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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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Jys11geese
8/18/2017
I put it on first thing every AM, and off to recharge at nite. I live in the country by my self and it is a comfort to know that if I fall I can get help right away. The only time I had to push the button was as a trial when I first got it. My friends and family are so glad I have this.


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Kimi s
8/17/2017
We have only had to use Bay Alarm in one emergency situation and they were amazing. Since that day, I have been able to rest easy, knowing if something happens to my mom, I willl be contacted. When we need to test the device or have a question, they are always responsive, helpful and patient. Anytime anyone talks about getting an alert system, I always recommend Bay Alarm.


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Colleen D
8/16/2017
We purchased Bay Alarm for my mom who is 86 yrs old, lives alone, and has history of falling. It was very easy to install. My mom wears the device around her neck without any problem. Thank God, she has not had to access for help yet, but when I conduct the recommended monthly check, it connects very quickly to an operator. Customer service has also been very helpful & courteous. The only reason I did not rate it 5 stars is because she has not had to alert anyone as of yet, and hopefully, never will, but it provides a great deal of comfort & security knowing we have the medical alert in place in case she does.


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Diane
8/16/2017
We transferred from my mother-in-law to my mother. You made it easy to set up. We're feeling better about Mom being on her own now. No need for use at this time. Thanks!


Carolyn O
8/15/2017
Very pleased with Bay Alarm and their responders. My 86 year old mother uses the Bay alarm pendant since she lives alone. In May 2017 she had a bad fall and was unable to get up on her own. She was able to use the pendant to call Bay Alarm and they immediately called the contacts on her list. EMS was also called and they were able to transport her to the hospital with a fractured pelvis. If she had not had this medical alert device, she probably would have been on the floor for hours or even a day before I would have found her. Thank you Bay Alarm!


Donna S
8/14/2017
So kind when we accidentally push the Red button. Great customer service. Quick response.


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Jacquelyn J
8/13/2017
Any interaction I have had with Bay Alarm phone operators has been nothing but the best. Quick to answer calls and immediately ask what problem I have. Twice my button was accidently pushed and the operator was very concerned. I explained to her that my button had been pushed in error and she was very kind and said "no worries". My identification, address and phone no. was then verified before she let me hand up. I am very satisfied with Bay Alarm service and would recommend them to others.


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Raymond C
8/13/2017
We have only needed Bay Alarm a couple times since we installed it, and both times they responded very quickly and notified the EMS immediately. Fortunately we live almost directly across from the fire station and EMS station, so they also responded very quickly. Thank you Bay Alarm.


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Edward P
8/12/2017
Haven't had to use yet but am at peace knowing that I have Bay Alarm if needed.


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Rita C
8/12/2017
I have had Bay Alarm for about 1 year. I did some research of the various companies and Bay Alarm seemed to stand out above the rest. Also, when I was researching, I would ask the different companies to just send me an email, not call and pester me. Bay Alarm was the only company that respected my wishes and let me finish my research. Then I called them. I never felt pushed to buy anything I did not want or need. The customer service has been great, too. I try to test my alert monthly and they are right there to help. I know if I needed it for a real emergency, they would be right there! A great company.



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