Bay Alarm MedicalReviews of bayalarmmedical.com

My siblings and I purchased an alarm from (and set up service with) Bay Alarm Medical for our mother in May 2016. I was immediately charged for the alarm pendant. Thinking we were taking advantage of a discount, we set up our account to pay for the service semi-annually. After several days, I noticed that I had not been charged for the upcoming six months of service and that the equipment (receiver) had not shipped. I called and was informed that there had been an error and had to request that they put through the charge again. Nobody had notified me! Further, at no time did anyone point out that, should my mother pass away and we cancel the service during this six-month period, no refund would be given for the portion of the six-month period occurring after her death (i.e., Bay Alarm does not prorate their service). My mother passed away in mid-August (2 ½ months into the six-month period), and within days I called Bay Alarm to cancel the service. I encountered the rudest, most unfeeling customer service representative of my entire life, and she left me in tears. When I expressed surprise that no refund would be forthcoming, she repeatedly told me that I had agreed to it (in the fine print) when I set up the service. She was also very rude in informing me (multiple times) that I would be charged for another six months if I didn’t return the equipment before the end of the six-month period we had prepaid. Never once was there any expression of condolence for our loss, or in fact any kind word at all. After receiving an email confirmation that the service had been cancelled, we unplugged the receiver (as the representative had directed). Immediately, my deceased mother’s cell phone rang, startling all of us. Then my cell phone rang and each of my siblings’ phones rang. Clearly the representative failed to properly cancel the service. We called Bay Alarm back and spoke to another representative, who was also rude and argued with us, not once apologizing for Bay Alarm’s error or their lack of kindness. Eventually we spoke to a manager, who assured us that the account was properly canceled and apologized. Since then, my siblings and I have received additional auto-generated phone calls from Bay Alarm. I eventually blocked the number from my cell phone. My husband called Bay Alarm last week (mid-October) to confirm the details on returning the equipment. Unbelievably, he was informed that a copy of my mother’s death certificate was required to close the account (even though we are not getting a refund!). He was treated as if this were the first time anyone had notified Bay Alarm of the cancellation! That, in turn, generated an email expressing condolence and explaining how to return the equipment. However, I am still receiving reminders about an upcoming billing payment that is scheduled, even after Bay Alarm confirmed that they received the equipment! All I can do is shake my head. You sort of assume that the loved one for whom you are purchasing this service will pass away at some point during the contract with Bay Alarm. Customer service representatives should be trained on dealing with grieving loved ones. Bay Alarm should discontinue their greedy practice of failing to refund a prorated amount of the service fees. At the very least, this greedy policy of not prorating service fees should be prominently disclosed to new customers. Bay Alarm’s internal computer systems need to be updated to communicate with one another, and people need to be more respectful. I can’t believe this company has such good reviews. I would NEVER recommend this company to anyone!

After a good experience ordering emergency fall necklaces for two of us, we both had problems with the lanyards they sent. We were essentially blown off and told to solve the problem ourselves by finding our own and purchasing them elsewhere.

I feel so much more comfortable knowing I have help at my fingertips.

We have not yet had to use the alarm, but, have called with questions. All employees were helpful and polite.

My Mom resenting needed to use the service and the team was quick to respond and spoke very slowing and clear. thanks!

Not real happy with this service. The last alarm system I had for my mom in Ohio was much better.

I feel very safe now about living alone

The initial contact was cordial and quite informative. The representative appeared to be very well prepared to serve me and was able to answer all of my questions without delay. I have accidentally triggered the device twice, was immediately contacted by representatives, and was able to resolve the issue quickly.