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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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Sally B
6/23/2016
Fortunately I haven't needed emergency service, but several times I've accidentally set off the alarm. It amazes and pleases me how quickly they respond and how understanding they are when I apologize for setting it off. It is very comforting to know that if I ever do have an emergency that help is only minutes away. Thank you and keep up the good job.


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Phyllis M
6/23/2016
I love Bay Alarm medical! I purchased it when my father began struggling with his chemo treatments. My mom is disabled and nether one wanted to lose their independence. They have unfortunately had to use it several times during falls and injury. Bay Alarm has given me peace of mind when I can't be there.


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Maureen W
6/23/2016
I enjoy having the protection from Bay Alert that it provides. It's convenient and affordable. I live alone, so it is important to me that I have a means of reaching help. I like being able to wear the alarm in the shower since that is where most accidents happen. However, I wish there was some kind of service that if you don't call or "alert" the service once a day, they call you. I fear that I will die in the night, and no one will find me for days.


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Rita F
6/23/2016
Excellent service and communication on any outages etc. worth every penny for the peace of mind it provides. Highly recommend this company to anyone who has an elderly person home to ensure their safety


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Lyla W
6/23/2016
I've had this service for quite a long time and thankfully I haven't found the need to use it but 2 times. Both times were equally excellent. I couldn't believe how fast it all went. My requests were that "I have fallen down and I can not get up' Now I give you that line to lighten up how really desperate I felt when I fell in the middle of the night. I live alone and I hope no one ever has to feel that way. But anyhow, Both times it was like a none event. they were in and out of my apartment within 15 minutes. All the tech personnel were gracious and made sure I was good before they left. I didn't hurt myself(other than my pride) so I didn't need extra attention which they offered... Read More


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dave s
6/23/2016
I bought this for my 89 year old mother and everything works great . When we call for a test everyone has been helpful.


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Karen F
6/23/2016
Nice to know that the people working for Bay Medical are on the ball and react very quickly when needed.


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Susan K
6/23/2016
I am a current customer and live in Chicago. I chose Bay Alarm mainly because of price. I thought that I'd change to a local provider if I was not satisfied. But so far I'm quite happy. Thankfully I haven't had to use it for an emergency. I've accidentally hit the wristband button several times and was pleased with the speedy and professional response. The peace of mind factor cannot be overstated.


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Debbie P
6/23/2016
My husband and I purchased the Bay Alarm Medical for my mom who is 81 years and lives alone. It makes us, and her feel so much safer knowing that she has a way to alert emergency personnel if she can't get a hold of us. Thankfully she hasn't had to use it yet, but we feel better knowing that if she has an emergency, she will get the care she needs.


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Krist S
6/23/2016
When we made the decision to go with Bay Alarm Medical the customer service person was very good, personable and easy to talk to. She answered all of my questions, explained the system to me and didn't put high pressure to upgrade or include add on items. The setup was simple, testing was very easy and even the first test call to the response center was handled wonderfully. I would highly recommend this for anyone looking for this service.



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