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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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Linda T
8/7/2017
I got the necklace pendant for my mother over a year ago and it has worked many, many times without fail. Either the fall detection has gone off, or she has pressed the button and a wonderful person speaks to her over the "box" and asks her if she if ok and whom she would like them to call. Bay Alarm staff immediately call me and give me the information. If requested, they also call the paramedics. They have 4 different numbers to call and sometimes end up calling all 4. They have never failed us, and I would guess that my mother has fallen at least 12 times. I recommend this company to anyone to needs this service.


Sally H
8/7/2017
Lucky I haven't had to use it but glad I have it!


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Milton F
8/7/2017
I am very happy with service from Bay Alarm Medical Alert. Devices are easy to use. Costs are very economical. Initially, we had a necklace for my wife and an arm band for me. Response to accidental alarms was instance and representatives were thorough in their questioning. My wife passed and now I continue with the arm band. I feel very secure with the protection Bay Alarm offers.


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BVT
8/7/2017
I received my GPS alarm about a month ago. I wanted the GPS system because I am very active and am away from my apartment quite a lot, but I've also had several falls. I tested the unit inside my apartment, and it worked perfectly, taking about 20 seconds before a representative came on the line. The directions said a charge should last about three days. Two days ago I took my unit off the charger, and the next day about 30 hours later, on a Sunday, I assumed it was still charged. Then I had a bad fall inside a supermarket; people came to help me, but I pushed the button because I wanted them to call my daughter, who is first on my list to call. Nothing happened. When I got home, I... Read More


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Sherry
8/7/2017
My father has had Bay Alarm Medical for a year and a half now and it's been great. Set-up was not exactly a snap with phone modems and the wiring of a mobile home, but we got there eventually: no knock on Bay Alarm. My dad has a tendency to fall a LOT despite having care inside the house at least 18-20 hours a day. For those few hours not covered, Bay Alarm gives peace of mind that when he pushes the button, there'll be a response and someone to come help get him up again. The operators I've talked to have been very professional, courteous and nice ~ whether it's a real emergency or a false alarm (it happens). And for the price, which is less than a dollar a day, well worth it.


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Karen G
8/7/2017
I haven't had to use it but it sure does make me feel safer.


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ALICE B
8/7/2017
I feel more secure when I am home alone, knowing that I can summon help if I need it. I especially feel safer when I am in the shower, where the danger of slipping and falling is much higher.


Judith H
8/7/2017
Always there when I check my system and professionally answer my questions especially concerning new products.


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David L
8/7/2017
I have fortunately not need to use Bay Alarm for an emergency, but whether it was for set-up, trouble shooting or when testing to make sure that my system is working properly, Bay Alarm is an A+. Whenever testing my system, which is the same way that I would contact Bay Alarm for an emergency, Bay Alarm is always answered promptly and ask all the right questions to make an assessment regarding what is going on. I have found the pendant that is worn to be a bit to sensitive at times, but I have been able to adjust to that and I am very happy with Bay Alarm.


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Siobhan O
8/7/2017
Excellent service! Very nice employees



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