East Carroll Parish Medicare at a glance
| East Carroll Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 1,085 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 15.9% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 1,443 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 764 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 52.9% | 57.5% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
East Carroll Parish ranks 62nd of 64 Louisiana parishes by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 1,085 people in that age group, or 15.9% of residents (statewide: 17.4%). About 424 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 59% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 52.9% of East Carroll Parish residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to 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 East Carroll Parish
East Carroll Parish is a rural county (USDA: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area). Plan choices can be narrower than in a city, and we focus on networks that include the doctors and hospital you actually use.
CMS counts 1,405 Medicare beneficiaries in East Carroll Parish (2023). Their average age is 72, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 33% 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 East Carroll Parish, CMS reported about 890 emergency room visits and 361 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 12% 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 East Carroll Parish may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in East Carroll Parish; we help East Carroll Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in East Carroll Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in East Carroll Parish:
- East Carroll Parish Hospital — Lake Providence (acute care; government-owned; emergency services)
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.
East Carroll Parish: communities and ZIP codes
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in East Carroll Parish at Lake Providence (3,194), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside East Carroll Parish include 71254, 71276, 71286. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in East Carroll 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.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Louisiana Department of Insurance: Louisiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer East Carroll Parish residents
Here is what we can help East Carroll Parish residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: 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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East Carroll Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tensas Parish | 1,084 | 50.9% | 27% | Rural |
| Red River Parish | 1,474 | 52.2% | 27% | Rural |
| Catahoula Parish | 1,630 | 46.7% | 23% | Rural |
| Caldwell Parish | 1,792 | 51.0% | 26% | 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.