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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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LC W
6/23/2016
Bay Area Medical needs to provide much better customer service. After a recent power outage lasting almost six hours, the company did not call to check on me for ten hours. When someone did call to check on me, I wasn't at home. No one from the company then called my cell number, as requested, but my emergency contacts were notified, which was upsetting to them. The message said to plug in my device. It had never been unplugged (power outage instead), and the power had been back on for it for ten hours. That belated recording was NOT helpful. When I called to complain, a young man insisted they had a recording of their call and message on my cell. I assured him that wasn't possible, that I... Read More


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Marjorie J
6/23/2016
I am a Bay Medical customer and very satisfied with my service.


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Louis P
6/23/2016
Bay Alarm is a very practical, safe and economic system.. Set up is easy to set up and works like a charm. Although I have not had to use it for an actual emergency, my confidence level is very high because you have the ability to test the service monthly (like a practice drill! I highly recommend Bay Alarm for their efficiency and economy.


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mark f
6/23/2016
This a great product that has given our family peace of mind knowing our mother is being professionally monitored 24/7 thanks for your product!


Sandra J
6/23/2016
Even when testing or pushing my alarm Bay Alarm is always quick to respond and the operators are courteous and helpful.


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Robin G
6/23/2016
My Mom used the bay alarm medical for almost a year. The hook up was simple and the customer service was very efficient. It was a great comfort knowing that this was available for Mom and at such a reasonable price. When Mom passed away we simply mailed the box back and our account was cancelled.. Thank you Bay Medical and thanks to all the customer service reps we spoke with they were always kind and helpful. I recommend this company to anyone wanting a medical alert.


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Elaine P
6/23/2016
I have found that every time help was needed the response time was excellent. I also appreciated the fact that family members were notified timely


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Glennis S
6/23/2016
Beginning to look for device that I can use anywhere, not just close to home.


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Pam M
6/23/2016
I have had my Bay Alarm for about 2 months now. The staff is friendly and very helpful. They are great at responding as I am testing my system. I have had a couple of times that my dog unplugged my system when I wasn't home. They called to let me know and also contacted my back up person when I didn't respond. I am very pleased with the company and service and I have recommended it to others.


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Glenn W
6/23/2016
I have accidentally set alarm off and representatives have always been prompt, courteous and friendly. I wanted 5 full stars!



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  • Professional monitoring included with all plans
  • No activation fees or long-term contract required
  • At-home and/or mobile protection
  • Connect via landline or cellular devices
  • Optional fall detection