Ascension Parish Medicare at a glance
| Ascension Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 18,017 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 13.7% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 22,237 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 15,235 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 68.5% | 57.5% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Ascension Parish ranks 13th of 64 Louisiana parishes by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 18,017 people in that age group, or 13.7% of residents (statewide: 17.4%). Another 7,523 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). By age, the 65-and-older group splits 62% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 8% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 68.5% of Ascension Parish residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 57.5% average across Louisiana. Averages cannot choose a plan for you. Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with a Medigap plan each suit different people, depending on doctors, medicines and how you prefer to handle costs, and we compare both at your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Ascension Parish
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Ascension Parish as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 250,000 to 1 million 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 21,199 Medicare beneficiaries in Ascension Parish (2023). Their average age is 71, 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 Ascension Parish, CMS reported about 615 emergency room visits and 194 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to 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 Ascension Parish can be different from the ones offered next door. We are not based in Ascension Parish; we help Ascension Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in Ascension Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in Ascension Parish:
- Prevost Memorial Hospital — Donaldsonville (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.
Communities and ZIP codes in Ascension Parish
The largest communities in Ascension Parish by 2023 Census population estimates are Gonzales (13,737), Donaldsonville (6,860), Sorrento (1,572). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Ascension Parish number 7: 70346, 70725, 70734, 70737, 70769, 70774, 70778. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Ascension 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 Ascension Parish residents
Here is what we can help Ascension Parish residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance and annuities.
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Ascension Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrebonne Parish | 17,018 | 59.5% | 21% | Metro |
| Lafourche Parish | 16,421 | 59.9% | 18% | Metro |
| Bossier Parish | 20,693 | 43.5% | 13% | Metro |
| Livingston Parish | 21,341 | 70.0% | 18% | Metro |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 21,576 | 65.4% | 24% | Metro |
| Rapides Parish | 22,178 | 42.5% | 22% | Metro |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.