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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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Ellen R
11/20/2016
Great customer service and support. Answer emergency calls in a timely manner.


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Linda G
11/20/2016
I am new to Bay Alarm Medical Alert (about 3 weeks). So far I am very pleased with their service. Once, in error, I pressed the emergency button and someone at Bay Alarm immediately got back to me to see what the emergency was and to help. We also tested the new base unit once and again, the response was immediate. I have no doubt that if/when an emergency happens, Bay Alarm will be immediately there to help. I have also been very pleased with the customer service I received when I called with a concern. The representative was very courteous and prompt in addressing my concern.

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Official Response

Customer Care Team of Bay Alarm Medical Alert System
Hi Linda - Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are glad that our system is working for you and that the testing went well. Be sure to test your button/system once a month. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you! Thank you, Bay Alarm Medical

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Shirley J
11/20/2016
Being a recent subscriber I have been very pleased with your service. Just the other day there was a two hour power outage in our area. Shortly after it hit, I received a phone call from Bay Alarm Medical checking to see if I was all right. Not only was that impressive to me but very comforting. Thank you!


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Sharren M
11/20/2016
I think this company fulfills a basic medical need for people with special problems. i live alone safely because i always have help at my fingertip. At the age of seventy five i live with the possibility i may need help everyday.


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kdog
11/20/2016
I signed up for your service and when I received my lock box with a predetermined code. The lock box would not open. The person on the phone tried to help me but it still wouldn`t open! They had to mail me another lock box. My compliant is I have to pay to return the lock!! What kind of company makes a mistake and the customer has to pay for it?? Seems like terrible customer relationship. If this is an indication of your service I won`t be with you for long!!


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Teresa F
11/20/2016
After extensive research,I am very pleased with my choice to go through Bay Alarm Medical for my 88 year old Mom's emergency response system. From my experience with my customer service rep Rachel,who graciously took the time to answer my many questions,helping me choose the right equipment and plan to best meet my moms needs,to the prompt delivery time,and the quick and easy set up and testing of the equipment, I thank you for the peace of mind this brings to me and my mom! :)


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Nancy
11/20/2016
Life Saver! I recently had this service set up for my 86 year old father who lives alone in another state. He is becoming unsteady on his feet and has fallen a few times, and when he does he cant get back up. He was reluctant to wear the device and was really not taken on the idea of it around his neck or wrist. A couple of weeks ago he fell while in the bathroom and couldn't get up. He didn't know what to do. He remembered the device around his neck, pushed the button and within a few minutes paramedics were there, they accessed the key from the lock box and got my dad up and checked him out. All was good. My dad called me and Thanked me profusely for getting him the Medical Alert... Read More


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Michael S
11/19/2016
Company was very professional and offers a great product...unfortunately our plans changed and we needed to cancel the service...but customer service took care of everything we needed to cancel.


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Susan P
11/19/2016
I purchased Bay Alarm for my elderly mother who lives by herself. Although she is independent, this service has been a comfort knowing if she were to get hurt, she is only a push away to emergency help. Recently she thought she lost her pendent and she was very anxious to receive her new pendent. I must say, I thought the time it took to receive the pendent was way to long. I would have thought it would have been shipped two day or overnight. Other than this., it has been a good service and I recommend this service.


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Hazel M
11/19/2016
I am 94 years old (will be 95 Jan.13th) and have had my Bay alarm medical alert, for several months now, and fortunately have not had to use it. I live alone, but now I feel much safer knowing that help is near if I need it. I actually feel that I no longer am alone, that I have my own personal guardian angel around my neck. Thanks for making me feel safe.



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  • Professional monitoring included with all plans
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  • Connect via landline or cellular devices
  • Optional fall detection