Medical Alert Systems
for Assisted Living Facilities

Help your residents maintain mobility and feel safe moving independently — all while ensuring they get immediate assistance during emergencies. With Medical Care Alert, wireless and wearable medical alert devices are within reach. Explore options suitable for your care facility.
Why Medical Alert Systems Are Essential in Assisted Living Facilities
Medical alert systems encourage independence for residents in assisted living communities. They give the elderly and people with disabilities the confidence to remain mobile even without constant physical monitoring from their care providers. At Medical Care Alert, we offer medical alert devices for assisted living facilities that are vital for:
- Promoting resident independence and confidence.
- Enhancing resident safety and well-being.
- Supporting efficient staff workflows.
- Building trust with residents and families.
Distinct Needs and Challenges in Assisted Living Addressed by Medical Alert Systems
Assisted living facilities often face systemic challenges, such as staffing shortages and increasing operational costs. Medical alert systems offer a cost-effective solution, while also helping mitigate risks associated with falls and medical emergencies. They help facilities provide a higher level of care and provide assurance to their residents' loved ones:
- Residents maintain independence, but with a reduced risk for falls or medical events.
- Residents can spend time in communal spaces, outdoors and in their own apartments, where there is mobile coverage.
- Staff get instant alerts during emergencies, lowering the need for constant physical monitoring.
- Residents who are new to using technology have access to simple, intuitive devices that only require easy setup.
Types of Medical Alert Solutions for Assisted Living
Medical Care Alert offers a selection of personal emergency response systems for assisted living residents, such as:
- Wearable alert devices: These discreet, comfortable pendants and wristbands are suitable for daily wear. They are waterproof for use in bathrooms and showers.
- Mobile medical alert systems: GPS-enabled devices are ideal for residents who leave campus or are active outdoors.
- Fall detection technology: Personal emergency devices are programmed to send automatic alerts if a resident falls and cannot press the button.
- Facility-wide coverage: Our devices with wireless, cellular technology don't require landlines or rewiring. They offer reliable operation in apartments, hallways, dining areas and outdoors.
- Staff management dashboard and mobile app: A comprehensive app provides real-time status and alerts for all residents in one place. It helps with easy identification of who needs help, where and why.
How Medical Alert Systems Work in Assisted Living
Here's how our medical alert devices work:
- The resident presses the wearable button (or a fall is detected automatically).
- A United States-based Emergency Medical Technician or Dispatcher responds and assesses the situation.
- Staff members are notified instantly and provided with the resident's location and profile.
- Family and emergency contacts are notified as needed.
- The operator remains on the line until help arrives.
Medical Care Alert operates monitoring centers in the U.S., maintaining data privacy compliance according to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability standards. We ensure all resident information is protected and used only during emergencies.
Why Choose Medical Care Alert for Your Assisted Living Facility?
Medical Care Alert is a trusted provider of reliable medical alert devices for assisted living facilities. Beyond our high-performing devices, our world-class customer support sets us apart from others. See why facilities trust us for their medical emergency alert needs:
- Highly trained, U.S.-based operators: Our team of U.S.-based operators undergoes intensive training, including sensitivity courses and senior interactions. We also have Spanish-speaking operators and provide support for deaf residents.
- Seamless implementation: Our plug-and-play setup requires no disruptive installation. We also provide staff training and ongoing support for maximum reliability.
- Proven results and family testimonials: We take pride in the positive feedback from families of device users.
- Resident portability: We offer device portability, allowing residents to bring their system if they move within or between communities.
- Special offers and resources: We provide free key lockboxes to give EMT/EMD teams easy access to the resident during emergencies. We also offer veteran discounts, free brochures and resources, and multiple contact options.
Promote Independence Among Your Residents Without Risking Their Safety
Medical Care Alert is a trusted provider of innovative medical alert devices for assisted living facilities. Ergonomically designed for the elderly, blind and deaf individuals, and those with cognitive impairment, our products help maintain mobility and promote independence while reducing the risk of falls and emergencies. Contact us to learn more about products that suit your care protocols.