Transforming Long-Term Care with Data-Driven Insights
OnSPARK is Canada’s largest long-term care (LTC) data-sharing network, empowering LTC homes with near real-time insights for quality improvement, research, and policy innovation.

200+ participating LTC homes
6 billion data points processed
90k+ residents covered
Real-time operational insights

What is OnSPARK?
OnSPARK (Ontario Supporting Partnerships to Advance Care and Knowledge) is a sector-governed, multi-institution led, learning health system (LHS) data platform. We integrate real-world data from long-term care (LTC) to support continuous quality improvement and innovation for LTC residents and workers.
Key Features
Supports LTC homes with real-time analytics
Enhances quality improvement & research
Improves Public Health surveillance
PHIPA-compliant
Recent Insights & Research


The Impact of Staffing Levels on Resident Quality of Care
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Monitoring Disease Surveillance in LTC: A New Approach
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Get Involved

Join our growing network of LTC homes, and policymakers
Whether you’re an LTC provider, researcher, or policymaker, OnSPARK offers data-driven solutions to improve care and advance research.
Information for LTC Homes
Access real-time reports & quality metrics
Information for Researchers
Utilize comprehensive LTC datasets
Information for Policymakers
Gain insights to shape effective policies