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Best Emergency Response Providers in Ottawa, ON

Ottawa has 6 emergency response providers on Senior Care Path, averaging 4.1 stars across 1,156 Google reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest right now are Qualicare Home Care Ottawa, Bruyère Health and Bruyère Health Élisabeth-Bruyère Hospital.

Personal emergency response systems (PERS) that link a senior to help at the press of a button.

Below you will find every provider ranked by Confidence Score, real reviews, what these services cost and how to fund them, what to look for, and local guidance, so you can compare with clarity and request quotes when you are ready. Updated August 2026.

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Ottawa Emergency Response Providers | 1,156 Reviews

6 retailers

Qualicare Home Care Ottawa

1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7, Canada

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Qualicare Home Care Ottawa 7
76/ 100

Good confidence

4.9(54 reviews)

“I’ve had an amazing experience with Qualicare! From the beginning, the team has been easy to communicate with and really made an effort to understand what I...”

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Provides: Emergency Response Systems

Comprehensive in-home care tailored to seniors' changing needs through a 360-degree approach. A local Care Expert, often a Registered Nurse, conducts an... Read more

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Bruyère Health

43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5C8, Canada

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Bruyère Health 7
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.4(21 reviews)

“When it was cold out there in and out for me, those amazing humen being working at Bruyere beind matket, made my orderal easier to cope with, with pains of a...”

Seniors-first serviceSeniors-first serviceMultilingual (2 languages)Multilingual (2 languages)

Provides: Emergency Response Systems

Eastern Ontario's leading organization dedicated to serving older adults and those with complex medical needs. The organization brings together compassionate,... Read more

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Bruyère Health Élisabeth-Bruyère Hospital

43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5B8, Canada

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Bruyère Health Élisabeth-Bruyère Hospital 7
60/ 100

Developing confidence

3.5(97 reviews)

“My father was admitted to the Palliative Care Unit at Bruyere for end of life care. The Dr's, Nurses and PCA's at this facility are extraordinary. The care and...”

Seniors-first serviceSeniors-first serviceWell reviewed (97+ reviews)Well reviewed (97+ reviews)Multilingual (2 languages)Multilingual (2 languages)

Provides: Emergency Response Systems

Serves as Eastern Ontario's primary health organization dedicated to caring for older adults and those with complex medical needs. The organization... Read more

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The Ottawa Hospital

501 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6, Canada

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The Ottawa Hospital 7
60/ 100

Developing confidence

3.1(971 reviews)

“My wife and I have been at the hospital a lot due to her having high risk pregnancies, but the staff has always been so cordial. The nurses are absolutely...”

Seniors-first serviceSeniors-first serviceWell reviewed (971+ reviews)Well reviewed (971+ reviews)Multilingual (2 languages)Multilingual (2 languages)

Provides: Emergency Response Systems

Operates three main campuses (Civic, General, and Riverside) throughout Ottawa, offering comprehensive acute care and rehabilitation services relevant to older adults.... Read more

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Barnes Protection Services Inc.

800 Torsa Ct, Ottawa, ON K2B 8P8, Canada

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54/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(1 reviews)

“Quick and friendly service. Great pricing”

Seniors-first serviceSeniors-first serviceLicensed & accreditedLicensed & accreditedHighly rated (4.5+ on Google)Highly rated (4.5+ on Google)

Provides: Emergency Response Systems

Personal life safety devices including medical pendants with fall-detection technology and built-in GPS to help seniors and their families stay connected... Read more

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Red Dot Alerts

1900 City Park Dr, Ottawa, ON K1J 1A3, Canada

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Red Dot Alerts
38/ 100

Limited confidence

3.7(12 reviews)

“Great customer service! Saviour for old people!!!”

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Provides: Medical Alert Systems, Fall Detection, Senior Monitoring Systems

Personal alert buttons and wearable devices designed to help seniors live independently while staying connected to emergency support. The RDA Mobile pendant offers... Read more

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Local retailers from public business listings, scored on public Google signals. Senior Care Path hasn't independently vetted every one, so always confirm pricing, warranty, and return policy before you buy.

Our methodology

How we rank the Ottawa retailers above

We order every provider by our SCP Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from the signals families tell us matter most:

  • A strong Google rating and a real volume of verified reviews
  • Complete, verified contact and location details
  • Confirmed senior / accessibility focus, licensing, and accreditations
  • Independent verification and listing completeness

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Google reviews

Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, so the feedback is from real customers across these 6 retailers, never written by us.

100-point

SCP Confidence Score

Our own trust rating, recomputed as listings are verified and updated, decides the order above. It answers one question: can you trust this provider?

How Ottawa retailers are rated

Google star ratings across 6 retailers.

  • 4.5 and up2
  • 4.0 to 4.41
  • 3.5 to 3.92
  • Under 3.51

Confidence Score range

How the 6 Ottawa retailers fall across our trust tiers.

  • High0 communities
  • Good1 community
  • Developing4 communities
  • Limited1 community

Table of contents

  1. 01How much do emergency response systems cost in Ottawa?
  2. 02What families are saying
  3. 03Who these providers help most
  4. 04What to look for
  5. 05Frequently asked questions

How much do emergency response systems cost in Ottawa?

Typical cost: $20–$60/month. Monitored vs unmonitored, and mobile vs in-home.

Most monitoring is a monthly subscription paid out of pocket; some provincial programs, veterans' benefits, or private insurance help. Prescribed devices may count toward the Medical Expense Tax Credit.

Emergency Response Systems grants & funding

What families are saying about emergency response providers in Ottawa

A 4.1 star average across 1,156 Google reviews of 6 retailers. Here is a sample, straight from customers and families.

“My wife and I have been at the hospital a lot due to her having high risk pregnancies, but the staff has always been so cordial. The nurses are absolutely amazing and make you feel comfortable. Great staff and the doctors were also super...”
Mike Lionel on The Ottawa Hospital
“My father was admitted to the Palliative Care Unit at Bruyere for end of life care. The Dr's, Nurses and PCA's at this facility are extraordinary. The care and compassion these professionals give is world class. I read another review that...”
Akil “Abe” Spooner on Bruyère Health Élisabeth-Bruyère Hospital
“I’ve had an amazing experience with Qualicare! From the beginning, the team has been easy to communicate with and really made an effort to understand what I needed. They helped set everything up in a way that actually worked for my...”
Izzy Sicoli on Qualicare Home Care Ottawa
“When it was cold out there in and out for me, those amazing humen being working at Bruyere beind matket, made my orderal easier to cope with, with pains of a loved one. May God give you guys health and peace in this world! No words to...”
TheFairGuy on Bruyère Health

Who these providers help most across Ottawa retailers

Drawn from the details each provider publishes, a quick read on what is common locally and what sets a provider apart.

Share of the 5 retailers that publish this detail.

  • Active seniors wanting portable protection away from home20%
  • Families managing the care of loved ones remotely20%
  • Families seeking peace of mind about aging parents' safety20%
  • Families seeking respite care and navigation of the health-care system20%
  • Long-term care residents20%
  • Older adults in rehabilitation after hospitalization20%
  • Older adults living alone or in independent housing20%
  • Older adults needing complex continuing care20%

What to look for in emergency response systems retailers

  • 24/7 monitored vs auto-dial only
  • Coverage at home vs on the go
  • Contract terms and equipment ownership

Frequently asked questions

How much do emergency response systems cost in Ottawa?
Typical Canadian pricing is $20–$60/month. Monitored vs unmonitored, and mobile vs in-home. Costs in Ottawa also depend on your home and the provider, request quotes to compare.
How many emergency response providers are there in Ottawa?
Senior Care Path lists 6 emergency response providers serving Ottawa, Ontario, each with a Confidence Score, Google rating, and direct contact details.
How are the retailers ranked?
By our Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from real signals like reviews, verified details, and completeness. The strongest, most complete listings rise to the top.
How do I choose emergency response systems retailers in Ottawa?
Compare by Confidence Score and reviews, confirm licensing, insurance, and references, and request quotes from two or three. 24/7 monitored vs auto-dial only.

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