft.gov, which provides step-by-step recovery guidance.
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.
