Assumption Parish Medicare at a glance
| Assumption Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,199 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.8% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,240 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,287 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 62.7% | 57.5% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
Assumption Parish ranks 41st of 64 Louisiana parishes by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 4,199 people in that age group, or 20.8% of residents (statewide: 17.4%). About 1,524 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 60% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 10% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 62.7% of Assumption Parish residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 57.5% average across Louisiana. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Assumption Parish
Assumption Parish is a metro county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. Metro counties usually have more hospitals and more insurers competing for Medicare members, so there can be more plans to compare.
CMS counts 5,343 Medicare beneficiaries in Assumption Parish (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 19% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Assumption Parish, CMS reported about 650 emergency room visits and 187 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (648) and lower than it for hospital stays (237). About 10% received home health care. These figures describe how people use care under Original Medicare; they do not show what any plan covers or costs.
Sources: CMS Medicare Geographic Variation, 2023; USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in Assumption Parish can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Assumption Parish; we help Assumption Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Assumption Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Assumption Parish:
- Assumption Community Hospital — Napoleonville (rural emergency; nonprofit; emergency services)
A hospital being in the county does not mean every plan covers it. Medicare Advantage networks differ by plan, so we check the hospitals and doctors you actually use before you enroll. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Communities and ZIP codes in Assumption Parish
People in Assumption Parish live in communities such as Napoleonville (514) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Assumption Parish include 70339, 70341, 70372, 70390, 70391, 70393. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Assumption Parish?
Reach out to us: fill out our short form or call (571) 354-0146, and a licensed agent will compare the plans available to you, check your doctors and drugs, and stay with you each year at renewal. For general Medicare information, the federal helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare resources from official sources
- Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov, searchable by ZIP code.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Louisiana Department of Insurance: Louisiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Assumption Parish residents
Here is what we can help Assumption Parish residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
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Assumption Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Baton Rouge Parish | 4,331 | 68.7% | 21% | Metro |
| East Feliciana Parish | 3,949 | 59.6% | 20% | Metro |
| St. James Parish | 3,921 | 70.3% | 18% | Metro |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | 4,633 | 65.6% | 18% | Metro |
| Richland Parish | 3,755 | 52.2% | 31% | Metro |
| Union Parish | 4,844 | 44.2% | 20% | Metro |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.