AccentCare, based in Dallas, has bought Sta-Home Home Health & Hospice, the largest home health provider in Mississippi, the company’s announced. The deal was effective March 31.

Sta-Home was founded in 1976 and served 19,000 patients annually.

“Finding a company aligned with our culture and mission was important to me. In AccentCare we not only found a company that aligns with our mission, but also one that brings the resources to help Sta-Home better serve our community,” said Vincent Caracci, president and CEO of the company.

The deal allows AccentCare, which also owns nursing and rehabilitation facilities, to enter the MIssissippi market.