Robeson County Medicare at a glance
| Robeson County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 19,007 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 16.2% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 26,275 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 19,708 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 75.0% | 57.9% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 19,007 residents age 65 and older, Robeson County is 34th among 100 North Carolina counties for older residents. That group is 16.2% of its population, compared with 17.6% across North Carolina. About 7,065 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 61% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 8% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Robeson County is 75.0% of people with Medicare, higher than the North Carolina average of 57.9%. 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 Robeson County
Robeson County is a smaller-city and town county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of 20,000 or more, adjacent to a metro area. Counties like this often sit between a metro area and rural communities, so some residents use hospitals and specialists in a neighboring county and a plan’s network across the county line matters.
CMS counts 26,707 Medicare beneficiaries in Robeson County (2023). Their average age is 71, younger than the North Carolina average of 73. About 27% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 13%. 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 Robeson County, CMS reported about 764 emergency room visits and 269 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (572) and higher than it for hospital stays (210). About 7% 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 Robeson County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Robeson County; we help Robeson County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Robeson County
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Robeson County:
- Southeastern Regional Medical Center — Lumberton (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 2 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.
Robeson County: communities and ZIP codes
People in Robeson County live in communities such as Lumberton (19,121), Red Springs (3,142), Pembroke (2,832), Fairmont (2,203), St. Pauls (2,056), Maxton (1,908) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Robeson County, that means areas such as 28340, 28357, 28358, 28359, 28360, 28362, 28364, 28369, 28371, 28372, 28375, 28378, 28383, 28384 and 1 more, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Robeson 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.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- North Carolina Department of Insurance: North Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Robeson County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Robeson County households, including ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug plans.
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Robeson County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret County | 19,399 | 41.4% | 9% | Smaller city/town |
| Cleveland County | 19,581 | 62.7% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
| Harnett County | 19,862 | 56.4% | 13% | Smaller city/town |
| Haywood County | 16,420 | 53.9% | 12% | Smaller city/town |
| Craven County | 22,151 | 42.1% | 9% | Smaller city/town |
| Wilkes County | 15,483 | 67.9% | 17% | Smaller city/town |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.