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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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OraLee N
11/17/2016
We found the equipment provided by Bay Alarm Medical to be fairly easy to install. Not too long after we installed it, we had new carpet put in our whole house, So we had to disconnect the unit and re-install it in a different location. It worked just fine. Late in September I fell and activated the system. Although I was in the farthest part of the house, the alarm worked beautifully. Your operator could not hear me when he asked if I was hurt, but he contacted our local 911 system and alerted them to my need. He then called my husband and told him what had happened. The EMT's arrived in just a few minutes and were able to unlock our front door with the keys we provided in the lock... Read More

Gjenes  
Official Response

Customer Care Team of Bay Alarm Medical Alert System
Hi OraLee - Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are glad to hear that our dispatchers responded promptly and contacted the EMTs and your husband for you. We sure hope you are doing well! Again, we truly appreciate hearing from you. Best regards, Bay Alarm Medical

Ashley J
11/17/2016
Excellent customer service and friendly staff


Anthony R
11/17/2016
When my mother fell a couple of times in the last month. She pressed the alarm for help. Help arrived within 5 minutes. my sisters and mother love the system. The Richmonds


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Annette R
11/17/2016
My sons decided that since I lived alone and now had a cancer diagnosis, it would be calming for all if I had an alert system. One son, a great researcher, said Bay Alarm Medical had very high ratings. I finally decided to place an order, found the staff person who helped me very patient and clear in his explanations; the order arrived in a timely manner with clear instructions. I added a warrantee later on which also came timely. As I planned the placement of the system I had several questions which were answered on line or by phone in a professional manner. The system is now set up, had a few glitches setting up the fall protection but staff were wonderful in solving the issue.... Read More


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gloria b
11/17/2016
I am new to the service but the signing up process was easy. Your staff was very cordial and informative. I feel very secure now. Your technical advisors were very patient and reassuring. This is a life transition that I must accept, a right of passage if you wish. Your staff made this all the easier. I would gladly recommend Bay Alarm Medical Alert to others. Thank you.


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Susan P
11/17/2016
Thank heavens I have not had a emergency while I have had my alarm. But once I set it off accidentally, and was amazed at the fast response from our fire department and EMTs. Then I got the number of emergency dispatch so I could cancel an accidental bump! How great to have a feeling of security 24/7.


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Joy W
11/17/2016
Thank you Bay Alarm Medical Alert!!! My father has used this service (finally!) since February 2016 while living alone for years. After additional falls he moved in with us in March 2016. The end of October 2016 he fell again, very early in the morning, was knocked unconscious and not breathing. His bedroom door was closed and I didn't even hear him fall from my bedroom. Luckily Bay Alarm Medical called me after there wasn't any response received from him over the unit. That is when I ran to his bedroom and found him. The automatic fall detection works! Bay Alarm Medical stayed on the phone with me as I tried to get some response from my Dad. They called the paramedics for me also.... Read More

Gjenes  
Official Response

Customer Care Team of Bay Alarm Medical Alert System
Hi Joy - First and foremost, we hope that your dad is doing well. We understand how scary those situations can be for the user as well as their family. We are glad to know that our fall detection system is working for him and that our team was able to notify you right away. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. Best regards, Bay Alarm Medical

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Kathleen M
11/17/2016
I'm very pleased with Bay Alarm Medical. I got this for my mom after she had a bad fall back in June. She was in a hospital for 2 months and I knew that she needed this. It was very easy to set-up and on the few occasions that she has accidentally bumped her lanyard, they were very quick to respond. The power was turned off the other day in her senior apt. complex and Bay Alarm notified me immediately that her alarm box was not on. Very helpful! I feel good knowing that Mom has an emergency system like this! I highly recommend them!


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Margie J
11/17/2016
Bay Alarm Medical Alert takes stress out of my life by knowing if my elderly mother needs immediate help she is just a push of the button away and help will be available.


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marcias h
11/17/2016
I'm very pleased with the Bay Alarm medical Alert System! We got one for my mother who is 86 years old and still independent, living at home. On more than one occasion she was contacted via the system to inquire if she was okay. Everyone has been so friendly and helpful. We feel so relieved that she has her alert system!



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  • Professional monitoring included with all plans
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  • At-home and/or mobile protection
  • Connect via landline or cellular devices
  • Optional fall detection