Comparing medical alert systems can be tricky because pricing structures vary. Monthly fees generally range from $20–$45, but additional fees can significantly impact the total cost.
For example, at-home systems usually cost less than mobile devices, but some companies with lower monthly fees may charge higher upfront equipment fees. To help simplify the decision-making process, this guide covers all cost factors you need to consider.
Why trust Aging in Place
We’ve spent more than 3,000 hours conducting in-depth research on medical alert systems. Here’s what we’ve done so far:
- Put each system through our rigorous hands-on testing process in our in-house testing lab
- Took the systems on the go, wearing them to parks, stores, and friends’ homes
- Interviewed and consulted with licensed professional caregivers and gerontologists
- Mystery shopped 15 medical alert system brands
- Surveyed medical alert system users
- Hosted focus groups with medical alert system users
Read more in our medical alert system testing methodology.
Costs of medical alert systems
Medical alert systems come in two main categories: at-home and on-the-go devices.