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Medical Guardian Medical Alert Review


ConsumersAdvocate.org Rating: 4.9 / 5 (Excellent)
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Medical Guardian is a medical alert provider that was founded in 2005. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this company strives to offer services that are tailored to the consumer’s needs, complete with 24-hour monitoring. With its many plan options and devices, Medical Guardian stands out in the industry for product variety, the wide radius of its wireless devices, simple two-way communication, and for its 13, U.S. Based, 24/7 monitoring centers.
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How is Medical Guardian rated?

Breakdown

5.0/5
Monitoring
4.8/5
Equipment
4.8/5
Contract and Price
5.0/5
Reputation and Certifications

Overall Rating: 4.9 / 5 (Excellent)

Medical Guardian provides an excellent variety of high-quality, reasonably-priced medical alert systems that cater to both users and their caregivers.

The company offers professional monitoring from their 13, U.S.-based, 24/7 monitoring centers, all of which are certified and equipped to provide ongoing service even in extreme situations.

Furthermore, its state-of-the-art smartwatches put Medical Guardian at the forefront of technological advancement in the realm of medical alerts. Medical Guardian scores highly with us for its diversity of products and straightforward, customizable services.

Medical Guardian Equipment

Equipment - 4.8 / 5

Medical Guardian offers five easy to use and install devices with that can be equipped with optional fall detection and your choice of landline, cellular, or mobile/GPS connectivity.

They have five different medical alert packages available, each equipped with the clients' choice of pendant, wristband, or clip-on water-resistant alert buttons.

Their most affordable system, the Classic Guardian, boasts an impressive 1,300-foot button-to-base station range in every direction and a 32-hour backup battery life. Other devices offer even longer battery life—up to seven days.

Medical Guardian recently introduced the Guardian Mini. The unit is quite petite, weighing in at just over an ounce and measuring 1.38 inches across. You can wear it on a lanyard or clip it anywhere on your person with the clip that's included.

Medical Guardian offers a mobile app that can be set up to issue a variety of alerts to family members. For family members and caregivers who prefer not to install the app, alerts can be delivered via text message or email.

The company’s latest product is the MGMove smartwatch, powered by AT&T 4G LTE. The touch-screen device has a multitude of features that combine the conveniences of a smartwatch with the functionality of a help button. It can report emergencies to the monitoring center using the SOS app, track their steps to keep up with their daily goals, check the weather at any time, and set reminders. The watch can also be used as a messaging device between the user and their Care Circle members.
System Types
Home Landline
Home Cellular
Mobile/GPS
Help Button Option
Necklace
Wristband
Bracelet
Mobile/GPS Battery Life
168 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

Monitoring

Monitoring - 5 / 5

All of Medical Guardian's 13 monitoring centers are U.S.-based and certified by Underwriters Laboratory, which recognizes the highest equipment safety and reliability standards in the industry.

Their centers also hold the CSAA Five Diamond Central Station Certification, awarded to monitoring centers that are committed to achieving excellence in both quality standards and customer service.

With state-of-the-art servers and telecommunications equipment, Medical Guardian's monitoring centers are capable of 100% redundancy even under the most severe scenarios.
Monitoring Options
Professionally Monitored
Monitoring Center Type
Owned
Number of Monitoring Centers
13
Services
24/7 Monitoring
Emergency Dispatch
Non-Emergency Dispatch
Multilingual Staff

Contract & Price: How much does Medical Guardian cost?

Contract and Price - 4.8 / 5

Medical Guardian provides free activation for all their standard medical alert systems. Shipping is free when you sign up for a quarterly or longer contract.

Medical Guardian offers free equipment for two of its five products. Their services are equally affordable, with prices ranging from $29.95 to $49.95 a month. Its newest product, the MGMove smartwatch, has a purchase price of $199.95 and a service plan that costs $44.95. It offers enhanced features such as reminders and messaging. The lowest-cost option from Medical Guardian’s line of on-the-go and at-home medical alert devices includes a free neck pendant or wristband with a call button.
Medical Guardian does not require customers to make a long-term commitment. You can pay for service monthly. However, the company discounts its prices when you select the quarterly or annual payment option.

Starting Prices per Month

Landline
$29.95
Cellular
$34.95
Mobile/GPS
$39.95
Free Monitoring for Additional Person

Contract & Fees

Contract Required?
No
Minimum Contract Length
1 months
Activation/ Installation Fee
None
Equipment Fees
Varies by product.
Free Trial Period
None
Cancellation Policy
Medical Guardian will refund any prorated amount due based on the date the equipment was received, minus a $50 restocking fee as outlined in the Terms of Service.

Medical Guardian Reputation

Reputation and Certifications - 5 / 5

Medical Guardian devices have won numerous consumer honors. Medical Guardian is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and holds an A+ rating with the organization. That rating is at odds, however, with the poor rating awarded by customers who review Medical Guardian on the BBB website: Just 1.1 out of 5 stars.

The company earns an impressive 4.6 out of 5 stars from customers who review it on Google.

Trustpilot users aren't enthusiastic about Medical Guardian, however, and give the company a "bad" rating of 1.7 out of 5 stars. Medical Guardian does take the time to check and respond to consumer reviews.

Medical Guardian monitoring services are certified by Underwriters Laboratories, The Monitoring Association, and Factory Mutual.

Professional Certifications

  • Underwriter's Laboratory (UL)
  • The Monitoring Association (TMA/CSAA)
  • Factory Mutual (FM)
  • Department of Defense

Additional Ratings

TrustPilot Rating
11.0 out of 5
BBB Rating
A+
BBB Neutral Reviews
0
Date Collected
2023-06-27

Disclaimers


Contact & Additional Information

Homepage URL
Headquarters Address
1818 Market Street Suite 1200, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
Mailing Address
1818 Market Street Suite 1200, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
Year Founded
2005

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609 Customer Comments & Reviews

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Phyllis F
10/25/2016
I have had my medical guardian bracelet for about a month. I had trouble with irritation on my skin under the band. I called the company and they issued me a neck alarm. This is so light that I almost forget I have it on. I had no trouble wearing it in bed either. I feel more assured now that I have the alert alarm. I am a fall risk and hated to go anywhere without someone with me. Now I put the base in my purse and away I go. Thank you for my alarm.


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Becky B
10/25/2016
I have been dealing with Samantha Anderson this last week. She has been very helpful and not pushy. She gave us a lot of information and told me to call her if I had any questions. I have, about 3 times now and she is still very sweet and answers all of my questions. I am very big on customer service which so far has been great. I hope I like the unit as well


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Joanne S
10/24/2016
Felecia Ott has been my contact with Medical Guardian in providing me with necessary information and has been very patient and helpful answering all my questions. My order was placed today after a couple of conversations with Felecia.


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Melody
10/23/2016
I left a review. Please send gift card.


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Melody
10/23/2016
Customer service has been great so far.


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Debbie
10/23/2016
Customer Service Rep was very polite and professional and easy to understand. The pricing is simple and straight forward. Equipment arrived quickly and was easy to set up.


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Gene M
10/23/2016
Sales person I spoke to was pushy to make a sale and did not give me time to answer the questions I had. I had to slow him up from his sales patter several times to get information. This was off-putting and didn't give me a great first impression of the company. When I received my device and called to activate my system, the customer service rep really wasn't helpful at all, and gave me very abbreviated, clipped directions about turning on my devices and testing them. I had to repeatedly ask for clarification. She was not very helpful and I still don't have a very good understanding of how the device works in some circumstances. Finally, the salesperson was quick to close but did not... Read More


Patrice M
10/22/2016
The online sign up was flawless. I had to make a followup phone call due to an incorrect entry on my end. While I was placed on hold for quite some time, I was finally asked to leave my name and number for a return call. The call came very quickly with sincere apologies for having been asked to leave a message. The operator changed the entry immediately and again apologized for any inconvenience that I may have experienced. The product arrived in a timely fashion and serve was activated without an issue.


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Patricia P
10/22/2016
Very easy to set up. The gentleman I spoke with on the phone was very helpful and patient. The response people on the phone when we tested the devices were very polite. I hope we will never have to use our devices, but I am confident we will have a rapid response if we do.


Gail S
10/22/2016
At this point, I am not pleased with the medical Guardian. First, it was not shipped to the address I stated I wanted it shipped to. I am also not pleased with the documentation or should I say the lack thereof. The day I tried to activate the system I found out that it had to be done within certain hours. The next time when I tried to activate it, I was then told I had to be at the system to activate it (since this was for my mother, I was not there at that time). Within about a week and a half after activation, the system has gone off about 6 times. Once when my mother was sleeping and the rest when she was just sitting and watching TV. I called to ask about that and was told that... Read More



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