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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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Dave C
12/6/2016
I have been with Bay Alarm for less than a month. I did my due diligence in advance and BA came out on top. They answered all my questions thoroughly and professionally. I was considering signing up for a year to take advantage to the better rate. My BA advisor suggested I consider month to month initially and then convert to the annual plan when I was sure I would be happy. That sold me! I received the equipment in days and it took me less than 30 min. to set it up. As soon as I pressed the alarm button for test, a polite operator came on and made sure everything was okay. I highly recommend this company!


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Linda T
12/6/2016
My mother has worn her fall detection necklace now for a year. She feels so secure knowing it is always available & feel great with the fabulous response time when she presses the button, or the fall detection is activated. The people who come over the speaker to assist are always professional and helpful. They call both me and my sister's home or cell phones and give us a detailed report of what's going on. We feel this is a top-notch system!!


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Michael C
12/6/2016
For those complaining about not getting refunds for unused months, they tell you up front there are no refunds for months not used if cancelled. That's why the encourage new customers to take a small package initially. I am very satisfied with the program and service. My mother has not yet used it but we have comfort in knowing it is there if needed. I highly recommend this service!!


George M
12/6/2016
I have to say that Bay Alarm is the "Best" they were there for my mother that passed away this year, the service was beyond excellent.......we could always depend on there service ...thank you again for being there .......George M


Dianne R
12/6/2016
My mother and Aunt both have one and my Mom fell. She pushed her button and the paramedics sang your praises. They said they knew where the key was, where my Mom was, where her med list was. You also called my Brother. Good job guys


Tammy T
12/6/2016
We got this system for my mother-in-law after my father-in-law passed and it has provided all of us with peace of mind. Then when my mom requested this an alert system after my dad died, it was a "no brainer" to get the same system for her. The price is right, it works great & the customer service is wonderful.


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Mary P
12/6/2016
Bay Alarm is great. People nice. Instant help. Considerate. Only in 70 s but wanted to get before really had dire need. One of us has fall protection ONE only has wrist model. Both five star plus. Thanks


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Theresa r
12/6/2016
We love bay alarm, for the last 3 years you have been a God send. We fortunately have never needed you for an emergency but just knowing you are there for my mom makes me feel very comfortable about leaving her home alone. She loves pushing her button once a month to test her equipment she likes to talk to the very compassionate employees. Their response time is amazing thank you so much for easing my concerns for leaving her home alone.... Dorothy Whitworth and Theresa Ryan 707-279-2425


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Linda T
12/6/2016
I contacted Bay Medical last week because my mother-in-law called to say she lost her bracelet. You sent one out quickly as she lives alone. Fortunately the bracelet was found and so we returned the package right away. Today I talked to CS and they said they would process a refund as soon as the package gets back to you. I appreciate the good customer service.


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maryannp84
12/6/2016
I got the Bay Alarm Medical system for my 85 year old mother. It has given my sisters and I peace of mind to know that if she needs help she can quickly get it. She has had her alarm go off twice. Once when her cat caused it to go off and once when she accidently caused it to go off. Both times, Bay Alarm promptly responded. Thank you.



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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