Monthly Connection
$49/month
- Once per calendar month
- 30-minute visits
- Three-month minimum
Test & Connect · Membership
Your medical alert gets checked. You get something to look forward to.
Scheduled 30-minute visits for older adults in St. George, Santa Clara, Washington, and Hurricane. Every visit includes friendly conversation, a general well-being check, and a test of their existing medical alert button, if they have one.
- Informed by years in medical alert emergency dispatch
- Jenell is a certified Senior Home Safety Specialist®
- Independent and non-medical
Membership plans
Choose how often. Every visit is 30 minutes.
Recommended
Every 2 Weeks
$102/month
- Every two weeks, 26 visits a year
- 30-minute visits
- Three-month minimum
Weekly Connection
$195/month
- Every week, 52 visits a year
- 30-minute visits
- Three-month minimum
All plans are billed monthly, on the same date each calendar month. Every 2 Weeks and Weekly visits follow their schedule, so some months have one more visit than others. Openings are limited and depend on location and availability.
Compare the plans
Same visit, same benefits. Only the schedule changes.
| Included | Monthly | Every 2 Weeks | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-minute personal visit | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Friendly conversation and connection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| General well-being check | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medical alert button test, if applicable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brief family update, when authorized | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Access to member discounts | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Access to Priority Check-Ins | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Three-month minimum | Yes | Yes | Yes |
All three memberships include the same services and benefits. The only difference is how often I visit.
Each visit
What Happens During a Test & Connect Visit?
- A friendly, scheduled in-person visit.
- Conversation and a general well-being check.
- A test of their existing medical alert button, when they have one and with their permission.
- A look for visible equipment concerns or contact information that may need updating.
- A brief update to an authorized family member, if requested.
A working button matters. So does having someone stop by.
Pressing the button is the quick part. The rest of the visit is time together, and a regular chance to notice small changes before they become big ones.
How the button test works
Testing goes through their existing monitoring provider, following that provider's steps. Red Desert Check-In does not provide medical alert monitoring, emergency dispatch, or equipment repair, and does not access or change monitoring accounts.
A test shows whether the button worked at the time of the visit. It cannot guarantee how the equipment or an emergency response will perform later.
No medical alert? They can still join at the same price. We skip the test, and I can share local options from the Community Board.
Spend the visit their way
Walk
A short walk, fresh air, and conversation.
We walk side by side at their pace. I do not provide hands-on support.
Talk
Coffee, stories, or simply someone who listens.
Play
Cards, a puzzle, a board game, or reading together.
Member pricing
More Benefits for Test & Connect Members
Active members pay less for any extra service they need.
| Additional service | Regular | Member |
|---|---|---|
| Home Safety Assessment | $175 | $155 |
| Home Safety Re-Check | $95 | $75 |
| Additional Personal Check-In | $70 | $55 |
| After a Fall or Hospital Stay | $265 | $235 |
| Priority Check-In | Members only | $85 |
These services are optional. They are not included in the monthly membership and are billed separately when you request them. Member pricing also applies to active Seasonal Home Watch members.
Priority Check-In: an extra visit outside the regular schedule, for when you cannot reach your loved one or something feels off. Available only to active members, depending on scheduling, service area, and availability. It is not an emergency service. If someone may be hurt or in danger, call 911.
Why this service exists
Built from years on the other end of the button.
Before Red Desert Check-In, I spent about 10 years working in medical alert emergency dispatch, taking the calls that come in when someone presses their button. Those years taught me what families worry about most: a fall no one knew about, a parent who has been alone too long, a phone that rings with no answer, and a medical alert no one has tested in months.
Test & Connect is built around those worries. A regular visit means someone checks the button, notices how things are going, and lets you know.
Jenell
- Certified Senior Home Safety Specialist®
- EMD and CPR certified
- Completed CDC STEADI fall prevention training
- Dementia Ambassador, Utah State University (in progress)
- About 10 years in medical alert emergency dispatch
Red Desert Check-In is independent. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any medical alert monitoring company.
Common questions
Good to know before you start.
How does the three-month minimum work?
Every plan starts with a three-month minimum. After that, it continues month to month until you cancel. To cancel, let me know before your next billing date.
How are visits scheduled?
We pick a regular day and time on the free call, and visits are scheduled in advance. If you need to move a visit, give me at least 24 hours' notice and we will find another time. Openings are limited, so the earlier you ask, the easier it is to find a time that works.
How does billing work?
Plans are billed monthly, on the same date each calendar month. The price stays the same each month. Every 2 Weeks and Weekly visits follow their actual schedule, so some months include one more visit than others. Venmo, card, or cash.
What does the medical alert test involve?
With your loved one's permission, I press the button and test the base unit, following their provider's testing steps, and confirm the monitoring center received the signal. I do not access or change accounts, and I do not repair equipment. If something looks off, I will help you contact the provider.
What if they don't have a medical alert?
They can still join at the same price. The visit is conversation, a well-being check, and the activity they choose. If you would like, I can share local medical alert options from the Community Board.
Is this an emergency service?
No. Red Desert Check-In is not an emergency response service and does not monitor medical alerts. In an emergency, call 911.
Do you drive clients anywhere?
No. I do not provide transportation.
Also available
Not ready for a membership?
One-Time Personal Check-In
$70 · Up to 60 minutes, with a written update. The medical alert can be tested during the visit when applicable.
Learn MoreHome Safety Assessment
From $175 · A 240-point walkthrough with an Age Safe® Home Score™ and a same-day report.
Learn MoreAfter a Fall or Hospital Stay
$265 · A fall-focused safety assessment and two 45-minute follow-up check-ins.
Learn MoreSeasonal Home Watch
From $120 a month · Checks on the house while you are away for the season.
Learn MoreReady when you are
Start with a free 15-minute call.
We will talk about your loved one, their medical alert, and which plan fits. No pressure and no sales pitch.
- Appointments are scheduled in advance.
- Membership openings are limited and depend on location and availability.
- All memberships have a three-month minimum.
- Red Desert Check-In is not an emergency response service. In an emergency, call 911.