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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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Bob M
12/7/2016
Living 6000 miles away from my Mother its helps me tremendously knowing that help is just a button away.Thanks Bay Alarm!

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Official Response

Customer Care Team of Bay Alarm Medical Alert System
Hi Bob! We are glad that both you and your mom feel peace of mind. We understand caring for a loved one while living far away can be tough, but it's great that she has a medical alert device in place for added protection. Thank you for your feedback!

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Connie B
12/7/2016
I have had a bay alarm system for a few mo this now and have actually had to use it just one time just yesterday. A scary situation is what prompted me to get this alarm in the first place. I had just recently gotten home with my new service dog and was showing her the yard boundaries while scooting around on my scooter when I caught the outer edge of the grasses end and toppled over into the woods. My phone went right over with the basket, I live alone and no phone, in the woods on the ground. I yelled for a bit and fortunately my dog got someone's attention in the driveway about twenty minutes later. I research alarms and ordered bay alarm the next day. I slipped onto the floor... Read More


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Sylvia G
12/7/2016
Having the alert system provides a sense of security. I don't have the fear of falling and not having assistance getting up and back into my wheelchair. I've been very pleased with the service of Bay Alarm Medical.


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Bob L
12/7/2016
My brother-in-law has had his alarm for a couple of years and has used it a number of times. I am a contact person for my brother-in-law and have been contacted right away by Bay Alarm Medical when the alarm button is pushed. Although Bay Alarm Medical is located all the way across the country from us, there has never been a delay getting help when needed.


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Jean C
12/7/2016
Have not needed the alarm for emergency but have great peace of mind knowing that I can get help whenever I need it. THe personnel and product are reliable and easy to access. I sleep much better knowing that I am protected. Thanks for all you do!


Karla F
12/7/2016
My 81 year old mother lives alone. I have worried about her falling for years. I feel much better knowing she can get help on the way when needed. She loves to test her system so she knows it is working. Thanks! Karla M.


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Kim R
12/7/2016
My Dad is 88 years old and has had many falls. He has had several physical address moves since my Mother died in March, but, with each move, all information was successfully transferred and testing was correct. I have to work an 8:00 - 5:00 job 5 days a week, without this system, I could not work with the peace of mind that I have today as a result of having this system.


Carl S
12/7/2016
This system works as advertised, easy to use, quick response by rep's when needed and very professional rep's. Would recommend Bay Alarm to anyone needing this type of system. We used it for my 103 year old M-I-L until she passed away. The Bay Alarm gave her comfort even though she lived with us and was never alone.


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Susan W
12/7/2016
I am unsure of how many stars to give this company. I was paying yearly by credit card for the service. When I received an e mail that my card did not work for the yearly payment (I had cancelled my card due to it being compromised) I called the company to cancel the service, but told them I would pay for unpaid previous month of service and then for them to cancel my yearly contract. The customer service rep said I would have to pay for the year in advance and then send back the unit for the cancellation to take place. This is like leasing a car for a year in advance and then turning in the car! After much discussion with the rep with no solution I got a manager who reluctantly let me... Read More


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Peri M
12/7/2016
I am very pleased with Bay Alarm. Thankfully my mother-in-law has not had to use it! We feel she is secure when she is by herself. Peri Moretz



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  • Professional monitoring included with all plans
  • No activation fees or long-term contract required
  • At-home and/or mobile protection
  • Connect via landline or cellular devices
  • Optional fall detection