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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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JacquelylnFletcherJFletcher
6/26/2016
My mother, Dorothy, fell in her home somewhere after 3 pm CST. She claims she pushed the security safety button but when there was no response crawled to the phone and called 911. EMT unit came and her neighbor, John Castalik, called me at 3:45 pm to say he thought she was injured and needed to go the emergency room. I told him I would meet them at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, MO. I arrived at the hospital about 4:13 and went to the Emergency Admitting desk. I was told she had just arrived and was being checked it. At 4:15 pm I received a call from your company on my cell phone saying you had received an alert and tried to call Dorothy but she did not answer. I reported we were at... Read More


Debbie F
6/26/2016
Dad has used his pendant 5 or 6 times in a short amount of time. Each and every time they notified the appropriate people in a timely manner. Customer service is outstanding!


Jessica S
6/25/2016
We love the Bay Medical Alert necklace we bought for our mother. She has fallen a couple of times and was seriously injured the last time. Having the security to let her stay alone is priceless. Even though we have not had to use it in an emergency situation yet, we have tested it at all distances around her home and yard and the reception was great.


Melanie A
6/25/2016
We have been using Bay Alarm for my in laws for about 2 years now and this gives up such peace of mind. Mom has a button necklace that she ties on her walker so it is always with her and she can push it anytime she wants and Bay Alarm will call me! The other night we had a big storm here and the power happened to go out and Bay Alarm called to let me know the system needed to be charged after running on a battery for 9 hours. So I went over to the house and did a security check and everything was perfect. Nothing else can give you this kind of peace of mind.


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teri
6/25/2016
they are always there for my dad when i can't be. i have piece of mind. thank you


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Marion C
6/25/2016
I purchased this plan for my elderly Mother, hoping to never have to use it but two weeks ago I was at work and Bay Alarm called me to let me know that my mother had a medical emergency. I was quite impressed with the gentleman on the phone as to his calmness and clear information that he was conveying to me. The medical response was fast and efficient. Things turned out ok for my mom. I am more at ease now knowing that if my Mother ever has another issue she will be taken care of .


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Tamy A
6/25/2016
When I helped my Mom get signed up for Bay Alarm, the staff was super nice and very helpful. They explained everything. We got our shipment in just a few days. It was super easy to hookup, and worked great. Just a few days later, my Mom's power went out. The operator called to make sure everything was okay. Thankfully it was, and my Mom hasn't had to call for help yet, but if she ever does, we both feel confident it will work wonderfully and help will be on the way fast. Thank you Bay Alarm Medical!


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Mary S
6/25/2016
Hard to set up. However, customer service were excellent!


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Dirk D
6/25/2016
Bay Alarm Medical devices have greatly increased my wife's confidence level about being on her own after experiencing a stroke and reduced my worries about her when I'm away from home. The combination of the in-home device and the GPS capable device for when she is away from home gives her the reassurance that she could get assistance should anything were to happen in the future.


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lee q
6/25/2016
Fortunately I have not needed to use it, but it's reassuring to know it's there if I do.



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