City of Hopewell Medicare at a glance
| City of Hopewell | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,596 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 15.8% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 4,822 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,633 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 54.6% | 39.6% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
City of Hopewell ranks 95th of 133 Virginia counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 3,596 people in that age group, or 15.8% of residents (statewide: 17.2%). About 1,367 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. By age, the 65-and-older group splits 59% ages 65 to 74, 32% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). CMS data show 54.6% of City of Hopewell residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 39.6% average across Virginia. 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 City of Hopewell
City of Hopewell sits in a metro area, which the USDA defines as counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more. That usually means more doctors, more hospitals and more plan choices in the area.
CMS counts 5,022 Medicare beneficiaries in City of Hopewell (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 13% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 9%. 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 City of Hopewell, CMS reported about 821 emergency room visits and 304 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (589) and higher than it for hospital stays (206). About 10% 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in City of Hopewell may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in City of Hopewell; we help City of Hopewell residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in City of Hopewell
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in City of Hopewell:
- John Randolph Medical Center — Hopewell (acute care; for-profit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 3 of 5)
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 City of Hopewell
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in City of Hopewell at Hopewell (22,752), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Questions about Medicare in City of Hopewell?
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.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace, Virginia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Virginia Bureau of Insurance: Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer City of Hopewell residents
Here is what we can help City of Hopewell residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
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City of Hopewell compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Fairfax | 3,586 | 40.1% | 11% | Metro |
| Appomattox County | 3,613 | 42.2% | 10% | Metro |
| Clarke County | 3,653 | 29.9% | 7% | Metro |
| Giles County | 3,654 | 42.7% | 11% | Metro |
| City of Fredericksburg | 3,400 | 36.3% | 13% | Metro |
| City of Bristol | 3,797 | 62.6% | 16% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.