Medicare in Red River Parish by the numbers
| Red River Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,474 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 20.0% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,801 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 940 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 52.2% | 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 1,474 residents age 65 and older, Red River Parish is 61st among 64 Louisiana parishes for older residents. That group is 20.0% of its population, compared with 17.4% across Louisiana. About 574 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 58% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in Red River Parish is 52.2% of people with Medicare, lower than the Louisiana average of 57.5%. 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 Red River Parish
The USDA classifies Red River Parish as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 1,884 Medicare beneficiaries in Red River Parish (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 27% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 20%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Red River Parish, CMS reported about 799 emergency room visits and 408 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (648) and higher than it for hospital stays (237). About 13% 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 Red River Parish can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Red River Parish; we help Red River Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Red River Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Red River Parish:
- CHRISTUS Coushatta Health Care Center — Coushatta (critical access; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 of 5)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Where people live in Red River Parish
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Red River Parish at Coushatta (1,678), Martin (508), Hall Summit (265), Edgefield (192), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Red River Parish number 2: 71019, 71034. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Red River 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.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Louisiana Department of Insurance: Louisiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Red River Parish residents
Here is what we can help Red River Parish residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
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Get my plan comparisonPlain-English Medicare answers
- 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?
Red River Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catahoula Parish | 1,630 | 46.7% | 23% | Rural |
| Caldwell Parish | 1,792 | 51.0% | 26% | Rural |
| East Carroll Parish | 1,085 | 52.9% | 33% | Rural |
| Tensas Parish | 1,084 | 50.9% | 27% | Rural |
| West Carroll Parish | 2,054 | 45.4% | 22% | Rural |
| LaSalle Parish | 2,410 | 35.3% | 22% | Rural |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.