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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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Larry K
8/12/2016
Bay Medical has no heart. We were customers with them for years. My mother passed away yeterday. Bay medical expects the equipment to be returned at my cost and they also, even under these extenuating circumstances refuse to issue a refund for the unused time. In addition, they threatened to put me into collections if I do not return their equipment. Beware of this company

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Official Response

Customer Care Team of Bay Alarm Medical Alert System
Hi Larry - Thank you again for sharing your recent experience with us. Your feedback is very important to our team as it allows us to see what we can improve on and what our customers love. We are glad to see our Customer Care Team reached out to better assist you on your case. We understand this is a difficult time and would like to offer our deepest condolences to you and your family. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you. Best regards, Bay Alarm Medical

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Warren G
8/2/2016
Bay Alarm was chosen for our almost 97 year old mother, staying at her home. Has been used successfully on a number of occasions (falls and can't get up). Very satisfied, and highly recommend. Thanks


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Helen G
7/27/2016
Rachel was our contact person. She was extremely patient and curtious while explaining all the different options you have. The device arrived when expected and was very easy to install. Our test of the device went smoothly and the gentleman who answered our call was also very helpful in answering some questions.


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Heather N
7/26/2016
Several false alarms over the last year and half which means it is working! Helps mom and her children feel safer.


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Gale R
7/26/2016
Whole process from online info to ordering thru custome service, set up and testing were easy and comfortable. While testing device the technicians were very polite, professional and caring. I live in another state from my mother and I feel very secure knowing Bay Alarm will be there to help if needed.


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Susan G
7/24/2016
Bay Alarm Medical is a godsend for my mother who is 93. She lives alone, very independent but is very pleased to know that someone would respond immediately if she needed help. This gives her a lot of comfort. So far she had not needed to use your service, but knowing it's always there is great. Thank you.


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rashawna r
7/23/2016
The customer service was very friendly and very helpful when i was first looking into this for my husband. They answered all my questions and help me with the best package for him. We received the system with in a week and it was simple to set it up and test it to make sure it worked. Later in the week when i was not home my husband had tripped twice and the fall detection had gone off to make sure he was ok and luckily he was. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this system to anyone who is looking for one. It is literally the perfect thing since my husband has had 2 strokes,1 seizure, and open heart surgery all with in 9 months.


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Kelly M
7/22/2016
The automatic fall detection added a significant level of safety for my Dad who couldn't always push his button when he fell. The Bay Alarm system and phone operators were fantastic and gave our family peace of mind while Dad was home alone. Thank you!


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Nell s
7/19/2016
Recently my mother had a bad fall in her home,she could not get up. I was thankful she had bay-alarm. At her request they called ,me I took her to the E.R. She is recovering from a fractured elbow. Thanks to bay-alarm she got immediate attention. Cheryl Tate


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Eric A
7/19/2016
Great service. Good people to deal with. Very easy to setup the system.



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