On or around February 5, 2025, The Gatesworth Communities detected suspicious network activity reported by a third-party IT vendor. An investigation confirmed unauthorized access between January 22 and January 26, 2025, resulting in a data breach affecting multiple facilities under its umbrella, including The Gatesworth, McKnight Place Extended Care, McKnight Place Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Parc Provence. The breach was traced to a cybercriminal compromising the third-party IT vendor’s systems, leading to potential exposure of sensitive personal and protected health information (PHI). The compromised data may include names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance details, and payment information. The company began notifying affected individuals on August 26, 2025, and disclosed the incident to the Montana Attorney General. In response, The Gatesworth Communities strengthened security measures, changed passwords, engaged forensic experts, and notified the FBI. The breach poses significant risks, including identity theft, financial fraud, and phishing attacks targeting exposed individuals.