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About Bay Alarm Medical

Bay Alarm Medical is a company that specializes in providing medical alert systems and services. It offers home-based and mobile systems with 24/7 professional monitoring services. In-home systems are leased with no upfront costs and must be returned when you cancel. Monthly fees start between $24.95 and $39.95.

Pros
  • Easy to use
  • GPS tracking capabilities
  • Optional fall detection
  • Useful caregiver tools
Cons
  • Upfront equipment charge for most systems
  • Not all devices are 100% waterproof

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New York, NY
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I purchased the mobile plus SOS package with caregiver tracking and fall detection for $39.95/month plus lockbox. The set up instructions were easy and initial tests were answered...

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Gibsonia, PA
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… The few times it was used, the service was very prompt and given in a very kind and calm way. And when we tested the system on occasion, it was always an easy process. The retur...

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Bay Alarm Medical alert systems

Bay Alarm Medical costs and features

Bay Alarm offers four different medical alert devices: SOS All-In-One 2, SOS Micro, SOS Smartwatch and SOS Home. Monthly costs start at $27.95 for the SOS Home and increase to a starting cost of $39.95 for the SOS Smartwatch.

You can add fall detection to Bay Alarm Medical’s SOS Micro, SOS All-In-One, SOS Smartwatch, and cellular SOS Home packages for an extra $10 per month.

We like that there’s no charge if you trigger the alarm by mistake. However, it does cost extra for a warranty plan ($2.95 per month or $4.95 per month, depending on the device). With the warranty, you get one free device replacement per contractual year and 50% off accessory replacements, so it might be worth it.

How Bay Alarm Medical works

Bay Alarm home medical alert systems consist of a base station and wearable help button, which can be in the form of a pendant or wristband. When a person experiences an emergency or requires assistance, they press the help button on the wearable device. The company also sells several mobile alert systems that don’t require being in proximity to a base station.

Once you’re connected to the monitoring center, the operators dispatch appropriate assistance, such as contacting family members, friends or emergency services.

Medical alert systems are designed to provide assistance and peace of mind, particularly for older adults or people with medical conditions who may require immediate help in case of an emergency. With fall detection, the device can automatically detect a fall and trigger an alert to the monitoring center, even if you’re unable to press the help button.

reviewer in Minnesota purchased a Bay Alarm system for her mother and was happy with the response she received after falling.

“She had fallen in her home and was stuck between the chair and table,” she said. “Bay Alarm contacted us immediately and we were able to get to her promptly and help her. They stayed on the line and relayed from us to her on the estimated time for us to arrive. It helped relieve her anxiety knowing someone was on the line with direct communication.”

Bay Alarm Medical caregiver app

Bay Alarm’s app (included with SOS Micro, SOS Smartwatch and SOS All-In-One 2) lets you get notifications, track your loved one’s location and more. A reviewer in Pennsylvania highlighted that multiple people can log in to it at the same time — a convenient feature for aging parents who have multiple children.

The app also lets you make changes to your emergency contacts and home entry information, and it sends you notifications when the system’s battery is low.

reviewer in Louisiana said the tracking app is “kinda confusing,” but a reviewer in California said tech support is very helpful if you contact them with any questions about it.

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Bay Alarm Medical FAQ

What is Bay Alarm Medical?

Bay Alarm Medical is a home health care service based in Concord, California. It is part of the Balco Properties family of companies.

What is Bay Alarm Medical’s refund and cancellation policy?

Bay Alarm Medical doesn’t hold customers to contracts, so you can cancel at any time without cancellation fees. However, it’s important to note that your account will not be canceled until the equipment has been returned and processed.

Only then does Bay Alarm Medical refund any unused months, minus shipping costs. If you get the quarterly or annual plan and cancel early, Bay Alarm will prorate your refund, minus shipping or any promotions.

How long does it take to get a response once the device is triggered?

Bay Alarm Medical’s average response time is about 45 seconds, and most calls are answered in less than a minute.

Does Medicare, Medicaid or insurance cover Bay Alarm Medical alert systems?

No, Medicare doesn’t cover any of the emergency alert devices, but long-term care insurance might.

How much is Bay Alarm Medical per month?

Bay Alarm Medical monthly costs range from $27.95 to $39.95 per month, depending on the device you choose. Most devices also have optional upgrades, such as fall detection (an additional $10 per month) and a warranty (up to $4.95 per month). Final costs will vary based on which upgrades you select.

Does it cost extra to add my spouse to the monitoring service?

No, free spouse coverage is included in Bay Alarm Medical’s packages.

Do you need a traditional landline to get a Bay Alarm Medical device?

No, Bay Alarm Medical devices will work with existing home phone lines as well as cellular and GPS. If you use a cellular system, Bay Alarm Medical consultants will be able to determine the best network in your area.

Is Bay Alarm Medical a good company?

Bay Alarm Medical is a good option for older adults who want a wearable help button. Upfront costs are a little higher than other top medical alert companies, but we like that Bay Alarm has a 15-day risk-free trial, no long-term contracts and GPS location tracking for no additional fee. It’s also one of our top picks for medical alerts with fall detection.

Bay Alarm is easy to set up and has excellent service, but “the device is sensitive so it takes a little getting used to find the best spot to wear, carry or attach it,” according to a reviewer in New York.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed April 22, 2026

    The guy from Bay Alarm Medical who we talked to was great and helpful. My mom chose the pendant. But she doesn't care for it because it's a rope around her neck, and every time she leans down, it gets in the way of everything. When we bought it, they didn't say that it has to be exposed, because she'd rather have it under her sweater or her blouse. She has it on right now, it looks like a cowbell on her. I wanted her to have something on her wrist, and she wanted something around her neck. I don't know if somebody else had a kind of pendant, and she likes the looks of that, but Bay Alarm didn't have anything like that that would work. So, she has this goofy thing around her neck where it looks like a car remote or a garage door remote and it's bigger than those.

    Bay Alarm needs to make a smaller one. Things have improved so much getting smaller and smaller. It's great for a huge person or an old man, but it's not the right thing for a for a petite woman. But I'm glad my mom has it because she lives independently. I just got to keep making sure she wears it, but she doesn't like wearing it because it's ugly. Probably the reason Bay Alarm said, “Don't have it underneath your clothing,” because they want to be sure she can get to it. But I said, “Mom, you still can grab your sweater, your blouse, or press it against your body, it's still gonna work.” I get notifications when the batteries is dying, which is fine. Originally, I didn't want to be involved in it. Later, I said, “It's probably good, because I get the notice, and I call my mom up and go, ‘You want to put it on the charger?’” She would say, “Oh, okay.”

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      Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingPriceFall DetectionStaffRates

      Reviewed April 2, 2026

      My experience has been great. There are many systems out there but Bay Alarm Medical came back with the most positive comments from current users. I also went back and did some pricing comparisons. I did several phone calls with the salespersons I talked to. They answered some of my questions, and I moved on and looked at a couple of others and had more questions. I called Bay Alarm's rep back and I got those answers. So through my thorough research, I determined that Bay Alarm Medical was the best for the money.

      Right after we got the Bay Alarm, it was put to use. We installed it on a Thursday. We did the test call to make sure it was set up correctly. The following Monday, my mother fell and broke her hip so it was put to good use right away. It has been used twice. It has been very handy. Right after my mother's fall, we did another test to make sure it was working again. Our interaction has been very positive. When my mother pressed the button, you could hear them. They're talking to her, asking her if she wanted help, what type of help she needed, should they contact my sister, who is the main contact, who lives close by, or should they contact 911. They're very responsive. I'm grateful that we had the alarm set up when my mother had her first fall. And when she had her second fall, it double proved itself that it is a good system.

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      Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceOnline & AppRefunds & PayoutsFall DetectionStaffEase of UseRatesSetup Ease

      Reviewed March 14, 2026

      My mother has a gait walking problem. She's older and still lives alone. Once she started having problems with her mobility, we decided the best option would be to get a medical alert system. I did some research and in looking through the different options out there, Bay Alarm seemed to be more reasonably priced. Their website was very easy to navigate, and it seemed pretty easy to set up the service. They also had a lot of information online so I didn't have to call somebody and get a sales pitch. Most of what was online was all I needed.

      So far, it's been great with Bay Alarm. We only had one snag where I had called in to ask a question about replacing one of the alert buttons that we thought we might have lost. I called in to ask how to do that 'cause you can't do that on a website. The person I spoke with was very helpful and told me exactly what we needed to do, if in fact we did lose our alert button. But what ended up happening was they then charged us for something separate and mailed us something separate in the mail. But I spoke with them this week, and we're gonna mail it back and do a refund. They were very apologetic so it all turned out fine.

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      Customer ServiceFall DetectionStaff

      Reviewed Feb. 19, 2026

      I bought the Bay Alarm Medical device mostly for my wife. She died in October and I've switched the device over to my name and I am keeping it for use when I do anything hazardous like when I climb a ladder or work in my shop. I live alone now and I find it comforting to have the device available if I'm doing anything that could be risky. I like the fact that the the Bay Alarm device works wherever 'cause I'm more likely to need to use it if I'm out away from home. When I'm doing work in my shop, I can't be sure that I can reach my cell phone so I put the device around my neck and stick it under my shirt as I can't have a risk of the lanyard getting caught in the machinery.

      My wife was always upset that she didn't have something that would clip the device to her clothing. It would be nice if Bay Alarm had such a thing. She didn't wear belts, so the belt clip was too big. Also, it was too clunky. Her skin was sensitive, so she couldn't stand to have the wristband as well. It would totally cut into her thin skin. A lot of old people get very thin skin and have to be careful about what comes in contact with their skin. Something that clips to the clothing gets the job done. Other than that, Bay Alarm Medical is a very good device. I like the size of the device and the way it recharges. Every once in a while, I do the test, and the voices are very clear. I wear hearing aids but I can understand it just fine. I'd recommend Bay Alarm Medical to friend.

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      Customer ServiceFall DetectionStaffValueBattery Life

      Reviewed Feb. 15, 2026

      ChatGPT took me to a couple different companies and Bay Alarm was one of them. We were thinking about getting the smart watch for my mom and between Bay Alarm and another company, it looked like the smartwatch from Bay Alarm was a little bit smaller and more discreet. Then I called Bay Alarm and I talked to a wonderful person who gave me some advice on what device to pick. We ultimately didn't go with the smartwatch because the battery life was the main thing. But it also would have been confusing for my mom. So, we ended up with just the wristwatch type alert device.

      Right after she got it, she wore all day but not so much around the house. If she went out of the house to take her dog for a walk, she was wearing it. Then over time, she's come to wear it less and less. She's stubborn on this point and we can argue with her all we want, but in the end, she's just going to not wear it. She lives in a neighborhood with lots of neighbors where everybody knows each other and checks up on each other. She's convinced that if she falls at home, she'll be fine because she's always going to be near her cellphone. It's always in the same room she's in.

      What she's agreed to is that when it's dark out and people can't easily see her, and she's out, then she'll wear the device. And if she's off of the beaten path, because there's a forest reserve trail here, she'll wear it. But any time where she feels like she could just call for help, she's not going to wear it. Other than that, I've been really happy with Bay Alarm. The device works well and the service I've gotten from the people I've talked to have been fantastic. It's a reasonably good value and I don't have a ton to compare it against, but I would recommend it. I hope that my mom never falls and never has to rely on it. But it provides a measure of comfort for the rest of the family.

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      PriceFall DetectionRates

      Reviewed May 1, 2026

      We purchased the device and the service from Bay Alarm for extra measure of security for my mother. We looked at a couple of different companies and Bay Alarm looked like it had a comprehensive service and it had a competitive price for the service. Our sense of security improved and having it gave a positive impact, but more so for her family knowing that she has an extra measure of security.

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      PriceFall Detection

      Reviewed April 30, 2026

      So far I am happy with the Alert. But I am extremely disappointed in the company. It says in the instructions and the website that the Accessory Wrist band and button are included. As is the Vial of Life. And No one in the Service and Technical dept knew this. They wanted to charge me $40 +$15 for shipping the Accessory and charge for Vial of Life. It was not until I said I was reporting them to the Arizona AG for fraud that they decided to send, as a one time courtesy! So make sure you get what they say you will. Incompetent.

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      Reviewed April 28, 2026

      Zero stars. I was a customer for about three months until today. The system is awful. I could be sitting in a chair reading and for no reason whatsoever the device would suddenly say, "Fall detected." This happened numerous times. It also detected "falls" when I set it on the nightstand before bed. One day, I went to get an article out of a bottom cupboard. The device swung wildly and hit the cupboard door twice really hard. Nothing, no response at all. Today was the last straw. I was out on my driveway and actually slipped and fell. I went down fast. No response, no fall detected, nothing. When you add in that the device is not waterproof and can't be worn in the shower, this system is beyond totally useless. Since I've an email from them stating they do not want the equipment returned, and after I ensure I've my refund, I intend to take this piece of garbage out in the backyard and "Hillary Clinton" it with the biggest mallet I can find.

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      Customer ServiceFall Detection

      Reviewed April 18, 2026

      I needed an alarm and my daughter went on site to see which alarm gave the best result in this area. Bay Alarm did and we talked to a fellow and ordered it. I use the device around my neck all the time. I'm old, and it doesn't bother me at all. I'm comfortable. I try to put it on the charger at night, so that I'll be in bed. I haven't had any accidents but every time I have hit it, I get a response. The alarm has changed my sense of security. I feel safer with them. I always make sure that I have it when I go outside.

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      Customer ServiceFall Detection

      Reviewed April 15, 2026

      We got on the internet, and we looked for medical alert systems, and we found Bay Alarm. We needed one for my husband's mom, but she's no longer using it because she moved into a facility. His sister has one now. My husband is the primary call, and I'm the second call. She's very happy with it. She uses it and wears it all the time.

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      Bay Alarm Medical Company Information

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      Company Name:
      Bay Alarm Medical
      Company Type:
      Private
      Year Founded:
      1946
      Formerly Named:
      Bay Alarm Medical
      Address:
      2600 Stanwell Drive
      City:
      Pacheco
      State/Province:
      CA
      Postal Code:
      94520
      Country:
      United States
      Website:
      www.bayalarmmedical.com

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