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The Gatesworth Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the The Gatesworth Communities data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About The Gatesworth Communities
The Gatesworth Communities is a group of locally owned and operated senior living communities based in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1988, The Gatesworth offers a continuum of care for older adults, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and extended care. The organization’s flagship location is at One McKnight Place in Ladue, serving residents throughout St. Louis County.
The organization has expanded to include McKnight Place Assisted Living, McKnight Place Extended Care and Parc Provence, which specializes in memory care. The company employs more than 230 staff members.
What happened?
On or around Feb. 5, 2025, The Gatesworth Communities learned of suspicious activity within its network, which was first detected by a third-party IT vendor. An investigation determined that an unauthorized actor gained access to The Gatesworth Communities systems between Jan. 22, 2025, and Jan. 26, 2025.
During the cybersecurity incident, files and folders were potentially copied from the network. On July 16, 2025, a review determined that personal and protected health information belonging to residents and patients may have been accessed.
The communities began notifying affected individuals by mail on Aug. 26, 2025 and posted a Notice of Data Privacy Incident on its website. The data breach was also disclosed to the Montana Attorney General's office.
The total number of impacted individuals has not been released.
Possible Exposed Information
- Name
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Health insurance details
- Medical records
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a data breach notice from The Gatesworth, McKnight Place Extended Care, McKnight Place Assisted Living and Memory Care or Parc Provence, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Communication and credit monitoring services: Review and save any notification letters you receive, and enroll in free credit monitoring services, if offered.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were a resident or patient of The Gatesworth Communities, McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care, McKnight Place Extended Care or Parc Provence, and your information was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident pursue claims.
To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit, complete the form below.
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