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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.

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
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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Mollie M
8/10/2017
I am pleased with my Bay Alarm Medical Alert. Since I have not used any others, I have nothing to compare it with. I will say that your staff have been very informative, courteous and helpful each time I have spoken to them. Keep up the good work.


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Leon W
8/10/2017
I am very satisfied with the service of this company. The product seems to be the best on the market. Customer support has been excellent. However, their warranty is useless. The unit failed during the first year. Instead of replacing it per the warranty, they insisted I damaged the unit and I had to purchase a new one at my cost. Because of this I am looking for a company that equals their service and will be switching as soon as my contract expires. Furthermore, if you pay for an entire year, there is no refund if you no longer need the service.


Leo W
8/9/2017
When I started with Bay Medical, I was told there would be no contract. When I tried to cancel, I found that there was. And that I would be charged whether I had the service or not.


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MeldaGoodman
8/9/2017
So far good I have told others about Bay Ladies who live alone and have problems


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Michael F
8/9/2017
Upon initial installation, one of the wireless activation buttons was inadvertently pressed and within a minute we were called and the person on the phone confirmed our identities and ensured everyone was ok. Later in the week, the equipment notified my mother that there was an issue with the phone line. She quickly determined that one of the phones had gone off hook and subsequently went dead. She hung up the phone and the automated messaging stopped. I'm certainly impressed with how quickly the central office responded the first time. My hope is that any future responses will also be as quick.


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Iola S
8/9/2017
I charge it every evening, it is on me at this time. I haven't had to use it but I have the satisfaction of knowing it's there when I need it. thank you very much


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Melda G
8/9/2017
So far so good I have told others about Bay My family feels better about me having Bay


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K
8/9/2017
Very good service. I like that you call to say you have not heard from us. So test


Cindi N
8/9/2017
We use this in Northern California for my husband's mom and aunt and in Southern California for my mom. It has worked well several times when needed. Just knowing they have this helps them stay a bit more independent and gives us peace of mind.


Ppaula P
8/9/2017
I feel very comfortable with my Bay Medical. Thank you



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