Dallas-based AccentCare Inc. has acquired Steward Home Care and Hospice from Steward Health System, which is also headquartered in Dallas, AccentCare says in a release. Steward Home Care and Hospice serves eight counties in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and will continue as the exclusive preferred post-acute provider in Steward Health’s care services network. The acquired agency also will participate in Steward Health Choice’s accountable care organization (ACO), AccentCare says. AccentCare now serves 16 states with 10 regional brands.