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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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Allyne P
8/7/2017
I purchased this for my mom a little over a year ago, she is 88 and lives alone. She has had the need to use it twice. Both times I received a call from Bay Alarm alerting me that she had called them, and then again after they had been to see her, to let me know she was okay. My mom told me that both times attendants arrived, they could not have been nicer, or more solicitous to her. The Bay Alarm system has given me peace of mind, and I know that my mom will be taken care of, in the event I can't get there fast enough.


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Mark W
8/7/2017
Everything is working well without any problems.


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cupertin
8/7/2017
Super responsive. Great customer service. Tremendous peace of mind. A great service well worth the money.


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Jennnifer k
8/7/2017
Very responsive! Dispatchers are always very prompt, courteous, and calming. They help assess the situation as to what kind of response is needed and then stayon the line until the appropriate help arrives. They are also non-alarmist when contacting emergency contacts to advise of the situation.


Chrystal S
8/7/2017
Responded to an accidentally sent alarm quickly and with much kindness and patience for my mom. Hope she never needs the real deal but happy to know how efficient Bay Alarm is if néeded.


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Steve k
8/7/2017
They held me hostage at the end and charged me hundreds of dollars to get rid of system. Would not recommend.


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Mary O
8/7/2017
I've had a few problems along the way with the Med. Alert - it's either the charger or the actual button - but when I call about it, you folks have always been helpful and concerned, and have gotten me back on track. I'm very grateful to have this device. I feel safer, knowing that help is not far away, even though my device seems to be rather persnickity at times... Thank you.


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sosipanet
8/7/2017
Cancelled Bay Alarm months ago. Don't know why they want me to submit a review.


Walter J
8/7/2017
I signed up for an elderly friend. I did extensive due diligence and came to this relationship. We have no complaints and are happy to continue...Thank you...


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Les B
8/7/2017
As far as I know this thing will work for me. I had contemplated getting a service like this one, but didn't. Boy, do I regret that. I fell in my house and was unable to get up. I could not reach a phone, or bathroom, food, or water for four whole days and nights. I finally got someone to notice and they called the paramedics who had to break in to get me. Thereafter, I spent five days in the hospital. Now, I have the GPS model of the Bay Alarm Medical Alert so they can find me anywhere in the US if I need help. I also have a lockbox for a key to my place so they won't have to break in. I tested the system and it worked like a charm. I feel much more secure now at home and... Read More



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