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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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609 Customer Comments & Reviews

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Floyd S
10/4/2016
So very pleased with my Medical Guardian product. The help from the Customer Service Rep. to set up the product was extremely helpful. It gives me peace of mind to know that, if needed, help is available.


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Darlene M
10/4/2016
Wonderful customer service. Very pleasant


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Harvey W
10/4/2016
Kathy Moore was great. She answered all my questions and was very helppful. I bought your service because of her and the fair price.


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Karleen K
10/4/2016
So far so good. However, one complaint (that was resolved) with a supervisor. Sales person gave incorrect info about when the start date was vs. date of billing. Had to request to speak to a supervisor. Supervisor said they needed to review the recording to verify my position. After about an hour, she called me back. I was right. She provided satisfactory compensation. Listen to recording with supervisor. That is biggest complaint I see as unfair to customers. Even if argument is minimal cost, then company should bear cost.


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Cindy V
10/4/2016
I looked at several similar products, but settled on this one because of the price, excellent customer service reviews, price, GPS, and fall detection. I ordered the Premium Guardian. Very simple to set up. The people I talked to during set up were courteous and helpful. I use the belt clip and wear it on my waist band. Learned by trial and error the best placement. If placed in front, you tend to hit the button if you lean up against the kitchen counter. Easy to cancel call if pushed by accident. Another thing that sold me on this one is that you communicate directly into the device that you wear. In fact, there is no base unit with this model. Very, very pleased, and I feel... Read More


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Linda L
10/4/2016
I found that the Guardian was very easy to set up and the associates were very helpful. I will recommend the Guardian to my friends and family in the future. Thank you for a very necessary product.


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Del F
10/4/2016
The agent I ordered from was very professional and easy to communicate with. The system arrived much sooner than I expected and the setup was very simple and easy to do. I really liked that I did not have to purchase the hardware and then pay a monthly fee as seemed to be required by other makers of these type of systems. In addition to not having to pay for the hardware, their monthly subscription fee is also lower than some of the others out there. I highly recommend this system to anyone who has need of such a system.


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LaVonne A
10/4/2016
I just received my new device and I am impressed with the ease of getting started and the help I have received from them. I have fall detection and while IK have not fallen but have dropped the unit and help was there immediately. I was with another company for 5+years and no comparison this new unit has provided. I highly recommend


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Pamela C
10/4/2016
I contacted Medical Guardian to get information on your product and I spoke to Robin Seargent. He was extremely helpful and I felt it was a no pressure but informative conversation. He followed up with me a couple days later and again I felt no pressure but appreciated the follow up. Based on your consumer ratings and the great customer service, we decided to choose Medial Guardian for my mom. We received the items in less than one week and it was super easy to hook up and connect with a test call. My mom feels much safer now when she is home alone, especially in the shower. My siblings and I are resting easy knowing she has a reliable product in the event of an emergency. Thank you!


Nancy K
10/4/2016
Mom received her unit yesterday. We called to do the activation, and the service representative was very helpful and patient. She answered our questions and the activation went smoothly and quickly. Mom like the idea of having both the necklace and the bracelet. Our family feels more at ease with her having the device. Thank you!



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