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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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Rachel N
11/17/2016
I researched a lot of different systems before choosing Bay Alarm Medical and I chose them because of their customer reviews and the length of time they have been in business compared to other companies. I had never heard of them before researching the best system to choose, all of the other systems advertised on TV all of the time had horrible customer service rating. I am so glad I chose Bay Alarm Medical. I called to get a system for my mother and I spoke with Trish. She was so nice and helpful and answered all of my questions. I had to call back with some information I did not have on hand and she gave me her direct line so that I did not have to explain everything to someone else; I... Read More


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Wendy H
11/17/2016
We purchased your service for my mother (age 91) after she had a fall in the shower and was unable to get up or contact anyone. She was on the floor for 7 hours! Since she has your alarm now, she has already used it twice. Once was a "mistake" and we were able to notify you to cancel the emergency services. The second time was a real fall and she needed to be taken to the hospital. In every case, your representatives have been responsive, efficient and quick! Thank you so much.


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Judy S
11/17/2016
We have Bay Alarm for our mom. She has had a number of instances where she had needed this service. The response has always been very positive. The representative has been courteous and prompt. The price compared to other companies with this service is better. We switched to Bay Alarm for their less expensive price and have not been disappointed.


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Robin M
11/17/2016
I ordered this for my parents due to the fact that even though they still get around ok it is becoming more difficult. They are not ready to leave their home but extra assistance is always helpful. I have been very pleased Thankfully they have not needed to use their devices but my mom accidently hit hers trying to open a jar. She said they were right on it calling her before she even knew she had hit it. My father said they wouldn't hang up until they knew he was safe too. I definitely have a much better peace of mind knowing they have this. Thank You


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Larry B
11/17/2016
We have had only one instance where my mother fell, but was able to get up unassisted. In that instance the wrist alarm worked as advertised. We are very happy with the service


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Sheila L
11/17/2016
Bay Medical has been an outstanding source of comfort to me. Whether I activated the "HELP" button needing immediateassitance or once or twice in error, they have been right there with a response. The responders have always been polite and helpful. I am hapy I chose Bay Medical for my home. Sheila E. Lia


Lou W
11/17/2016
My mother wears her alert button which has the fall alert on it. Even though she has not actually fallen, the alarm has gone off many times for various reasons and Bay Medical Alert has been right on top of it by asking if she is okay. Even though mom lives with my sister, it puts our minds at ease knowing she will get help if she needs it!


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G. K
11/17/2016
Have been quite pleased with Bay Alarm. My mother has had to call them twice in the past 6 months and both times they have been polite, professional, caring, prompt,and called my family members in a timely fashion to alert us. Even the paramedics said they were great and did exactly what was expected of them. Thank you Bay Alarm!


Kati H
11/17/2016
We have been very pleased with Bay Alarm Medical Alert. We installed the unit for my 81 year old mother, and we are so glad that we did. She has had a couple of episodes that required her to "push her button." Bay Alarm was very quick to respond to mom and called us immediately. Even though mom lives across the street, it has given us a sense of security in her safety issues.


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Linda S
11/17/2016
I can't say enough about Bay Alarm Medical. The system works well, and the staff is wonderful! We have never needed the system for a real emergency, but we test the equipment monthly, and always get a prompt reply. My mother has moved several times since we got her equipment and each time the customer service was excellent in transferring the contact information and address change. I would recommend Bay Alarm Medical Alert to anyone!



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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