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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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Lisa L
6/23/2016
We test the equipment occasionally and it always works. The person on the other end is always pleasant and capable. A few years ago we used them for real 5-6 times and they were always there and professional. My father lives on a county line, his address is registered with the 911 in the count he lives but the phone number goes to the 911 in the neighboring county. We let them know in advance of this complication and they have handled it perfectly ever time.


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Denise S
6/23/2016
Peace of mind


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virginia w
6/23/2016
only once has it gone off and we were called right away but fortunatly it was a human error on our end they were installing a new phone and didn't follow the proper procedure and we are glad that this has been our only contact


Patrick M
6/23/2016
I am very happy with my Bay Alarm Medical system. The easy to use system is perfect for the elderly that have difficulty with technology and gadgets!


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Julie T
6/23/2016
Phone system works great and has great range. Staff has been extremely helpful with all question. We have used the service for medical needs and if worked perfect!


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Linda T
6/23/2016
After researching different medical alarm companies, I chose Bay Alarm Medical, & truly couldn't be happier that I did. Not only are they very responsive when my elderly, fraile mother presses the button which is around her neck, but the "fall detection" on the device is very accurate. The operators will ask if a paramedic should respond & will immediately call for one if asked to. The operator will call both my sister & me when the alarm sounds, as they have been asked to do. I have recommended this company to many people and will continue to do so.


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Statons
6/23/2016
We are very pleased with Bay Alarm. The response has been very quick and thorough the few times that we have accidentally bumped up against something and set off the necklace. The people answering (or calling us) have been very friendly and helpful. Each time they make sure we are both fine and thank us for giving Bay Alarm our business. Today, we were in the adjoining town and the cleaning girls must have accidentally touch the HELP button. Since they do not answer our phone, Bay Alarm called me on my cell phone and verified we were both safe. Thank you, Bay Alarm.


William A
6/23/2016
Am very satisfied with Bay Alarm devise. So far, I fortunately have not had an occasion to ask for help, however the few times I mistakenly "hit the button" Bay Alarm immediately responded. So glad I can count on Bay Alarm.


Jan M
6/23/2016
There have been no problems thus far. Because of my mom's age and the sensitivity of the button, she has inadvertantly called for help when none was needed. The operators are always kind, understanding, and quick to reassure her. We are very happy with Bay Alarm Medical


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Gregg H
6/23/2016
GREAT service for my Mom. Aloha and Mahalo



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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