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Medical Guardian Medical Alert Review


ConsumersAdvocate.org Rating: 4.9 / 5 (Excellent)
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Medical Guardian is a medical alert provider that was founded in 2005. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this company strives to offer services that are tailored to the consumer’s needs, complete with 24-hour monitoring. With its many plan options and devices, Medical Guardian stands out in the industry for product variety, the wide radius of its wireless devices, simple two-way communication, and for its 13, U.S. Based, 24/7 monitoring centers.
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How is Medical Guardian rated?

Breakdown

5.0/5
Monitoring
4.8/5
Equipment
4.8/5
Contract and Price
5.0/5
Reputation and Certifications

Overall Rating: 4.9 / 5 (Excellent)

Medical Guardian provides an excellent variety of high-quality, reasonably-priced medical alert systems that cater to both users and their caregivers.

The company offers professional monitoring from their 13, U.S.-based, 24/7 monitoring centers, all of which are certified and equipped to provide ongoing service even in extreme situations.

Furthermore, its state-of-the-art smartwatches put Medical Guardian at the forefront of technological advancement in the realm of medical alerts. Medical Guardian scores highly with us for its diversity of products and straightforward, customizable services.

Medical Guardian Equipment

Equipment - 4.8 / 5

Medical Guardian offers five easy to use and install devices with that can be equipped with optional fall detection and your choice of landline, cellular, or mobile/GPS connectivity.

They have five different medical alert packages available, each equipped with the clients' choice of pendant, wristband, or clip-on water-resistant alert buttons.

Their most affordable system, the Classic Guardian, boasts an impressive 1,300-foot button-to-base station range in every direction and a 32-hour backup battery life. Other devices offer even longer battery life—up to seven days.

Medical Guardian recently introduced the Guardian Mini. The unit is quite petite, weighing in at just over an ounce and measuring 1.38 inches across. You can wear it on a lanyard or clip it anywhere on your person with the clip that's included.

Medical Guardian offers a mobile app that can be set up to issue a variety of alerts to family members. For family members and caregivers who prefer not to install the app, alerts can be delivered via text message or email.

The company’s latest product is the MGMove smartwatch, powered by AT&T 4G LTE. The touch-screen device has a multitude of features that combine the conveniences of a smartwatch with the functionality of a help button. It can report emergencies to the monitoring center using the SOS app, track their steps to keep up with their daily goals, check the weather at any time, and set reminders. The watch can also be used as a messaging device between the user and their Care Circle members.
System Types
Home Landline
Home Cellular
Mobile/GPS
Help Button Option
Necklace
Wristband
Bracelet
Mobile/GPS Battery Life
168 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

Monitoring

Monitoring - 5 / 5

All of Medical Guardian's 13 monitoring centers are U.S.-based and certified by Underwriters Laboratory, which recognizes the highest equipment safety and reliability standards in the industry.

Their centers also hold the CSAA Five Diamond Central Station Certification, awarded to monitoring centers that are committed to achieving excellence in both quality standards and customer service.

With state-of-the-art servers and telecommunications equipment, Medical Guardian's monitoring centers are capable of 100% redundancy even under the most severe scenarios.
Monitoring Options
Professionally Monitored
Monitoring Center Type
Owned
Number of Monitoring Centers
13
Services
24/7 Monitoring
Emergency Dispatch
Non-Emergency Dispatch
Multilingual Staff

Contract & Price: How much does Medical Guardian cost?

Contract and Price - 4.8 / 5

Medical Guardian provides free activation for all their standard medical alert systems. Shipping is free when you sign up for a quarterly or longer contract.

Medical Guardian offers free equipment for two of its five products. Their services are equally affordable, with prices ranging from $29.95 to $49.95 a month. Its newest product, the MGMove smartwatch, has a purchase price of $199.95 and a service plan that costs $44.95. It offers enhanced features such as reminders and messaging. The lowest-cost option from Medical Guardian’s line of on-the-go and at-home medical alert devices includes a free neck pendant or wristband with a call button.
Medical Guardian does not require customers to make a long-term commitment. You can pay for service monthly. However, the company discounts its prices when you select the quarterly or annual payment option.

Starting Prices per Month

Landline
$29.95
Cellular
$34.95
Mobile/GPS
$39.95
Free Monitoring for Additional Person

Contract & Fees

Contract Required?
No
Minimum Contract Length
1 months
Activation/ Installation Fee
None
Equipment Fees
Varies by product.
Free Trial Period
None
Cancellation Policy
Medical Guardian will refund any prorated amount due based on the date the equipment was received, minus a $50 restocking fee as outlined in the Terms of Service.

Medical Guardian Reputation

Reputation and Certifications - 5 / 5

Medical Guardian devices have won numerous consumer honors. Medical Guardian is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and holds an A+ rating with the organization. That rating is at odds, however, with the poor rating awarded by customers who review Medical Guardian on the BBB website: Just 1.1 out of 5 stars.

The company earns an impressive 4.6 out of 5 stars from customers who review it on Google.

Trustpilot users aren't enthusiastic about Medical Guardian, however, and give the company a "bad" rating of 1.7 out of 5 stars. Medical Guardian does take the time to check and respond to consumer reviews.

Medical Guardian monitoring services are certified by Underwriters Laboratories, The Monitoring Association, and Factory Mutual.

Professional Certifications

  • Underwriter's Laboratory (UL)
  • The Monitoring Association (TMA/CSAA)
  • Factory Mutual (FM)
  • Department of Defense

Additional Ratings

TrustPilot Rating
11.0 out of 5
BBB Rating
A+
BBB Neutral Reviews
0
Date Collected
2023-06-27

Disclaimers


Contact & Additional Information

Homepage URL
Headquarters Address
1818 Market Street Suite 1200, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
Mailing Address
1818 Market Street Suite 1200, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
Year Founded
2005

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terri m
11/27/2018
Their website forces you into leaving your contact information. I backed out of it before leaving my phone information. Yet they still called me. When I politely mentioned that I did not want a call, they hung up on me. Even though they are rated number one on your website, I will not be using them.

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Official Response

Employee of Medical Guardian Medical Alerts
Terri, thank you for reaching out. While many customers prefer a guided buying experience with one of our Life Safety Consultants, we understand that customers such as yourself prefer to figure things out on their own. If you are still in the market for a device, we would recommend you check out our main website at the link below for a general product comparison for our entire product line, including base monthly pricing for each of our products: https://www.medicalguardian.com/products

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Mel V
11/14/2018
I'm glad that this is so highly rated but we have had a dreadful experience. We ordered a unit with 2-day shipping due to an acute situation. The unit was defective; we had to wait 3 days for a replacement (over a holiday weekend). That unit worked but the company sent an incompatible pendant and wristband. We have to wait 2 more days for the correct ones. And we've needed to have people available to come to the relative's home to set it up, activate it, and talk on the phone -- an hour each time by the time the troubleshooting is finished. It's been a week; three hours' time; and we still have no service. We're exceedingly disappointed and worried about our relative.

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Official Response

Employee of Medical Guardian Medical Alerts
Thank you for reaching out. We're sorry that your initial experience with our company did not meet your standards. We completely understand your concerns. Looking at your loved one's account, we see that you were able to get everything up and running earlier today and that we also addressed the overall difficulty you and your family have experienced thus far with regards to technical difficulties and shipping. It appears that everything is working order for your relative at this point in time. We hope that we were able to address all of your concerns, but please feel free to reply directly to this message if that is not the case. Thanks again for the feedback and have a great day!

Suzy W
9/19/2018
I thought it was pretty good until my mom fell twice and it didn't alert me or the paramedics

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Official Response

Employee of Medical Guardian Medical Alerts
Suzy, thank you for the review. We certainly hope that your mother is doing OK after her recent falls. If you haven't already done so, please reach out to our Customer Care team so we can investigate your concerns further to ensure that everything is working as it should for your mother. They are available at 1-800-313-1191. Hours are 9 a.m to 9 p.m. EST on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST on weekends. Have a great day!

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Ina P
9/7/2018
Thankfully I haven't had to use my Medical Guardian system yet I am confident for when the time comes. I test the equipment monthly and feel confident that when I press the button it's going to work and my needs will be met. I wear my buttons around my neck but for the days that I dont want the buttons to show, I have a wristband as well. Its cost effective and the GPS system gives me piece of mind when I do something as simple as walk the dog or travel cross country. I'm a supporter.


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Monty C
9/3/2018
Excellent online information made the decision to purchase the Medical Guardian system easy! They also have great customer support - informed, efficient and friendly. This system has given my mother-in-law much needed security.


Mark G
9/1/2018
I purchased a system for my mother 2 years ago. She has used it 5 times. Four of the times either myself, my wife or my brother have gone there to help. One time a nice police officer was summoned to help her up in a supermarket parking lot. My mom has recommended the system to 12 of her friends so far! She loves it!!


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Pat H
8/29/2018
I have had my Medical Guardian for a year it gives the satisfaction that someone will come if I need help.Easy set up and quick response ( girlfriend has to wait at least 5 minutes


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Gregg H
8/28/2018
I did a lot of research before deciding which medical alert system to purchase for my mother. The cost was of course a factor, but more important was thier alert response, equipment features, and customer service. Most reviews stated that the equipment and technology used by alert companies are all pretty much the same. So what led me to choose MG was their alert response time (quickest), and their operators quickly answer (live) and only handle one alert call at a time - which is not true for all companies. Set up was easy, they talked my elderly mother though it on the phone. They also had her test it twice during the call. Equipment delivery was quick and they called me to... Read More


Fran R
8/21/2018
Haven't had to use my device for an emergency, but did just a test today that made me happy with my choice of this device. I was using a golf cart to walk my 2 dogs and was on a road where there are very few houses. With no actual address where I was, I wondered if it would pinpoint my location. Response to my pushing the button on my pendant was answered quite quickly and I responded by saying I was just testing my device. When I asked if they could determine my location, at first they said I appeared to be at home. I was not but could see my home from where I was. I did not tell the responder that and within a couple more seconds he said I appeared to be within 108 yards of my home. I... Read More


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David L
8/20/2018
I received a mobile guardian, which arrived in a manilla envelope, but unfortunately, there were no instructions included.

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Medical G  
Official Response

Employee of Medical Guardian Medical Alerts
David, thank you for the review! We can absolutely send you a manual for your Mobile Guardian. Simply reach out to our Customer Care team and request one. They are available at 1-800-313-1191. Hours are 9 a.m to 9 p.m. EST on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST on weekends. Have a great day!


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