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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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Nancy
11/16/2016
Responds quickly and paramedics arrive quickly.


Judith M
11/16/2016
I have had my bay alarm medical alert for about a year I think. I have had to use it to get help several times when I have fell. I have multiple myeloma and I am weak and get dizzy at times. This medical alert makes me feel much safer from injury from falls and safer living alone. I have relatives that live fairly close but sometimes you can't get up and get a phone to call for help. I have had the operator call family members for me several times. If she can't get them, she automatically gets EMS to come, and that has happened several times also. I use a rollator to get around inside my house because I don't want to fall! One time I got my foot hung on the rollator and almost... Read More


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ruthicrow
11/16/2016
I have had this medical alert less than a month but have no complaints.


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Marj R
11/16/2016
This is a great company. We have them for my 92-year-old mom and they have been very diligent about helping keep her safe at home.


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Alexander
11/16/2016
I picks Bay because they advertised multi-lingual support in the call center (my mother speaks Russian). That turned out not to be the case, in a few instances she spoke with operators and pointedly asked for Russian-speaking ones, none were available/offered. I cancelled the service after less than a year.


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Hunter
11/16/2016
I really like the GPS version, it connects fast and very nice helpful people on the other end making sure you're doing ok.


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Belle B
11/16/2016
Fortunately, I have not had an emergency where I had to use it. However, a few days ago, I accidentally pressed the button and in less than a minute, Bay Alarm contacted me me and asked if I was okay. I think that'sgreat service. Thanks Bay Alarm!


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Linda A
11/16/2016
Excellent customer service and setup was so easy. It is so good to know that my adopted mom, my neighbor, has a safety net!!


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Steven O
11/16/2016
Would not recommend using this Company, We cancelled the account because of the loved one who were using it, moved into a nursing home. Through emails of confirmations, that account was closed, equipment was sent back, and yet they are trying to charge my credit card another year of service. I would not use this Company and I definitely would not sign up for a renewal on credit card.


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Belle B
11/16/2016
Fortunately, I have not had an emergency where I had to use it. However, a few days ago, I accidentally pressed the button and in less than a minute, Bay Alarm contacted me me and asked if I was okay. I think that great service. Thanks Bay Alarm!



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