Gloucester County Medicare at a glance
| Gloucester County | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 8,755 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.9% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 10,792 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 3,734 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 34.6% | 39.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 8,755 residents age 65 and older, Gloucester County is 43rd among 133 Virginia counties for older residents. That group is 21.9% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Virginia. Another 3,389 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Census 2023 estimates show 60% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 8% is 85 or older. About 34.6% of people with Medicare in Gloucester County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Virginia average of 39.6%. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Gloucester County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Gloucester County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 10,522 Medicare beneficiaries in Gloucester County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 7% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Gloucester County, CMS reported about 662 emergency room visits and 164 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (589) and lower than it for hospital stays (206). About 9% 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.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Gloucester County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Gloucester County; we help Gloucester County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Gloucester County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Gloucester County:
- Riverside Walter Reed Hospital — Gloucester (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 of 5)
Network rules, not geography, decide whether a plan covers a hospital. We look up the hospitals and doctors you use and check them against each plan 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 Gloucester County
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Gloucester County include 23061, 23062, 23072. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Gloucester County?
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.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace, Virginia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Virginia Bureau of Insurance: Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Gloucester County residents
Here is what we can help Gloucester County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
Let’s check your Gloucester County options together
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- Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: how to choose
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
Gloucester County compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botetourt County | 8,392 | 38.2% | 6% | Metro |
| Isle of Wight County | 8,322 | 37.9% | 6% | Metro |
| Culpeper County | 9,479 | 32.8% | 9% | Metro |
| Pulaski County | 7,990 | 45.6% | 13% | Metro |
| Warren County | 7,355 | 40.4% | 9% | Metro |
| Goochland County | 7,155 | 27.0% | 4% | Metro |
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