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Clara Kalil The Villages, FL

I wanted to get Medical Guardian because I am getting older. The service and sales representatives have been very good

9 years ago

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John Hruby Pueblo, CO

The system was very easy to open. It wasn't hard to get a hold of the representatives to activate it. So far, the service has worked just fine.

9 years ago

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Phyllis Tustison Minneapolis, MN

It's been a great service! The system was very easy to install and the representatives were not hard to deal with.

9 years ago

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Freida Smitson Eckerty, IN

We haven't really used it yet, but we have no complaints so far. It was easy to set up and use. Overall, I'm satisfied with it.

9 years ago

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Cynthia Cole Gainesville, FL

I haven't had to use it, but I haven't had any problems with it either. It was pretty easy to set up and I didn't have a problem with the representatives.

9 years ago

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William Benson Oklahoma City, OK

The devices are not hard to use and the system itself is very good. We haven't had to use it yet, but I'm sure it's going to be great!

9 years ago

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Michael Perry St Paul, MN

A friend of mine heard about this. I like that if I fall down, I can press this button and get the help that I need. I am satisfied with the product.

9 years ago

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Barbara Forfar Idaho Falls, ID

We had the system with a bracelet and necklace. We are sending it all back though for a full refund.

9 years ago

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Clelanda Barthel Kingsland, GA

I have Medical Guardian and I am very pleased with it. I am satisfied with everything! It was a smart choice.

9 years ago

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Sylvia Nolan Underhill, VT

She's 91 years old, sometimes she's by herself and we wanted her to have something to call on if she needed help. So far it's fine. Very good.

9 years ago

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Shirley Fields Millport, AL

Needed a service for my mom and decided to go with it. So far so good! Very pleased with the time being.

9 years ago

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Thomas Falletta Port St. Lucie, FL

My father is elderly and doesn't have nearby family and service has been excellent. Very satisfied with product.

9 years ago

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Testing QA 11.21 Baytown, TX

Are you or have you ever been a paying customer of Medical Guardian? Are you or have you ever been a paying customer of Medical Guardian? Are you or have you ever been a paying customer of Medical Guardian? Are you or have you ever been a paying customer of Medical Guardian?

3 years ago

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Betty Elder Tell City, IN

My mother used this service for about 3.5 yrs She only used the device 1 x to seek assist after a fall .The equipment was easy to set up and worked well . My issue with them is there failure to return her money following her death on Feb 11,2021 .She had paid for 3 months service on Jan 12 and I reported her death on Feb 15 th and returned their equipment and they received it by Feb 20 They refunded $2.19 and today I was told they kept the remaining $50 to restock her returned equipmentIm sorry but that seems ridiculous

5 years ago

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Catherine Anglin-Greene

I did a lot of research before I decided to go with Medical Guardian. Medical Guardian has a lot of positive reviews. Their customers seem happy with the service they provide.

5 years ago

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David Vicknair Overland Park, KS

I purchased the Medical Guardian (MG) Active Guardian with fall detection for my now 92 year-old mother who lives independently (but with close support). She is remarkably fit, mentally, physically and spiritually, for an octogenarian survivor of polio. Nevertheless, last fall after a short respiratory illness, we (mom, my wife and I) decided that she was a fall risk and that a medical monitoring system would provide all of us with a sense of security. I did my homework and chose MG with the Active Guardian option and fall detection to provide mom the freedom to take short walks with her Rollator Walker and to get her mail. Except for an initial blip with the free lock box, which would not unlock, the equipment arrived on time. The equipment is attractive and setup was easy. Everyone at Medical Guardian was helpful and friendly. Initially, MG's response was excellent. Several times mom accidently activated the device's fall detection feature and the MG staff responded quickly and courteously. Periodic monthly checks resulted in the same quick response. Unfortunately, we grew complacent in our confidence that MG was there. As it turns out, it wasn't. A week ago, mom suffered an out of left field, life threatening allergic reaction to some flowers brought to her by a caring friend. She used her rescue inhaler (a precaution due to her polio) activated her unit properly (press followed by vibration), but no one answered. Luckily her rescue breather kicked in, but she was severely shaken by the lack of response. Later she was able to contact MG, but their response was unsatisfactory. A few days later, she tested the device and northing happened, the unit completely failed to make a connection. We called MG and a customer service representative took us through a reset procedure after which we were told that the unit was functioning properly with excellent battery and signal strength. The only reason given for failure was a possible interruption in local cell service. I was initially inclined to accept this excuse, but knew that that MG functions on AT&T's very reliable cellular network, and so only once. Because mom's confidence in the MG service was shaken, I suggested that she test the system more often than the suggested once a month, but especially when she is most vulnerable to a fall--just before she goes out for her daily walk to retrieve her mail. AS A RESULT OF THESE TESTS WE ASSESS THE MEDICAL GUARDIAN ACTIVE GUARDIAN WITH FALL MONITORING SERVICE TO BE ENTIRELY UNRELIABLE. This morning has been the third time in a week that my mother has tried to activate her MG unit without it making a connection. Now she refuses to wear it and I don't blame her. I am realistic about technology, especially when there is a human element involved. Nothing works 100% of the time, but the MG service failed miserably during my mother's first crisis (if her rescue breather had not worked, she would be dead with all that that entails) and has failed consistently in subsequent follow up tests. I now wonder whether this is a recent or chronic problem. There is no way to know. I paid for the entire year in advance, but will be returning the unit and asking for a refund. I trust that MG will respond quickly to my request as I am in no mood to quibble. MG was supposed to be the best service with state of the art equipment. It has failed my mom miserably. And now I have to begin the frustrating process of finding an alternative service.

6 years ago

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Reply from Medical Guardian

Hello, Davd. Thank you for your review. We are sorry that you had a less than satisfactory experience. Can you provide us with the full name on the account as well as the phone number associated with it so that we can investigate this for you? Thank you.

Oct. 6th, 2020

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Patricia Dlugos Taunton, MA

After researching quite a few companies and reading customer feedback I found your company to be rated very high. Adam was amazing and I appreciated his patience, information and ordering expertise.

6 years ago

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Holly Blackmon Blossom, TX

Everyone was very friendly. Set up was easy, a bit too easy. Called and signed up for my mom. Got device quickly. Set up went smoothly. Two days after set up, pushed the button and nothing. It was a holiday weekend so had to wait until Monday to call. They said device wasn't charged but it had been on the charger all day and night. So they were going to send us a new charger. Never got it. Called back a week later. There was a glitch in the system and the charger order never went through. Now we are sending you a new charger. Got the new charger, set it up and charged device. Still wouldn't work. Called customer service. Oh well, your area doesn't have a consistent cell phone signal (which I believe but they couldn't have checked that when I called to sign up?). Send it back and we'll refund your money. Sent it back. Still waiting on the refund. But everyone was friendly.

6 years ago

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Reply from Medical Guardian

Hi, Holly. Thank you for your review. We are sorry that you had a less than satisfactory experience with the device and understand you having to cancel the service. We looked into the account and see that the unit was received on July 29th. Please allow 5-7 business days for the full refund to process. Thank you.

Jul. 30th, 2020

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Dianna Carter Bowling Green, IN

Very Good company. The customer service dept. and the sales dept. are customer friendly and ready to serve their customers to make your experience with Medical Guardian is one that you will tell others about.

6 years ago

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Kandilyn Hunter-Albo

Best products and value, the customer service Brian provided was absolutely amazing and he was very helpful and caring. He made the set up process quick, personal and effortless!!

6 years ago

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Concerned son Sacramento, CA

I signed up for the service for my elderly mother. I paid for a full year ahead of time. They do not make it clear the "FREE" equipment is not actually "FREE" it is only a loaner. The unit they shipped was used and had what appeared to be old food and other things on it. The power cord was dirty as if it had been behind someones dusty counter for years and the box was torn. Very disappointed. On a positive note, when I called customer service they apologized and stated we should never have been sent the unit. They are as of this review supposedly sending out a brand new unit. We will wait and see but my confidence level is very low at this point.

6 years ago

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Reply from Medical Guardian

Hello, thank you for your review. Your feedback and concerns are very important to us. We're going to send you a private message requesting your contact details and account-specific information so we can investigate your issue. Thank you!

May. 5th, 2020

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Judy Boyd Tucson, AZ

MADE IN AMERICA!!! I was referred by a friend who is very happy with hers and the cost. I also compared with other companies. The customer service gal was very helpful, no pressure, answered all my questions.

6 years ago

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Sylvia Breese Bentonville, AR

Very satisfied with the product and customer service. I have tested the product twice and they responded quickly. The product was very easy to set up. I have not had any issues at all.

7 years ago

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M Westfield Marlton, NJ

Active Guardian worked for my mother just fine for over a year. Paid for another year of monitoring. Suddenly the battery won't hold a charge for more than 24 hours, and then less than 12 hours!! They told us that AT&T has phased out 2G and 3G service so the device is hunting for cell towers and using battery power faster!! OK, but 12 hours is worthless, so we returned the device and are waiting for a refund. Medical Guardian knows this yet they still sell the Active Guardian touting up to 5 days of battery life. Be sure to test it out for coverage in your are during their trial period. But be aware that it uses 3G and that is being shut down by AT&T.

7 years ago

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Reply from Medical Guardian

Thank you for the review! We are sorry you felt your experience was less than satisfactory. We take your feedback very seriously, and will be sure to review your experience. We will send you a private message with account-specific details. Thank you again for your review, and have a great day!

Aug. 21st, 2019

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jOE Indianapolis, IN

Upon arrival to my home I learned the Base station was not preset/recorded in your computer system, which rendered it useless because my loved one could not be located. Also, the combination was not set on padlock so it is currently useless to us. I will have to call customer service again and be placed on hold forever to get this straightened out. I gave up once a few days ago. Lastly, the speaker on the base station is too weak to be clearly heard in the adjoining rooms. One would think your company would have integrated a headphone/ext speaker jack to allow your consumer the option of amplifying the caller. Because the beginning of this business arrangement and the speaker on base is so poor, I am left with no faith in your monitoring capability. I am leaning towards returning the system and reseaching another company offering your services. I paid for the service a full year in advance hoping to receive what I did not receive--more security and peace.

7 years ago

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Reply from Medical Guardian

Thank you for the review! We are sorry you felt your experience was less than satisfactory. We take your feedback very seriously, and will be sure to review your experience. We will send you a private message so we can look into the account and give you a call to discuss. Thank you again for your review, and have a great day!

Jul. 9th, 2019

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Rick Pinson, AL

Customer service has been great. Originally purchased the land line version but didn't work and had to exchange it for the cell tower model. Very easy to set up also with customer service

7 years ago

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Reply from Medical Guardian

Hi Rick,

We're happy you got a working device! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and welcome to the Medical Guardian family!

Jun. 14th, 2019

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Tan Toni Pensacola, FL

Everywhere in my house, I have 1-2 bars coverage! I have tons of windows. The sound coming out is not that clear and sometimes hard for my mom to understand. They sent the lock box key the first time with wrong combination ( we had discussed extensively.)

7 years ago

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Reply from Medical Guardian

Hello Tan Toni,

It sounds like there may be weaker AT&T coverage in your area with the information you provided. We offer a home-based, landline device for these instances if you would be open to a different device. Please reach out to us via Live Chat, via email at , or give us a call at 1 (800) 313-1191. Additionally, we apologize if you were sent a lock box with the wrong combination! Thank you.

Jun. 5th, 2019

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Suzanne Kendall Elgin, IL

They have very up to date technology on their equipment. Their representatives are professional and courteous on the phone and so helpful. I feel extremely confident that my husband has excellent guardians!!

7 years ago

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Reply from Medical Guardian

Hi Suzanne,

We're so happy that you and your husband feel confident in our company and we greatly appreciate you. We always hope that you are safe and protected!

Jun. 4th, 2019

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Donna H. Germantown, TN

The gentleman who helped me was gracious and patient. He explained everything to me so that I could order the product for my mother. I would highly recommend them for this product.

7 years ago

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Renee Scott Port Saint Lucie, FL

We had an issue with the first unit we received but it was corrected immediately and a new one was shipped that we received in 2 days. The phone support people are great. I hope we never have to use the service but i feel safe knowing it is there if needed.

7 years ago

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Steve Duvall McKinney, TX

The person I spoke to provided me the information I was calling about. He then asked if I wanted to schedule a callback so I could think it over. I said "No. I'll call you when we make a decision." After receiving three calls from this person I finally decided to block the number. It's sad that people, and companies, can't honor a simple request. It's this lack of acceptance of my request that makes me think twice about conducting business with a company.

7 years ago

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Reply from Medical Guardian

Steve, thank you for reaching out. As a policy, we make sure to not call people who have requested no callbacks. If that was not the case here, we apologize for the mistake. We are currently looking into your concerns and will be in touch.

Apr. 10th, 2019

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Pat Rio Rancho, NM

Thank you for your professionalism in helping me decide on a Medical Guardian device, even though I live where there are other people available ready to assist me, I feel safer.

7 years ago

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Esther Schiano Liverpool, NY

From the initial contact through the "Set Up" of equipment and testing everything went very smooth. Staff was excellent. They were very knowledgeable with answers to my questions, polite and considerate.

7 years ago

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Charles J Pietras Shallotte, NC

It took a little time to set up, but I have now tested it. Maybe a little longer response that from 911, but they did respond and they have all the info on what to do. Happy, so far.

7 years ago

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Sherri Ivor, VA

I called for information about the company's products for my father. The salesman was nice enough but seemed pushy. In the end, I did reluctantly order a subscription as opposed to talking it over with my father first. My VISA was charged the $49.45. I was told the product was being processed for shipment. I find out from the billing statement that my product was shipped USPS ground. So I've paid $50 to sit and wait for a product, which basically tells me that is the product acquisition fee. My statement also shows that I ordered a standard package when I specifically agreed to pay for a mobile package with 2 buttons. I am waiting to see what comes in. It has only been 10 days since I placed my order. USPS ground can take up to 6 weeks, according to my local post office. Now I sit and wait to see what happens. I am not pleased so far. Btw, there is NO lifetime warranty/guarantee like bestcompany.com advertised. Not sure I'll trust this site again. *After posting this review, I finally recieved a nice looking email from Medical Guardian with my shipping information and company contact information. Either serious coincidence or bestcompany.com commented?

7 years ago

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Reply from Medical Guardian

Sherri, thank you for the review. With regards to shipping, you should typically receive your device in 7 to 10 business days if the ground shipping option is chosen (2 calendar weeks excluding any holidays), so the 6-week timeframe you discussed in your review should not be a concern. Your device should arrive shortly if it has not already. We definitely want to ensure that you get the unit that you ordered, so if outstanding issues remain with this or the shipping process, please reply directly to this message so we can resolve these issues for you. Any information shared in your response will not be posted publically. If you could share with us your father's full name, address and phone number, we will look into your concerns and reach back out.

As far as warranty information is concerned, we do offer lifetime replacements for unit defects. Our optional protection plan will keep you covered in instances where your unit is lost, damaged or stolen. Don't hesitate to reach back out if you have any additional questions about this or any other issue. Thanks again for your feedback. Have a great weekend!

Feb. 15th, 2019

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Rhonda Elk Grove, CA

The salesman Ispoke to was polite and professional. He had a thorough knowledge of the product and sold me on the reputation of the company and the product. A billing error was made, I was billed for $439 instead of $39. Customer Service friendly and professional and took care of the problem ASAP.

7 years ago

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Victoria Block Boynton Beach, FL

We haven’t had to use it yet but having it gives us peace of mind. The sales staff was excellent and made buying it easy. I paid for expedited service and hs it in two days. Very easy to use.

7 years ago

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Terry Brown Cantrall, IL

The sales representative was very helpful and honest. He did not push me to buy anything but what I needed. All I have done thus far is to order the system. More reviews will follow. I am impressed at this point.

7 years ago

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John Piscataway, NJ

So far, so good. Adam, the sales representative was informative and helpful. The product arrived quickly. And Autumn, the customer service representative who helped us activate & test the devices was thorough and helpful.

7 years ago

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Gary Bisnow Kailua-Kona, HI

I researched many medical alert systems, and found Medical Guardian to be one of the best. I liked the features such as the smart watch, and the coverage throughout the United States. The only disadvantages I found was it does not detect falls, and it is expensive in comparison with other medical alert systems

7 years ago

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Laurie Shelton, WA

I contacted Medical Guardian about getting a fall monitor for my 94 year old mother. Unknown to me, the same day another family member bought one (different brand) at a local store. I have been getting call after call from Medical Guardian. I explain what happened , that I don't need one anymore, but I keep getting the calls. Then, they sent me one (without my permission). No one I have talked to knows why I was sent one, or who sent it, or even how I return it. And I keep getting sales calls. I really don't have time to deal with this right now, or to explain the situation yet again to another sales person.

7 years ago

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Reply from Medical Guardian

Laurie, thank you for reaching out. We're sorry for the confusion surrounding the unit that was sent to your mother. We definitely want to make this situation right for you both. Would you be able to help us out by providing some additional information? Any information shared in your response will not be posted publicly. If you could provide us with your mother's full name, address and phone number, we will look into your concerns. Thanks again for reaching out!

Dec. 21st, 2018

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Lois Orange Park, FL

I have only had it a short time. I accidentally activated it grabbing something from dog and I must have hit it, they responded quickly and made sure I was ok. My doctors are thrilled I have it.

7 years ago

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Reply from Medical Guardian

Lois, your doctors are right to be thrillled, we are too!

Nov. 27th, 2018

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Dan Green Bay, WI

Problem I found was that the contact numbers listed were called and so was dispatch and that is wrong. I do not like the fact that they will not cancel the service till they receive the item back so that eats up money for nothing they come out ahead on this deal I did have communication problems and people not listening correctly as well Make sure you ask lots of questions before you agree to the service

7 years ago

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Reply from Medical Guardian

Dan, thank you for the feedback. We would like to look further into your concerns. Would you help us in locating your account? Any information shared in your response will not be posted publicly. If you could provide us with your full name, address and phone number, we can look into your case more thoroughly. Thanks again for reaching out and we hope you have a lovely day!

Nov. 14th, 2018

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Jo Ann Brandenburg, KY

You see what I mean about not being technical with electronic devises and this little screw up is an example of the lack of that ability because I had already started your reply and accidentally hit the key send. At any rate, I can not use the pendent because of the thyroid cancer and I can not use the watch because of my inability to set the electrical watch. No help addressed. Why buy something when can not use it? So I have not recontacted with the lady.

7 years ago

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Reply from Medical Guardian

Jo Ann, thank you for the review and for considering our devices. As far as our Freedom Guardian Watch, it will set the time itself, so there is no need for you to do so. If that still seems too complicated, we suggest that you look into our Mobile Guardian with a wrist pendant. It allows for you to be protected while at home and on the go. Please don't hesitate to reply directly to this message with any additional questions or concerns.

Oct. 30th, 2018

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Kathleen A Kelly Wood Dale, IL

I was given very competent service. I was able to get a plan that works for my needs. All items supplied were explained and come with the plan. By paying for the 1st year, I got 2 months free.

8 years ago

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Shirley Hurst Overland Park, KS

I spoke to Adam and he gave me a lot of information about medical guardian. I’m starting to think about getting a system but not quite ready yet. He was very pleasant and informative .

8 years ago

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Barbara Broadley Tampa, FL

I spoke w/ JP today, 9/3 in am . He was very patient, informative, (more then once) explaining equipment and pricing. I feel confident have made the right choice for myself.

8 years ago

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Dennis J Hopkins

I'm very impressed with the service I received via my phone. The Device seems very well constructed and simple to use. The friend I purchased this for loves it and now feels safer.

8 years ago

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Maureen Livermore Apple Valley, CA

I dislike that you can not get information without giving them ALL your contact info. I wanted to go back and check on the shipping process. (I did order this one). I ended up calling and was told finally, after 8 days, I had cleared the billing process. Now I was to wait for it to be shipped. When I expressed concern to how long it was taking I was reminded I could have done express shipping to expedite the process. It is not even in the mail yet and he could not tell me when it would be, except, it takes 7-10 business days to get it. Already very disappointed. I also did not like the ordering process because it did not give me a date that it would come and their communication was very vague. I really hope the service works once it FINALLY gets here. If you are looking into ordering pay the extra money to get it to you so you don't have wait and wait and wait. According to their reply they will not get it to me in 10 business days, it will be 11. I will be getting it 11 business days, not 10.

8 years ago

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Reply from Medical Guardian

Maureen, thank you for reaching out. We are sorry that the shipping process is slower than you would have liked. Your unit has shipped out and is scheduled to arrive by end of day 8/22. This is within the 7-10 business day timeframe discussed on your call. We understand your eagerness to get your father's Classic Guardian as soon as possible but hope that you both will appreciate what it offers when it arrives. In the meanwhile, please don't hesitate to reach back out if you have any other questions. You can reply directly to this message if you prefer or reach out to our Customer Care team as you did previously. Thanks again for the feedback. Have a great day!

Aug. 16th, 2018

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Nancy Westvang Poulsbo, WA

They were very informative on the phone regarding the various options and payment system. We opted for the annual plan which gave us two months free. Plus you can cancel and get reimbursed for the months not used

8 years ago