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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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patricia t
8/8/2017
I am very satisfied with the response time. I have one suggestion. I was wearing my alert and forgot I had it on. I was going to visit my son and must have bumped the alert. On my way to his place, I passed a fire truck and emergency vehicle. When I got to my sons home they informed me that the alert was received and and acted on. I hurried back home. When I arrived, the last emergency truck was leaving. They were very kind and was glad to see that I was alright. If the personal alert could be activated, that would be a big help and time saver for the EMT's


Mark L
8/8/2017
I subscribed to Bay Alarm for my 90 year old mother who is home alone for several hours on weekdays. She only used the service once for medical concerns and Bay Alarm acted promptly and professionally.


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William E
8/8/2017
Bay Alarm Medical Alert is a very professional caring company to work with. When my mother's power was out they followed up to make sure everything was OK. Very reassuring that someone was looking out for her.


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Mike
8/8/2017
I have received great service so far with Bay Alarm. I recently relocated my unit and mistakenly plugged it into a switched outlet , which was off. Shortly after, I received a call from Bay Alarm telling me of my power outage. My Wife has had a stroke and was not able to dial 911. With this system all She has to do is push the button and Bay will respond to call my cell phone or 911 if needed. Thanks, Mike


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Donald S
8/8/2017
Used one time when i fell in the garage between vehicle and wall - medics came about 15 minutes later knocking on my front door when the instructions given to Bay Alarm said to use lockbox on side door. I yelled for about ten minutes before I could get their attention. Who was at fault? Did Bay Alarm give them incomplete information or the did the medics miread the instructions?

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Official Response

Customer Care Team of Bay Alarm Medical Alert System
Hi Donald - We are so sorry to hear about your incident and understand your frustration. We did take a look at your account and the proper protocol and location of your lockbox is on file. We cannot confirm why the information was not used or what actions the emergency personnel took at the time of your incident. We do recommend that you follow up with your local agency to confirm their process for what actions they take upon response. If you have any further questions or need any clarification regarding your account, please do not hesitate to give us a call at 1-877-522-9633. Thank you, Bay Alarm Medical

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Tony p
8/8/2017
It is comforting to know that when I need to leave my home to run errands and my wife is "home alone" Bay Alarm is there with her. In the event she needs help, A push of the button brings someone on the speaker within 30 seconds. I sometimes test the system by mistakenly pushing the button, and the response is quick, friendly, comforting and knowledgeable. The price is reasonable and semi-annual billing makes it easy. The offer of the new wall buttons are a great addition for anyone who might need additional monitoring.


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TStar
8/8/2017
A few months in and thankfully no emergency yet. I do test it each month and the response time is under a minute. Pendant use Distance is as advertised. 4 1/2 stars because speaker could be better. I have to repeat myself and talk slowly even when only a few feet away (like the old fast food drive through). This being noted, there if is ever an emergency I'm feeling confident the responder will get the alert and dispatch help.


Tim M
8/8/2017
Bay Alarm Medical Alert has been outstanding in my experience. I haven't had to use the alert system since I purchased it. I have been lucky. One should not have to use it. But it gives peace of mind in my case. All of your people have been very responsive to answering my test of your unit. I researched many alert systems, but your system and quick support and I think you are the best.


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phil N
8/8/2017
When we had an emergency, their response was immediate. Bay Alarm notified the life squad and they were here in minutes. Phil & Eve Newhart


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Lynn C
8/8/2017
Company does what it's supposed to do. Reliable. Never had a problem with service.



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