West Feliciana Parish Medicare at a glance
| West Feliciana Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,508 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 16.3% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,545 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,319 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 51.8% | 57.5% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
West Feliciana Parish ranks 54th of 64 Louisiana parishes by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 2,508 people in that age group, or 16.3% of residents (statewide: 17.4%). The 874 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 57% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 10% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in West Feliciana Parish is 51.8% of people with Medicare, lower than the Louisiana average of 57.5%. 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 West Feliciana Parish
West Feliciana Parish sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million population. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 2,451 Medicare beneficiaries in West Feliciana Parish (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 17% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in West Feliciana Parish, CMS reported about 519 emergency room visits and 185 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is lower than the state average for emergency visits (648) and lower than it for hospital stays (237). 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.
Insurers choose which counties to serve each year, which means the Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can pick in West Feliciana Parish can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in West Feliciana Parish; we help West Feliciana Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in West Feliciana Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in West Feliciana Parish:
- West Feliciana Parish Hospital — Saint Francisville (critical access; government-owned; emergency services)
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.
Where people live in West Feliciana Parish
The largest communities in West Feliciana Parish by 2023 Census population estimates are St. Francisville (1,517). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside West Feliciana Parish include 70712, 70775, 70782, 70787. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in West Feliciana 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 West Feliciana Parish residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for West Feliciana Parish residents we can compare 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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West Feliciana Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Helena Parish | 2,326 | 52.4% | 26% | Metro |
| Plaquemines Parish | 3,388 | 69.0% | 25% | Metro |
| Grant Parish | 3,507 | 43.1% | 21% | 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 |
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