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Bay Alarm Medical Alert System Review


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Bay Alarm Medical is a California-based provider of medical alerts. Founded in 1946 as a division of a larger home security network, Bay Alarm medical provides wireless, multi-part systems that aim to assist in medical emergencies. Complete with two-way communication, 24 hour service, and a 1000 foot radius, Bay Alarm Medical stresses service reliability and efficiency.

How is Bay Alarm Medical rated?

Breakdown

5.0/5
Monitoring
5.0/5
Equipment
5.0/5
Contract and Price
5.0/5
Reputation and Certifications

Overall Rating: 5 / 5 (Excellent)

Bay Alarm Medical Alerts offers quality equipment and competitive prices with no contracts, cancellation, or activation fees.

All their equipment can connect to one of their three monitoring centers via landline, cellular, or mobile/GPS, making them a convenient and versatile option for active and limited mobility users alike.

Even their most basic system, the In-Home Medical Alert, features an excellent 1,000-foot range, a long battery life, and superior sound quality for a reasonable price.

Their commitment to versatility and efficiency extends to roads as well, since they offer the world's first in-car medical alert system.

Anyone looking for a reliable, affordable medical alert service from a highly-rated company will find Bay Alarm Medical Alerts delivers everything on their wish list and much more. For their exceptional products and services, Bay Alarm Medical gets our highest possible rating.

Bay Alarm Medical Equipment

Equipment - 5 / 5

Bay Alarm Medical Alerts features high-end, reliable equipment at a competitive cost.

Customers can choose between different types of call buttons (wristband or neck pendant), and methods of communication with the call center (landline, cellular, and mobile/GPS).

Battery life for the base station and mobile unit is on the high side of average for the industry, as is the base station's range. Bay Alarm also offers the Splitsecnd, a first of its kind in-car medical alert system that provides immediate assistance in the case of an accident.

The device works with almost all cars and has an added help button in the case the driver needs any type of assistance. Finally, all of Bay Alarm Medical's products are easy to install, requiring little more than a simple plug-in.
System Types
Home Landline
Home Cellular
Mobile/GPS
Help Button Option
Necklace
Wristband
Base Station Backup Battery
32 hours
Mobile/GPS Battery Life
72 hours

Key Features

Wearable 2-Way Communication
Waterproof Help Button
Automatic Fall Detection
Supports Multiple Help Buttons
2-Way Communication
Fall Detection
Optional Fall Detection
Water-Resistant Help Button

Additional Info

Cellular Provider Options
Verizon
AT&T
Equipment Warranty
Lifetime Warranty on Help Button; 1 Year Warranty on Mobile/GPS unit

Monitoring

Monitoring - 5 / 5

Bay Alarm Medical's medical alert systems are professionally monitored 24/7 at one of their three outsourced call centers, by multilingual staff.

Both in-home and GPS products are all exclusively on AT&T’s 4G LTE network, one of the largest in the U.S. (Most of Bay Alarm Medical's competitors are still on 3G.) They consistently get good reviews for their prompt, expert monitoring technicians.
Monitoring Options
Professionally Monitored
Monitoring Center Type
Outsourced
Number of Monitoring Centers
3
Services
24/7 Monitoring
Emergency Dispatch
Multilingual Staff

Contract & Price: How much does Bay Alarm Medical cost?

Contract and Price - 5 / 5

Bay Alarm Medical consciously keeps their prices very competitive, starting at just $19.95 per month, with zero contract or cancellation fees.

Since the system is self-installed, that's another savings opportunity. Bay Alarm Medical also provides a helpful 30-day trial period for customers to evaluate whether a medical alarm system is a good choice for them.

Starting Prices per Month

Landline
$19.95
Cellular
$29.95
Mobile/GPS
$39.95
Free Monitoring for Additional Person

Contract & Fees

Contract Required?
No
Activation/ Installation Fee
None
Equipment Fees
No equipment fees
Free Trial Period
30 days
Cancellation Policy
No cancellation fees. Bay Alarm Medical also prorates for unused months.

Bay Alarm Medical Reputation

Reputation and Certifications - 5 / 5

Bay Alarm Medical enjoys an excellent reputation in the medical alert industry, with a very good 8.8 TrustPilot score and an A+ rating with the BBB.

Their call centers, though outsourced, are certified by the Underwriter's Laboratory and The Monitoring Association.

Professional Certifications

  • Underwriter's Laboratory (UL)
  • The Monitoring Association (TMA/CSAA)

Additional Ratings

TrustPilot Rating
8.8 out of 5
BBB Rating
A+
BBB Positive Reviews
0
BBB Neutral Reviews
0
BBB Negative Reviews
4
Date Collected
2017-08-17

Disclaimers


Contact & Additional Information

Homepage URL
Headquarters Address
2600 Stanwell Dr #103, Concord, CA, 94520
Mailing Address
2600 Stanwell Dr #103, Concord, CA, 94520
Year Founded
2007

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907 Customer Comments & Reviews

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Laura P
8/8/2017
The deliver on there product and service flawlessly. My Mom has had to use the system twice in a 2-3 year span and they respond immediately to get her help and to use our established phone tree to notify family. I couldn't be more pleased. Best $s I spent for the gift of peace of mind.


Amy N
8/8/2017
I am very pleased with the service from Bay Alarm. I have this for my 79 year old Mother who had fallen in her home a few years ago and we did not find her until the next day. She was hospitalized, dehydrated and disoriented. After that we had Bay Alarm installed and the few times she has needed them they have been WONDERFUL! all of the people there are kind in making sure she is ok as well as promptly contacting me and my husband. Thank you Bay Alarm! It gives me peace of mind.


Mike W
8/7/2017
Works well. People caring and thorough.


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Robert
8/7/2017
The monitoring service itself is good, but I have problems with the way the company does it's billing and maintenance. They need to get into the internet age where you can do everything like most other sites such as billing and changing preferences, access account history, etc. Having to call in to do anything account related gets old real fast!

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Official Response

Customer Care Team of Bay Alarm Medical Alert System
Hi Robert - We are glad to hear you are pleased with our monitoring services. We appreciate your feedback and will take it to improve our company. At this time an online billing portal is not available, but we are always improving and working towards making the customer experience better. Thank you again for your feedback. Best regards, Bay Alarm Medical

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Phyllis
8/7/2017
I stopped Bay Alarm in April because my mother died. I still have not reprieved a refund of the unused portion.


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Cindy
8/7/2017
Great response when my mother-in-law fell outside her home breaking her leg and ankle. She used her watch fob to call for help which arrived shortly & took her to the ER in Marshal, Texas


Joanna N
8/7/2017
They have been wonderful and the security of having the service available 24/7 gives me peace of mind for my mother's safety. Thank you Bay Alarm!


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charlespatsch
8/7/2017
i recently had a problem where my machine was out but the call in operators equipment showed everything was ok. other than that all is good


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John
8/7/2017
I got this for my Mom. She's very pleased with it, she likes to check it's working. It's given my peace of mind since she's getting on in age and I can be around.


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Carleen F
8/7/2017
Bay Medical is wonderful. My Father has had some false alarms and some real needs to call upon Bay Medical. They are always prompt in following the correct procedures and the EMS and Fire Dept are promptly there. Their price is reasonable and the service and staff is wonderful!



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  • Professional monitoring included with all plans
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  • At-home and/or mobile protection
  • Connect via landline or cellular devices
  • Optional fall detection