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About Medical Guardian

Medical Guardian offers medical alert devices and monitoring services. Its products include wearable mobile devices and home-based systems with optional fall detection. The company was established in 2005 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Pros
  • 24/7 professional monitoring
  • GPS capabilities
  • Smartwatch options
  • Mobile app
Cons
  • Upfront equipment costs

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 16, 2026

    I texted the company trying to find a reliable products. And the person who helped me Knows the products and necessary informations that I needed.

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    So glad we were able to help you, Ruth! Please let us know if you have any more questions. We're always happy to help.

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    Fall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed June 10, 2026

    I love the feeling of safety this device gives me, I've used it 3 or 4 times since I've had it. All 3 times for falls, once for help to get back up, 2nd time I ended up with a fractured disc, 3rd time I ended up with hip and femur fractures.

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    Thank you for sharing your experience, Cynthia. We're so glad your device makes you feel safe and has helped you!

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    Reviewed June 3, 2026

    Nicholas was great to work with. He answered all the questions we had.

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    So glad you had a positive experience with Nicholas, George!

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed May 18, 2026

    When I acquired Medical Guardian for my mom, they made it EXTREMELY easy. The sales consultant, Summer was great! She explained everything and I could understand her. My mom passed away and now I’m trying to cancel the service. I still had Summer’s direct line phone number. She answered and was very friendly. But to cancel service you have to talk to the Retention department. Summer transferred me and after holding for 10 minutes, I hung up and called back. I wanted to make sure I was calling during their normal hours. Someone else picked up the sales line immediately. They confirmed the retention department is open. I started this process at 8:00 a.m. apparently, right when they opened. The automated system wanted to know why I was cancelling. I stated “My mom passed away”. The automated system offered their condolences. SMH.

    At the time of writing this review, I am still on hold and have spent 47 minutes on hold. I’m being told my call is important to them. They have a system sophisticated enough to offer condolences, but I’m dealing with a corporation who knows it’s more profitable to have sales reps available, but not considerate enough to have reps available to handle clients who are dealing with cancellations, during a sad time.

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    Response from Medical Guardian

    Hi, Linda. We're so sorry for your loss, and apologize that you had difficulty with our cancellation process. We appreciate your feedback and will share it with our team. If there is any other way we can assist you, please let us know and we'll be happy to directly reach out to you.

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    RatesBattery Life

    Reviewed May 18, 2026

    Great system. Works as described. Used it several times. One problem is battery life. Other systems not rated as well have batteries with longer life. Even though I stay with it because it works well.

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    Response from Medical Guardian

    Thank you for sharing your experience, Stan! If you're having issues with your device's battery, you can contact our team at 1-800-313-1191

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    Staff

    Reviewed May 14, 2026

    The device works well. The company has been very responsive. I wish they made some sort of accelerometer device, maybe it is a feature in their watch. Also for people with dementia, if there were some say to remind them of what they can do in emergency situations it would be nice.

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    So glad you've had a great experience with your device, Karen! And thank you for your suggestions - we'll share this with our team.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaffFollow-ThroughSetup Ease

    Reviewed April 29, 2026

    Easy to set up, staff is very knowledgeable and responsive. I have never used this system in an emergency so I can’t speak to that. However I have no doubt that this system will work as advertised, from what I have learned from my research into comparative systems on the market.

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    Customer ServiceTechPriceFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed April 24, 2026

    My mother fell and rolled down 12 Step. Medical alert did not go off. Thank God someone was with her. I called following day see if alarm worked was told it did not show fall and that battery was low. Care giver had put alert on mom that morning after full night charge. Light was green. This is the second time this has occurred for a family member same company. I'm a health care provider who has recommended this product to others due to stop and drop system. I can assure you I will not make another for a poor run system. I had also reported this to management and not heard back from anyone. Very disappointed. We pay good money for our loved ones to remain in home to feel to there is another system to help watch our for safety.

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    Customer ServicePriceRefunds & PayoutsFall Detection

    Reviewed April 9, 2026

    My elderly father lives part time in Missouri and full time in Hawaii. He only lives alone in Missouri and needs the fall detection while he is here the 3 months. I called in December when he returned to the islands to turn off the service to the device. They refunded me part of what they charged me. I checked today and they had gone back to charging me and said they had a new policy that stated they could only turn off the service for 3 months and then return to charging us again. This was not what I was told when we bought the device. They said there was no issue with suspending the service and reactivating for only the time it was needed. I guess this wasn’t the way it was presented. Be aware and watch your bank account if you use a card. I had also requested that they not do auto-pay. That was ignored as well.

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    Fall Detection

    Reviewed March 28, 2026

    I originally purchased my Medical Guardian to give me another step in safety peace of mind. I've had several incidents of falling since Jan 20/2023. Each fall exasperated other medical issues. After speaking with my wife we decided to order her a Medical Guardian.

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    Customer ServiceRefunds & PayoutsFall DetectionStaffTimelinessMonitoring Center

    Reviewed March 27, 2026

    DO NOT trust Medical Alert Systems with your loved one’s safety. Our 91-year-old father fell and pressed his medical alert button for immediate help. Someone answered but did absolutely nothing. No help was sent. No follow-up. He was left alone on the floor for nearly two hours. The only reason he got help is because he somehow found the strength to reach a nearby phone and called a family member. We then contacted the Boston Fire Department, who responded right away and helped him (God bless them!!!). The system we were paying for completely failed him.

    After the incident, we tested the device ourselves to confirm functionality. During this test, we were connected to a representative who disconnected the call without providing assistance. This situation represents a critical breakdown in a service that is explicitly marketed as lifesaving, yet it completely failed when it mattered most. That is not just poor customer service, it’s dangerous. We canceled immediately and would strongly warn others not to rely on this company for the safety of a loved one. Do your research and don’t blindly trust the “top-rated” lists. Our experience was the opposite of what those suggest.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppRefunds & PayoutsFall DetectionBilling

    Reviewed March 24, 2026

    We used Medical Guardian several years ago when mom had surgery and we wanted some extra security for her. She fell again in the winter, and so we signed up again with their new MG Move device. Sadly, the device never worked, out of the box it just showed error codes. But also it was very slow to arrive, and showed up with no instructions. You needed to dive into their website to learn that you supposedly just needed to push the test button and everything would be set up. Sadly, that just showed error, so we needed to spend hours on the phone getting through their device support team, who were supposedly trying different fixes. It never worked.

    So we called to cancel the service and return the device for a refund. They said they would send a box. Two weeks later...not box, and only a refund for the service and not the device. After another call to customer service we were told they NEVER give a refund for the purchased device. I have currently been shuffled to their billing department, and have been asked to call back in a few days. So, I have opened a claim with my credit card company. I would steer clear of Medical Guardian right now. They are not what they used to be.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed March 23, 2026

    I've used Medical Guardian for several years since my husband passed away. They are reliable and efficient. My family and close friends know they will be contacted if I'm having a medical emergency. Last September I fell from a stepladder and could not get up. Fortunately my medical guardian lavaliere was on. I had 2 tears in my rotator cup and 3 compression fractures in my back. They called the EMTs for me and gave them my entry information. Otherwise I would have pain on the floor for hours.

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    Refunds & PayoutsFall Detection

    Reviewed March 20, 2026

    I’m not at all happy with the necklace. It’s supposed to have fall protection but has never off in the 5 times I’ve fallen. I’d like the company to send me a return address label so I can returned it. I will never use the again. What else can I say but I don’t want it anymore!!!!

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    Fall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed March 15, 2026

    At age 90 and living alone in a rural area, I'm grateful for my Medical Guardian which I wear daily (except when I'm with people) for the feeling of security it provides me. I rarely fall and take care not to fall but know that I could fall at any time. I've had my Medical Guardian for going on three years now and thankfully have never had to use it.

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    Staff

    Reviewed March 13, 2026

    The Medical Guardian system worked very well for my family member, Dawn ** for around two years. It gave us peace of mind and more safety for her as she navigated physical challenges. We were very satisfied. At this time, we wish to cancel the service because as of March 1, she moved into an assisted living facility and no longer needs this help. How do I do this? Sincerely, Kathleen **

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    Fall DetectionStaffEase of UseTimeliness

    Reviewed March 3, 2026

    At first, I was reluctant to get an alert system, but this is so easy to use and reliable. I'm sorry I didn't get it earlier. The wristband looked heavy and awkward but is light as a feather, and you don't notice it at all. If something happens their on the line within minutes, putting you in contact with help.

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    Customer ServiceTechStaffBilling

    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2026

    I have contracted with Medical Guardian for many years and have found their service to be outstanding. The only thing that is absolutely maddening about them is their incompetent billing department!!!! I go through this every year - multiple concerned calls from them despite the fact that I have called in payment BUT IT IS NEVER NOTED NOR DEDUCTED BY THEIR COMPANY! This year FOUR TELEPHONE CALLS AND STILL NO RECORD OF PAYMENT. I live in fear that the service will be disconnected when it is my only form of getting helping should an emergency occur. I am seriously considering dropping them in the future because they just can't seem to process my payments. Dealing with this billing problem is so time consuming and totally FRUSTRATING.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2026

    Great service anytime I have a question or issue with my device. My rep was extremely polite, very knowledgeable, and forwarded me to the correct department. This is a must have device for senior citizens, or anyone. It’s affordable and legit. I recommend them highly.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2026

    Medical Guardian is a reliable medical alert company offering user-friendly devices, fast emergency response, and flexible monitoring plans. Its systems provide peace of mind for seniors and caregivers, with GPS tracking and fall detection options. Customer service is responsive, and setup is simple, making it a trusted safety solution overall.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppFall DetectionStaffMonitoring CenterSetup Ease

    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2026

    The first thing Medical Guardian needs to do is to tell you to call their customer support number first for assistance setting the device up. The device works great, but the administrative end of their business stinks. It took five calls for them to finally get my phone number correct and to realize I had an account using the auto answer. The app for the device was not easy to set up. Make sure to have your account number available. Every time you log in you need to put in your user name and passcode. I wish the app would just remember the username and passcode. The app counts calories and steps.

    It took 20 minutes for the representative to understand where my key box was located. It took 4 tries for her to get the code to my key box correct. The representative was nice, but just could not remember numbers. I bought the mini wrist device. It is lightweight and comfortable. The band is a little too wide at the end to put into latch. I'm getting used to it. All the representatives are friendly. The response time is quick. It took me five days to get everything perfect between the device and the app. I'm finally done and feel safe. My order number is **.

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    PriceFall Detection

    Reviewed Feb. 13, 2026

    I like the security Medical Guardian gives. I'm often alone and subject to falling. I need the protection this device gives in case of a fall. That, plus in the case of any other medical emergency. It is easy to charge and works well as a watch. I like the pedometer included. The device is not bulky and quite attractive.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenance

    Reviewed Feb. 12, 2026

    Customer service has just one from live to AI support. The watch is a piece of JUNK. They have replaced the watch 3 times. It self disconnects multiple times from the cradle and says charging. It does this even when charge is at 100% Have to wait for call back from their IT department 24-48 hours. Am ready to cancel contract.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2026

    No one in customer service can verify when I will receive my order. They just keep saying 7 to 10 days. No answer as of this date. It has been more than enough days and product should have been delivered by now.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2026

    The device and emergency notification works well. Customer service sucks! You cannot contact a live person on weekends or holidays or in the evening. For a device of this type customer service should be available 24/7/365!

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingFall DetectionBillingTimeliness

    Reviewed Feb. 4, 2026

    We signed up with Medical Guardian for my 89 year old mother. She has fallen more than 6 times with no response from MG. After the first year we received a bill for double the annual fee of the first year. What a scam! I am horrified that a company would take advantage of our elderly population. We put a great deal of trust in the fact that our mother was safe only to find it doesn't work. We cancelled the service and are returning the device. I certainly hope we don't encounter the difficulty with cancellation expressed by other reviewers.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedBilling

    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2026

    This company has been harassing me since October of 2025 when I called to cancel my account. The credit card they were billing was closed, so they have the audacity to find access to my other credit cards so they can continue billing. Initially, there was no written communication because they will only give you a phone #. When you call, the minimum wait time is 15 minutes; when you finally connect, they hang up on you. I have sent them numerous cancellation notices via email which they totally ignore....finally was able to write after they actually sent me an email. They are committing fraud; taking advantage of old people so they make a huge profit. They are crooks.

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    Customer ServiceFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2026

    From my initial phone call to receiving the product, set up and my parents daily use, Medical Guardian has been outstanding to work with. Each encounter has been positive. The Medical Guardian is staff have been great to work with answering all questions, assisting with any issues or questions we’ve had. Response to alarms has been a positive experience as well.

    The Medical Guardian alarm bracelet/wrist monitor has given us peace of mind and allowed my parent to remain independent. The only issue we’ve had is the band - we wish Medical Guardian would design a soft, cloth, washable stretch band. At 87 my parents skin is thin and while the band hasn’t damaged the skin it occasionally gets irritated. A minor problem when compared to the benefits. The alarm allows my parent to be mobile and independent and allows me to have peace of mind. With the phone app I am able to see where my parent is, how active she’s been and if she’s had any falls/alarms. Such a relief!

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    Customer ServiceStaffMonitoring Center

    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2026

    Saved my life! I was recently diagnosed with epilepsy and I get auras, I had enough time to initiate the emergency process. I couldn’t talk anymore, the operator heard my “babble” and my son's cries for help and sent help and stayed on the phone til they arrived.

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    Punctuality & SpeedFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2026

    I have used MG for a number of years. Now I am using their services for my husband who is in the early stages of Alzheimer's. The fact I will be able to locate him should he get lost is very comforting. Fall detection is an additional assurance of his ability to get help.

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    Medical Guardian Company Information

    Company Name:
    Medical Guardian
    Year Founded:
    2005
    Address:
    1818 Market St., Ste. 1200
    City:
    Philadelphia
    State/Province:
    PA
    Postal Code:
    19103
    Country:
    United States
    Website:
    www.medicalguardian.com