Registered Nurse Returns Home to Launch Caretaking Service

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After a long career as a registered nurse, including roles as an assistant living facility manager, director of nursing, and executive director of a visiting nurse program, Kathy Pedersen has returned to her hometown of Fairview, Montana to launch a new home care service called 'Do Better At Home'. The business offers a wide range of in-home care solutions, from personal care and dementia care to transportation, medication management, and post-surgery support.

Why it matters

Pedersen's decision to return home and start her own caretaking business reflects a growing trend of healthcare professionals seeking to provide more personalized, community-based services. Her diverse nursing background and cosmetology training allow her to offer a holistic 'head to toe' approach to in-home care, which can be especially beneficial for elderly or disabled residents in rural areas like Fairview.

The details

In addition to her nursing credentials, Pedersen also has experience owning and operating a salon in Williston, North Dakota. She is excited to be closer to two of her three children and grandchildren who live in the Fairview area. Pedersen has worked as a travel nurse in several states, including Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, and Connecticut, and has held roles such as assistant living facility manager, director of nursing, and executive director of a visiting nurse program. Hospice care holds a special place in Pedersen's heart, and she is committed to helping people be comfortable in their own homes.

• Kathy Pedersen has returned to her hometown of Fairview, Montana in 2026.
• Pedersen launched her new home care service 'Do Better At Home' in April 2026.

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What’s next

Pedersen plans to continue growing her new home care business, 'Do Better At Home', and hopes to expand the services offered to better support the Fairview community.