Focus Hawaii Ponds at Punaluu

Authors

• Lance Chase
• The Ponds
• John Tapner
• Cliff Cassity

Files

Description

Hosted by Lance Chase, this episode of Focus Hawaii visits The Ponds, an assisted‑living community in Punaluʻu operated under The Fountains network. Executive Director John Tapner and Marketing Director Cliff Cassity introduce viewers to the philosophy, services, and environment that define the community. They explain the national reach of The Fountains organization, the purpose of assisted living, and the amenities offered—restaurant‑style dining, housekeeping, activity programs, transportation services, family‑connection shuttles, and outings around Oʻahu. The episode highlights the facility’s 127 units, its unique 26‑bed Alzheimer’s/dementia care unit (the first in the state at the time), and its commitment to safety with CPR‑trained staff, emergency systems, and nearby medical support. Tapner and Cassity also discuss resident demographics, community outreach programs, future expansion plans, staffing needs, and the mission of “creating extraordinary communities where people choose to be.”

Length of Video

00:30:24

File Size

2.6GB

Archives Call Number

22.FH

Air Date

12-3-1997

Keywords

The Ponds Punaluʻu, assisted living Hawaii, The Fountains retirement communities, senior living Oahu, John Tapner, Cliff Cassity, Alzheimer’s care unit Hawaii, elder care services, restaurant‑style dining, senior transportation programs, Family Connection shuttle, community outreach, senior housing options, CPR‑trained staff, wellness programs, aging population Hawaii, retirement community interview

Recommended Citation

Chase, Lance; The Ponds; Tapner, John; and Cassity, Cliff, "Focus Hawaii Ponds at Punaluu" (1997). Focus Hawaii. 153.
https://digitalcollections.byuh.edu/focushawaii/153