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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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ANNE T
6/23/2016
I'm lucky that I haven't needed to use the alarm,so far!


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Judy W
6/23/2016
When I was shopping for an alert system company for my mother-in-law, I appreciated how Bay Alarm Medical provided me information to make an informed decision, but did not use high-pressure sales tactics. Some of the other companies wanted a commitment before hanging up the phone, and kept contacting me when I wasn't ready to decide yet--I hate feeling like a fish on the line that they want to reel in! Bay Alarm Medical followed up with me when I asked them to get back to me in a week, as well as answered other questions that came up along the way. Definitely would recommend them to others. -J Wells, Oregon


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Dwight C
6/23/2016
I slipped in the shower and they asked if I needed help. I was fine, but it could have been a bad situation.


Linda S
6/23/2016
I feel so secure and safe with my Bay Alarm Medical system. When my husband was experiencing what we thought were strokes and was in and out of the hospital, my 90 year old father was worried about me at home alone and my safety. So I promised him I would get a alert system. When I researched all the systems out there, I found that Bay Alarm was the best option. I purchased it and it came promptly. It was easy to set up and I got the necklace alarm for myself and the wrist alarm for my husband for when he was home. I also got the lockbox to store keys in when first responders arrive so. using the code provided to them, they can use keys to enter the house without breaking down the... Read More


Martha B
6/23/2016
I am so happy and relieved that after my son in law and son did research for medical alert systems Bay Alarm was chosen as the best.I can't wait to mine .The salesperson was so helpful and explained everything so well.i will recommend this to all my friends.


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Betty R
6/23/2016
Whenever I've needed assistance they have been right there. I really appreciate that!!!


Donna B
6/23/2016
Peace and comfort knowing that help is always available if needed.


Victoria D
6/23/2016
I was pleased with the ease of set up and the professionalism of the call center operators. This Medical Alert system gives us and our Mom peace of mind.


Joseph W
6/23/2016
Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish somebody would call me about the rest of their services.


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6/23/2016
We got Bay Alarm for my mother-in-law. She feels so much more at peace living alone and confident that the Bay alarm system will always help her when needed. She has accidently pushed the button and they have been very professional and kind to her even though it was a mistake. We are very pleased with the service and feel the price is very reasonable. Thanh you. Donna and Larry Laughlin



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