City of Waynesboro Medicare at a glance
| City of Waynesboro | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 4,262 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 18.4% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 5,405 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,356 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 43.6% | 39.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 4,262 residents age 65 and older, City of Waynesboro is 79th among 133 Virginia counties for older residents. That group is 18.4% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Virginia. About 1,504 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 55% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 33% is 75 to 84 and 12% is 85 or older. About 43.6% of people with Medicare in City of Waynesboro are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is close to the Virginia average of 39.6%. 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 City of Waynesboro
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies City of Waynesboro 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 5,751 Medicare beneficiaries in City of Waynesboro (2023). Their average age is 74, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 10% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in City of Waynesboro, CMS reported about 606 emergency room visits and 191 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (589) and close to it for hospital stays (206). 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 City of Waynesboro can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in City of Waynesboro; we help City of Waynesboro residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near City of Waynesboro
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside City of Waynesboro. 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.
Where people live in City of Waynesboro
People in City of Waynesboro live in communities such as Waynesboro (23,182) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Questions about Medicare in City of Waynesboro?
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.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- Virginia Bureau of Insurance: Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer City of Waynesboro residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for City of Waynesboro households, including 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 City of Waynesboro options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for City of Waynesboro residents
- 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
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
City of Waynesboro compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County | 4,145 | 32.1% | 9% | Metro |
| Nelson County | 4,476 | 34.2% | 7% | Metro |
| Floyd County | 3,921 | 38.7% | 10% | Metro |
| City of Bristol | 3,797 | 62.6% | 16% | Metro |
| City of Manassas | 4,774 | 39.6% | 11% | Metro |
| City of Winchester | 4,809 | 35.4% | 12% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.