Medicare in Grant Parish by the numbers
| Grant Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,507 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 16.0% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,755 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,048 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 43.1% | 57.5% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 3,507 residents age 65 and older, Grant Parish is 47th among 64 Louisiana parishes for older residents. That group is 16.0% of its population, compared with 17.4% across Louisiana. Another 1,316 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Among residents 65 and older, 59% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 43.1% of Grant Parish residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower than the 57.5% average across Louisiana. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Grant Parish
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Grant Parish as a metro county (counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population). 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 4,553 Medicare beneficiaries in Grant Parish (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 21% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Grant Parish, CMS reported about 557 emergency room visits and 244 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (648) and close to it for hospital stays (237). About 8% 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 Grant Parish can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Grant Parish; we help Grant Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Grant Parish
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Grant Parish. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Communities and ZIP codes in Grant Parish
The largest communities in Grant Parish by 2023 Census population estimates are Colfax (1,391), Montgomery (620), Dry Prong (441), Pollock (389), Georgetown (272), Creola (257). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Grant Parish include 71407, 71417, 71423, 71432, 71454, 71467. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in Grant 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 Grant Parish residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Grant Parish households, including 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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- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
Grant Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaquemines Parish | 3,388 | 69.0% | 25% | Metro |
| Richland Parish | 3,755 | 52.2% | 31% | Metro |
| St. James Parish | 3,921 | 70.3% | 18% | Metro |
| East Feliciana Parish | 3,949 | 59.6% | 20% | Metro |
| Assumption Parish | 4,199 | 62.7% | 19% | Metro |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | 4,331 | 68.7% | 21% | Metro |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.