LifeStation Medical Alert Review

LifeStation's medical alert systems are simple but get the job done. There's no complicated pricing to worry about, and the monthly fees are standard for the industry. The biggest drawbacks include no landline system and no way to purchase a plan online, but LifeSation offers unique integrations with Uber and Amazon Alexa devices.

LifeStation’s monitoring service starts at $32.95 per month for an at-home system without automatic fall detection. This price is standard for most cellular medical alert systems, but it's not the most affordable option on the market. 

The only LifeStation cost you have to worry about is the monthly monitoring fee, which starts at about $31 to $44 depending on the equipment you choose. You don't pay any equipment fees—all LifeStation products are provided to you for free, and you send them back to cancel the service.

LifeStation offers just a couple of add-ons that increase the monthly cost:

• Fall detection: $10 to $15 per month
• Spouse coverage: about $4 per month

There are no hidden activation or installation fees.

You can also purchase accessories like wall buttons and a lockbox, but LifeStation declined to share pricing information with us. We recommend calling for a custom quote.

LifeStation requires no long-term contracts, but you're welcome to pay on a quarterly or annual basis if that's easier for you. You can cancel any time. 

LifeStation offers a 30-day money-back guarantee with no pro-rated refunds. Expect to pay return shipping. If you're unable to return the equipment or it's damaged, LifeStation may charge an extra fee of around $300.

LifeStation has all the ingredients of a quality medical alert system: professional monitoring, quality equipment, and options for both at-home and active older adults.

We’ve laid out the blueprints of LifeStation’s plans to show you starting costs and what's included with each plan.

This mobile medical alert device is a good choice for anyone with parents or grandparents who wander or fall into confusion. It goes with them wherever they go, so you can also see their location for yourself. But, unlike a regular smartphone, the LifeStation alert is a one-touch system that connects them to help instantly.

The Find My Loved One feature also comes with this LifeStation mobile GPS device. It works as a text alert or Amazon Alexa skill. Just ask your Amazon Echo or text the feature to look into your loved one’s location. You’ll find out almost instantly.

LifeStation has a few features that make it extra helpful for caretakers and loved ones of older adults.

• Find My Loved One: This text feature comes with the On-The-Go GPS unit. It’s available as a skill through the Amazon Alexa app. Text it or ask your Amazon Echo to “find my loved one,” and the alert system will locate them through the mobile LTE and GPS features.
• Partnership with Uber: LifeStation’s collaboration with Uber brings independent living into the 21st century. If your loved one no longer drives or you aren’t available to take them, they can call LifeStation to get a ride.
• Five-Diamond monitoring center: In partnership with The Monitoring Association (TMA), LifeStation is part of the Five-Diamond program. This program sets high standards for the professionals looking out for your loved ones. Their commitments include reducing false alarms, continuing their professional training, and improving customer service.

LifeStation has two UL-Listed monitoring centers staffed with trained professionals. These redundant monitoring centers serve customers across the US 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If one fails, the other will be up and running, so help is never far away.

The gold standard doesn’t stop there. LifeStation is part of the CSAA Five Diamond program. It’s less of an award and more of an initiative program that agrees to random checks, fewer false alarms, and better service.

You can use the medical alert equipment to call LifeStation’s monitoring pros any time of day or night for questions or help. They can even order an Uber through LifeStation when they have an appointment.

Be warned that you have to call to order a system. Some customers may prefer ordering over the phone, but it can be a downfall for the phone-shy among us. Either way, rest assured that the customer service rep on the other line will set you up with a system and customize it to your needs.¹

LifeStation’s prices aren’t the lowest, but these contract-free systems come with helpful add-ons that make it money well spent. The company also requires orders over the phone, which is good news for some but an inconvenience for others.

Finally, we tested the LifeStation Sidekick Smart hands-on. We tested its health-monitoring capabilities, waterproof claims, and battery life.

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1. Medical Alert Advice, “Why is TMA (CSAA) Five Diamond Monitoring Center Important For Medical Alert Monitoring?.” Accessed August 31, 2022.