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Review Summary:
Medical Guardian has been a leading provider of medical alert devices for years. They have fair pricing and are forthright with their information. We like the fact that they have stylish equipment options with all of the latest no phone line (cellular), GPS, and automatic fall detection options.
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There are four main products that Medical Guardian alert systems offer:
Pros:
No equipment or set-up charges, refunds for unused months of service, 24-hour emergency support, automatic monthly tests of the console to the central monitoring station, advanced activity monitoring system, monthly rate guaranteed never to increase, and a TMA (CSAA) Five Diamond monitoring center staffed with medically trained personnel.
Cons:
Prefer an initial 3-month commitment but not always required and no pill reminder option.
Rating:
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Pros & Cons To Consider |
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| Price | Medical Guardian Review |
Cost for Equipment | Free equipment and no set-up or activation or charges. Shipping is $9.50 but waived with annual payment plans. Free shipping is also available with 90-day service commitments, when ordered by phone. |
Cost Per Month | $29.95/month (plus sales tax in some states) |
Advance Payment Discounts | $89.85/Quarterly (No Discount) $179.70/Semi-Annually (No Discount) $329.45/Annually (One Month Free) |
Monitoring Agreement Term | 3-Month initial commitment (includes a 10-day grace period to cancel and receive a refund). You will also receive a refund for any pre-paid monthly services after the initial 3-month commitment. |
Repairs or Replacement Charges | None, replacements shipped free for defective equipment and battery replacements. Optional $5.00/month Protection Plan for damaged or lost equipment that could cost up to $350.00 to replace without it. |
| Cancellation Policy & Discounts | Medical Guardian Review |
Cancel at Any Time | Yes |
Senior Discount | AARP discount is 10% off an annual plan. |
Other Discounts | Veteran discount is 10% off an annual plan. Can only use one discount at a time. Other limited time offers may be available. |
| Equipment | Medical Guardian Review |
Approximate Button Range in Typical Home | The Classic Guardian has a 1300' range. |
Watch/Button Battery Life | Battery will last approximately 3-5 years. Has low battery indicator. |
What Happens if I Lose Power | Approximately 32 hours of backup battery |
Is the Watch/Button Waterproof | Yes |
How Can The Button Be Worn | Neck and wrist options. Can choose both when ordering but a 2nd button will cost $2.00/month. |
UL Certified Equipment | Yes |
Does The System Automatically Test Itself To The Monitoring Center | Monthly |
24 Hour Technical & Customer Support | 24-hour emergency support is available. Customer Support is available 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM EST on weekdays and 9:00AM to 5:00PM EST on weekends. |
| Monitoring Station | Medical Guardian Review |
TMA (CSAA) Five Diamond Certified Monitoring Center | Yes, but not company owned. |
Typical Response Time When Button Pressed | Approximately 30-45 seconds |
| Other Options & Information | Medical Guardian Review |
How Fast Does System Ship | Ships same day if received and processed by 3:00 PM EST |
Do You Need Separate Systems For Mom & Dad | No, but an additional button is $2.00/month. |
| Optional Advanced Features | Medical Guardian Review |
Activity or Inactivity Monitoring | Yes, with the Family Guardian |
Senior Fall Detection | Yes. Home Guardian and Active Guardian (optional). |
Cellular or No Phone Line | Yes. Home Guardian, Mobile Guardian and Active Guardian |
Non-GPS Mobile Alert System For Protection On The Go | Yes. Alert 911 Assist option (911 phone) that can be added to the Classic Guardian or Home Guardian systems for $10.00/month. |
Smoke or Carbon Monoxide Protection | No |
GPS Medical Alert Tracking System | Yes. Mobile Guardian, Active Guardian, and the Freedom Guardian Smart Watch |
| Special Offers | Medical Guardian Review |
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Likes:
Reasonable Service Rates - Company has competitive rates with a discount when services are paid annually.
Cancel at Any Time Policy - If you are not happy with your emergency alert system or service, you can cancel and get a refund for unused months of service paid, after initial 3-month commitment.
Activity Monitoring - Family Guardian provides advanced activity and wellness monitoring using the MyGuardian portal and the smartphone Guardian App.
Automatic Monthly Tests - System's console will automatically test monthly to the monitoring station.
24-Hour Support - Emergency only support is available 24 hours per day.
Flexible Monitoring Agreement - You can cancel at anytime.Cellular Option - They do offer a cellular model in case you are without traditional land-line phone service.
Fall Detector Option - Since diabetics can have the tendency to faint and falls are common among seniors, auto fall detectors can be helpful because the user may be unable to press their medical emergency alert button.
Mobile GPS Option - For seniors or even young children on the go, this may be an important option for you.
Dislikes:
Monitoring Center Not Company Owned- Although they contract with top monitoring centers, they are not company owned.
No Pill Reminder Option - Having the system remind you of when to take medication is a nice feature, although not required by all. Many of these services have the main unit console provide some sort of beep reminder on regular interval to remind you of when to take your medication. The downside to this medical monitoring option is that it will not tell you what or how much medication to take.
Bottom Line:
We feel Medical Guardian is a solid choice to consider when making your decision. They have professional, knowledgeable staff who answered all our questions. They have many service options to choose from and their emergency response monitoring center uses two operators on calls that require emergency assistance. They offer the latest technology for a complete monitoring system, including no phone line cellular options and fall detection as well. Their equipment is modern looking too.
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Although our experience with this company had these results, your experience may be different. If you're interested in this company's services, contact them to judge for yourself.
Also, check out our Bay Alarm Medical Review here.
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Modified: 2018-08-20