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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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Susanne K
8/14/2018
Medical guardian is easy for my 90 year old father to understand. He lives alone and medical guardian gives our whole family peace of mind that if anything happens help is just the push of a button away. When he performs his monthly test, the MG associates who answer are always calm and professional.


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8/14/2018
Wait time for setting up the system was extreme when I first called. When prompted to do so, I left a call back phone number, but never received a call back. The following day I called and had a reasonable wait time. The set up was easy, though the service representative was trying to sell me insurance for the system at the same time as the system set up was happening, distracting me from the setup process, so I had to go through the process twice. All good since then.

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Official Response

Employee of Medical Guardian Medical Alerts
Thank you for the kind review. With regards to the wait times you experienced with our Customer Care team, we have experienced increased call volume as of late and have taken steps to improve the overall Customer Care experience going forward. We're happy that you are satisfied overall with your service. Have a great day!

Barbara D
8/14/2018
I started using this system a little over a month ago and so far so good. I changed companies over response issues and Medical Guardian was one of the highest ranked so I thought I would give them a try. I do like having two pieces, the bracelet and the necklace and that they are water proof. The only thing that I don't care for is having to take the monitor box with me everywhere. I am used to a one piece unit where you push a button and talk on the same neck piece and that they are pretty pricey but they are in line with other companies.

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Official Response

Employee of Medical Guardian Medical Alerts
Barbara, thank you for the kind review. We are happy that you are satisfied with our products overall. We do have various devices designed for on the go use and if you are interested in hearing more about our all-in-one mobile devices, vs. your current two-piece system, don't hesitate to reach out to our Customer Care team. 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 lovely evening!

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Foy T
8/14/2018
Gives me a feeling of security and that something at my back when needed.


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Jane L
8/14/2018
i haven't had my unit for very long but i wear it all the time - it is comfortable and inconspicuous. so far i haven't had to use it and hope i never do. i'm suppose to test it once in a while but haven't done that either... but, so far so good. j.l.


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Linda H
8/14/2018
I left a review please send my gift card. This business has been very helpful to me & my family.

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Official Response

Employee of Medical Guardian Medical Alerts
Linda, thank you for the review! We are happy to hear you have not needed to make use of our services as of yet. If you have not done so already, please email us at marketing@medicalguardian.com so we can get you that gift card. Have a great day!

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Linda H
8/14/2018
Fortunately I have not had to use it yet. But I feel very comfortable wearing t he unit. And my children are so happy the I have thee unit it with me at all times, as I'm by myself & they don't leave close.


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Geraldine C
8/14/2018
Once we got everything set up it is working fine. It makes me feel better knowing that my dad has this back up plan in force.


Barbara H
8/14/2018
I feel secure with my Medical Guardian system. My husband is deaf and often at the other end of the house. The best features of the system are the mobile phone unit connected to the call center with its GPS system and the lock box for the key in my front door. Help can get to me where ever I am, even if no one can open the door for the ambulance EMTs. One stroke was enough to show me need for such a system. Fortunately I haven’t needed to use it yet. My only problem is remembering to take it to be charged every night, take it downstairs in the morning, and being sure it’s in my purse when I go out. It’s a great comfort knowing the call center will call for an ambulance if they don’t... Read More


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Barbara
8/14/2018
A mistaken push of the button on my part was confusing as I was unaware that I had done it. It was handled kindly by your representative. I fortunately have had no need to push the button.



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