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Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for seniors, according to the National Council on Aging. At the touch of a button, a medical alert system can communicate with friends, family or medical technicians who can dispatch help. We researched the best medical alert systems in San Diego to help you decide which one is right for you.

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Medical Guardian
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  • Medical alert watch
  • Companion mobile app
  • Available in San Diego
  • Automatic fall alert

Help when you need it!

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Medical Alert
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  • Free monitoring equipment
  • No activation fees
  • Available in San Diego
  • Landline & no landline

In-home systems cost $27.95 to $37.95 per month; mobile systems start at $47.95 per month. Upfront programming fee is $79. Auto fall detection and mobile app available. 30-day money-back guarantee.

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LifeFone
  • Plans as low as $24.95/mo
  • No activation or equipment fees
  • Lifetime subscriber price guarantee
  • Available in San Diego

No upfront equipment cost. In-home systems start at $24.95 per month; on-the-go systems start between $36.95 and $45.95 per month. Optional fall detection and caregiver app. Smart watch devices available.

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Philips Lifeline
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  • Response associates available 24/7
  • Available in San Diego
  • Lifeline-owned response center in North America
  • Pay month-to-month, no long-term contract

In-home systems cost $29.95 to $58.95 per month; mobile systems start at $49.95 per month. Upfront fees range from $79 to $99.95. Automatic fall detection and caregiver tools available.

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MobileHelp
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  • FDA registered company
  • Plans from $19.95/mo.
  • Available in San Diego
  • No long-term contracts

In-home systems start between $19.95 and $54.95 per month; mobile systems start between $39.95 and $41.95 per month. No equipment costs or activation fees. Optional fall detection, waterproof wall buttons and lockboxes.

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LifeStation
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  • Available in San Diego
  • Price lock guarantee
  • Help buttons for the home
  • Free shipping

In-home systems start between $32.95 to $44.95 per month; mobile systems start between $37.95 and $44.95 per month. Upfront costs vary by equipment and package. Optional fall detection and lockboxes.

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Medical Care Alert
  • Price locked in and guaranteed for life
  • In-home risk-free trial
  • Spanish-speaking operators available
  • Systems available for active lifestyles

In-home systems regularly priced at $29.95 per month; mobile systems start at $39.95 per month. Smartwatch systems available. Optional caregiver app and automatic fall detection.

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GreatCall Lively
  • Mobile device with GPS
  • Fall detection available
  • No annual contracts or cancellation fees
  • Waterproof equipment
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San Diego, CA
One Call Alert
  • Easy setup & use
  • No long-term contracts or hidden fees
  • Two certified, U.S.-based call centers
  • Automatic fall detection available
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San Diego, CA
ADT Health
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  • 100% waterproof bracelets & pendants
  • Optional fall detection
  • Flexible payment options
  • No fixed-term agreements

Monitoring costs start at $45.99 per month for professionally installed systems. Equipment packages start at $599 and can be customized to fit your needs. Requires 36 month commitment.

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San Diego, CA
Bay Alarm Medical
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  • 30-day, risk-free trial
  • In-home, in-car and mobile GPS systems
  • Auto fall detection
  • Discounts for AARP, AMAC, USAA members

In-home systems start at $24.95 to $29.95 per month; mobile systems start between $29.95 and $37.95. Options to lease or purchase equipment. No upfront activation fee. Automatic fall detection and caregiver tools available.

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Life Protect 24/7
  • Free equipment
  • No long-term contract
  • Guaranteed pricing
  • A+ rating by the BBB
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Services available in
San Diego, CA
RescueTouch
  • Family two-way contact & communicate
  • GPS technology with locate & find
  • Fall detect with adjustment sensitivity
  • Family response or EMS response
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Services available in
San Diego, CA
Acadian On Call
  • Waterproof pendant
  • U.S.-based 24/7 emergency monitoring service
  • All dispatchers are EMD-certified
  • CSAA Five Diamond certified
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Services available in
San Diego, CA
Alert1
  • Unlimited talk time and button pushes
  • Certified, US-based command center
  • Support in 190 languages
  • No long-term commitment
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Services available in
San Diego, CA
MedGuard Alert
  • Equipment included at no cost
  • No long-term agreements
  • In-home and mobile systems available
  • EMT and EMD-certified monitoring
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Services available in
San Diego, CA

How to choose a medical alert system in San Diego

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With a mild climate and year-round sunny weather, San Diego is a popular destination for retirement. About 12 percent of San Diego’s population is 65 or over. A medical alert system is a good idea for seniors or those who require assistance for medical conditions. If you use a wheelchair or other mobility devices, a medical alert system summons help in case of a fall.

Stairs in your home or apartment building can increase the chances of a fall. If you are a senior living alone or with another senior, either of you might need a way to call for help if unable to get to a phone. The National Council on Aging provides tips for preventing falls.

Features of medical alert systems in San Diego:

  • Most can operate with cell service and/or a landline
  • Base station plugs into an outlet and has a rechargeable backup battery in case of outage
  • Comes with a small wearable device with battery life of two to five years
  • Additional mobile device available with some plans
  • Basic in-home systems have a range of 600 to 1000 feet
  • Smartphone apps can extend service
  • Wall-mounted buttons available with some plans

Many medical alert companies offer a 30-day trial of service and equipment. Some have service contracts or subscriptions. For medical alert companies that do not require long-term contracts, ask about a price lock to prevent future increases. Most companies do not charge cancellation fees. Leased equipment is given with no extra charge, but must be returned upon cancellation.

The base station is easy to install. Companies provide technical support to walk you through the process. Installation is done by the user, but technicians can come to your home for a fee if needed. Wall-mounted help buttons come with batteries and double-sided tape for installation. If the equipment fails, companies will replace it by mail.

Monitored medical alert systems connect the user to a 24/7 call center. Professionals talk with the user to find out if an ambulance should be dispatched, or if they should alert family or friends on the contact list. A non-monitored system automatically calls 911 and alerts people on the contact list when the help button is pressed, bypassing the call center.

Most companies now offer automatic fall detection for an additional fee, which means that if sensors in your wearable device detect a fall and you can’t press the button, help will be dispatched. Medical alert systems in San Diego can also summon help in other emergency situations, like a fire or break-in.

Basic Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance providers do not cover medical alert systems, but private long-term care insurance might. Extended plans like Medicare Advantage could also cover medical alert systems in some cases. Plans generally include low-price or free coverage for a spouse living in the same household. Ask your medical alert company about discounts for AARP members or military veterans.

San Diego Medical Alert Systems Reviews

Medical Guardian

Medical Guardian offers no long-term contracts and price-lock guarantees. Based in Philadelphia, this company operates nationwide. Some reviewers noted dispatchers going to the wrong address and reported difficulty with the cancellation process, but others experienced great customer service and helpful responses to falls.

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Medical Alert

Medical Alert is a division of Connect America in Pennsylvania. They offer one month free and a free lockbox with your annual subscription. Reviewers encountered some problems with canceling service, but were generally pleased with the equipment and customer service.

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LifeFone

In business since 1976, LifeFone operates out of suburban NYC. Spouses are included free with basic service. Reviewers found customer service to be helpful and diligent, and reviewers comment that the fall detection feature works well.

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Philips Lifeline

HomeSafe and GoSafe pedants and wristbands by Philips are water resistant and have automatic fall detection. Response associates, based in the U.S. and Canada, are available 24/7/365. The average answer time is 12 seconds and the average tenure of associates is seven years. Founded in 1974, Philips Lifeline was a pioneer of medical alert device technology and remains a leader today.

Philips Lifeline

LifeStation

LifeStation is based in New Jersey and works everywhere in the U.S. The company offers month-to-month service agreements and covers a spouse in the same household for a low fee. One reviewer, a medical provider in California, recommended the system to her residents in assisted living. Other reviewers encountered trouble with credit card billing practices.

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Medical Care Alert

Medical Care Alert offers three different devices to cover seniors with different activity levels. The company locks in your price and guarantees it for life and offers an in-home risk-free trial on its service. Medical Care Alert’s devices have optional fall detection, GPS and cellular connection.

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GreatCall Lively

GreatCall Lively provides an easy-to-wear, waterproof mobile device that comes with GPS and optional fall detection. The company also offers an optional Urgent Care service that gives customers 24/7 access to nurses and board-certified doctors. GreatCall Lively has no annual contracts and no cancellation fees.

GreatCall Lively

One Call Alert

One Call Alert has helped thousands of customers maintain safe and independent lifestyles at home and on the go. Medical alert systems come with flexible payment choices, optional automatic fall detection and no cancellation fees, and there are no long-term contracts. One Call Alert’s certified U.S.-based call centers are standing by to assist in an emergency 24/7.

One Call Alert

ADT Health

ADT Health has medical alert systems to fit any lifestyle. Both in-home and on-the-go systems come with professional monitoring, flexible payment options and free battery replacement with no long-term commitment required. Bracelets and pendants are 100% waterproof so you’re always protected.

ADT Health

Bay Alarm Medical

Bay Alarm Medical is based in Concord, California where they have one of their two call centers. The company innovated the technology with the first in-car medical alert device. Reviewers liked the friendly customer service and easy set-up.

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Life Protect 24/7

With guaranteed pricing, no contracts and no equipment fees, Life Protect 24/7 offers mobile and landline monitoring units. Mobile devices work outdoors, indoors and even in the shower. The battery stays charged for up to one month. There’s no cost for the medical alert device, but for an additional fee you can get a front door lockbox that can be opened by first responders.

Life Protect 24/7

RescueTouch

RescueTouch provides medical alert systems tailored to your level of chosen response. Its devices come monitored or unmonitored and can contact family and EMS. The company was founded by an EMT and is owned and operated by first responders. RescueTouch also offers discounts for AARP members, individuals with disabilities and the families of nurses, first responders and veterans.

RescueTouch

Acadian On Call

Acadian OnCall offers medical devices that contact one of 3 certified, U.S.-based monitoring centers. Its certified medical dispatchers will notify emergency medical services, family or other trusted contacts based on your needs. Acadian OnCall’s medical alert pendants are waterproof, allowing you to wear them 24/7. Acadian also consistently exceeds the industry average response time.

Acadian On Call

Alert1

Named Best Medical Alert of 2018 by Modern Senior Magazine, Alert1 prides itself on treating customers like family with unlimited button pushes and talk time. The AlertOne Command Center is based in the U.S. and has a 5 Diamond certification from The Monitoring Association (TMA). Devices are made for in-home, on-the-go or both, and feature fall detection.

Alert1

MedGuard Alert

MedGuard Alert offers a wide range of products, including in-home and mobile help devices. The company has both monitored and unmonitored options, and its in-home devices can connect by landline or cellular. MedGuard Alert requires no long-term agreements and provides free equipment with any monthly monitoring program.

MedGuard Alert