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Bay Alarm Medical Alert 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.
 
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How is Bay Alarm Medical rated?

Breakdown

4.8/5
Monitoring
4.4/5
Equipment
4.5/5
Contract and Price
4.5/5
Reputation and Certifications

Overall Rating: 4.5 / 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 - 4.4 / 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
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 - 4.8 / 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 - 4.5 / 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 - 4.5 / 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
https://www.bayalarmmedical.com/
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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Bill
12/2/2017
I ordered this system and then did not need it yet. I payed for good amount of money up front. Then I payed for service that I never used. I am ok with that. When I got notice of another billing I told them to cancel for now. I will have a need for it in the near future. They said that I must send all equipment back or they will continue to bill my credit card. For all the up front money, I thought that I owned the equipment. I will now go with a competitor in the near future when I need this service.

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Roger K
11/28/2017
Very quick to alarming by technicians. We've had several accidental hitting the alarm. They confirmed that everyone was well after receiving the alarm. Asked us our names and address and that everything was alright told us to set our alarms off if we're ever in need of help. Great service, highly recommended !!

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D T
10/13/2017
Response time was fast.Operators were courteous. Price for mobile system too high compared to other medical alert available.Mobile unit too heavy. Other firms offer more update technology at a lower price. See Life Station who offers a lightweight,waterproof pendant with GPS, WIFI and voice control in a smaller pendant for only $32 ,mo(discount price) with free shipping ,no activation fee and no long term contract.

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LT
9/12/2017
I can't tell you how much I loved this system. It as fantastic

Deshira D
9/5/2017
Thank you for great service

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tgh888
8/30/2017
My mother paid her premium, and then died. I contacted Bay Alarm. They told me as soon as I return the base unit, they would cut her/us a check for a refund. They received the base unit, then nothing. I called them weeks later, and they reversed themselves and daid they don't refund for unused service. They lied. Plus, I notified them in early June that my mother died, but they continue to send emails to her and me. It's ALL about how much money you can take. She used the service ONCE and paid who knows how much, but they can't even refund part of her premium. Very disappointed in Bay Alarm.

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David D
8/27/2017
The people that respond to the alert do a great job. Our only complaint is that the speaker in the unit seems overwhelmed by the volume. It is loud enough, but not very clear.

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Sherri
8/24/2017
I was just in Wisconsin visiting my 90 year-old father and his wife. I had set up Bay Alarm over 6 months ago. While in Wisconsin, I did 2 tests of the system, one of the main unit and one of the wristwatch, and response was prompt, pleasant and professional. The volume is loud, which is a very good thing as my Dad has significant hearing loss. My brother and sisters and I feel much more comfortable with Dad remaining at home, knowing that help is on button-push away.

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Dale g
8/22/2017
We have very been very satisfied with the service and have no complaints.g

Nancy A
8/21/2017
Easy to use and I feel more confident having something to make me safe.

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