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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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Leonard S
11/17/2016
The Bay Alarm Medical Alert system provides peace of mind knowing that any needed help is provided with an easy call. Having the GPS option allows for independent activities anywhere outside the home - a great option! Staff are professional, courteous, and friendly. This entire system is top rate.


Kat P
11/17/2016
First, we have not used the emergency button yet. But, I am confident that if something happened, I know my mother will be safe. The price is worth mentioning. Great value.Thanks!


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Debbie M
11/17/2016
We bought a medical alert necklace for my mother. I am very impressed with the customer service! I received helpful advice when ordering and my questions were answered to my satisfaction. We have tested the device several times and received immediate response. Customer service is professional and very friendly. We feel much better knowing that my mother, who lives alone, needs only to press a button for help to be on its way.


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Rudy W
11/17/2016
We are about 3 months in and are very pleased with the service so far. This was purchased for my mother who lives alone. I was happy to hear that when she needed to turn off power due to an electrical problem she received an inquiry as to her well being through the service. This was a nice bonus which we did not expect.


Nancy R
11/17/2016
In changing the modem for my computer, the alarm became disengaged; I wasn't aware til a "check alarm" came thru telling me to respond by activating my necklace. Obviously it didn't, and my contact numbers were notified....I even asked the tech what about the "red" light asking to check phone..his response was because electricity had been off the light would be displayed...WRONG. Upon contacting your agent, she kindly walked me thru the process to re-establish as it had been hooked-up wrong and I actually was without service for approx. 2 weeks. Thank goodness I didn't need assistance during that period.


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Linda M
11/17/2016
So far so good. We should test it every so often, but keep getting side tracked. I think we need a phone reminder once in a while.


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Judith (
11/17/2016
Two of my children are paying for my Bay Alarm, thankfully. So far I have pushed the button THREE times! The ambulance comes very quickly and gets my to the ER here in Rochester, MN. I never take the alarm button off, even wearing it at night. I am thankful to have it and the quick response of the Bay Alarm team. I can't put my rating in the area shown. Judy Buettner


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Elizabeth M
11/17/2016
Had Bay Alarm Medical Alert for over a year now. It gives me a great feeling of security 24 hours a day. I feel I made a great choice in this system. I highly recommend Bay Alarm.


Theresa H
11/17/2016
The equipment works really well and the response time is great.


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Rosemary F
11/17/2016
My elderly aunt fortunately has not had a reason to use it yet, but was very satisfied with the initial dealings with Bay Alarm. Also another family member has had the system for quite some time and has had incidents more than once and Bay Alarm had responded promptly and handled the situation well. That experience is what prompted me to choose them when I was researching different companies for my aunt. I would recommend to anyone looking for this type of protection.



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  • Connect via landline or cellular devices
  • Optional fall detection