Medical Guardian Reviews 

1,473
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Looking at 290 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the courteous, knowledgeable, and helpful staff, noting that wearing the device brings immense peace of mind and makes them feel much safer while at home. People also share that whenever emergency buttons are pressed, responses are prompt, and dependable assistance quickly follows to ensure safety. However, some customers also noted difficulties with reaching support representatives over the phone or encountering automated systems instead of live personnel when pressing for help. Other reviewers experienced frustrating technical issues, mentioning that certain devices failed to properly detect falls or that replacement equipment took too long to arrive.

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Product

Customers had ambiguous experiences with the product. On one hand, many consumers report that the equipment... See more

Customer service

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Service

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Staff

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent for peace of mind for myself and my children (got them off my back). However, over the past several years it's missed several hard falls and called police/emergency a half dozen times when t... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I’m usually very pleased with the help from Medical Guardian. But the last time I tested my pendant, the recording didn’t hear me talking and transferred me to an agent who took about 5 minutes to pic... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Knowing that my developmentally disabled brother has his Medical Guardian on at all times, whether at home or out and about, gives me peace of mind that if he were to fall or have some other issue, he... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fortunately, my mother hasn’t needed her device for an emergency. She wears her pendant at all times unless it’s charging. The representatives I encountered during the purchase, setup and follow-up we... See more

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Company details

  1. #14 of 21 best companies in Home Health Care Service
  2. #73 of 89 best companies in Pharmacy

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Medical Guardian’s mission is to provide an affordable and reliable medical alert service to all those who wish to live an independent life, regardless of their limitations. Whether our customers are looking to remain safe in a medical emergency such as seizures, stroke, or heart attack, have limited mobility, are at risk of falling as they age, or are afraid to live alone because of home invasions or fires, Medical Guardian guarantees to be there to protect them.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company

Great company. Great service proving us peace of mind!!

July 16, 2026
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Reply from Medical Guardian

Thank you for your kind words, Jo Ann!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible customer service

Horrible customer service. Cannot reach a rep regardless of how long you hold. Eventually they just cut you off.

July 22, 2026
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Reply from Medical Guardian

Hi Robert. We're so sorry about this experience, and would love to get in touch to assist you. We've sent you a request for more information.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

There have been two mistakes that were…

There have been two mistakes that were not mine and each was handled very well. I do have a concern- what do I do when I go out of state and can not tell your company that i will be away.

July 9, 2026
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Reply from Medical Guardian

Hi Elaine! Glad to hear you've had a great experience so far. If you're traveling, you can either update your address in your My Guardian Portal, or give us a call at 1 (800) 313-1191 to let us know! When you get home, you can adjust your address back the same way.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very satisfied

very satisfied - helps build confidence

July 21, 2026
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Reply from Medical Guardian

Thrilled to hear you feel confident with your device, Robert!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use

Easy to use, reliable and done very professionaly.

July 10, 2026
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Reply from Medical Guardian

Thank you for your kind words, David!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have had medical guardian for about 2…

I have had medical guardian for about 2 years now, without using it. In the last month, I have had to used it twice. The response is quick. It is worth the money I have paid out. I just used it yesterday for my brother who did not have his pendant with him.

July 8, 2026
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Reply from Medical Guardian

Thank you for sharing your story! We're so glad we could be there for you and your brother.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just had the most positive experience…

I just had the most positive experience speaking with Natasha with Bay Medical. She was confirming my mother’s medical device information and how to best set things up. She was knowledgeable, professional, helpful, and an active listener.

July 19, 2026
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Reply from Medical Guardian

So glad you had a positive experience, Cindy!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible customer service

I purchased Medical Guardian for my mother. She didn't use it as the 'necklace' was too bulky for her. I made all payments. After about 1 year, I cancelled the service, returned the merchandise and rec'd confirmation of merchandise return and cancellation. One year later, Medical Guardian is still bugging for a payment. The office staff is useless in resolving the issue. I would never use them again.

July 14, 2026
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Reply from Medical Guardian

Hi Sue. We're so sorry about this experience. We're going to request information from you so we can make sure this issue is resolved.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unreliable & Dispatched to a wrong location

I rarely write negative reviews, but I feel obligated to share my experience so other families can make an informed decision.

I purchased Medical Guardian to help protect my elderly father, expecting reliability and peace of mind. Unfortunately, my experience has been the exact opposite.

The system generated far too many false fall alerts while also failing to detect actual falls. False alarms are more than just an inconvenience. They create unnecessary stress, reduce confidence in the device, and can ultimately lead people to question whether a future alert is real.

What concerned me even more was the company's response. After one false alert, Medical Guardian dispatched EMS to the wrong address. An investigation was supposedly opened, but despite multiple emails, phone calls, and follow-up requests, I never received an explanation, update, or even the courtesy of a response.

When you're choosing a medical alert system, you're trusting a company to be there during some of the most vulnerable moments in your loved one's life. That trust depends not only on the technology working correctly, but also on responsive customer support when something goes wrong. In my experience, Medical Guardian failed on both counts.

I cannot recommend this company based on my experience. There are too many alternatives on the market to settle for a service that has proven unreliable and unresponsive when it matters most. If you're considering a medical alert system for a parent or loved one, I strongly encourage you to do your research and look carefully at other options before choosing Medical Guardian.

June 30, 2026
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Reply from Medical Guardian

Thank you for your feedback, and we are so sorry that your experience is not up to our usual standards. We will be sending you a request for more information so we can talk to you more about how best to help resolve this.

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