Medicare in LaSalle Parish by the numbers
| LaSalle Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,410 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 16.3% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,098 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,094 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 35.3% | 57.5% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
LaSalle Parish ranks 55th of 64 Louisiana parishes by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 2,410 people in that age group, or 16.3% of residents (statewide: 17.4%). About 795 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 59% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 8% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in LaSalle Parish is 35.3% of people with Medicare, lower than the Louisiana average of 57.5%. 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 LaSalle Parish
The USDA classifies LaSalle Parish as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 3,279 Medicare beneficiaries in LaSalle Parish (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 22% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in LaSalle Parish, CMS reported about 877 emergency room visits and 306 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 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 LaSalle Parish may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in LaSalle Parish; we help LaSalle Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in LaSalle Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists these hospitals in LaSalle Parish:
- Hardtner Medical Center — Olla (critical access; government-owned; emergency services)
- Lasalle General Hospital — Jena (acute care; government-owned; no emergency department; CMS overall rating 1 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 LaSalle Parish
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in LaSalle Parish at Jena (4,151), Olla (1,297), Urania (695), Tullos (305), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In LaSalle Parish, that means areas such as 71342, 71371, 71465, 71480, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in LaSalle 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 LaSalle Parish residents
Here is what we can help LaSalle 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.
Ready to compare plans in LaSalle Parish?
Tell us your doctors and medicines and we will show you what fits. No cost, no pressure.
Get my plan comparisonRead next
- What Medicare Part D actually costs
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Medigap Plan G vs. Plan N
LaSalle Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winn Parish | 2,555 | 43.5% | 25% | Rural |
| Bienville Parish | 2,651 | 53.6% | 26% | Rural |
| West Carroll Parish | 2,054 | 45.4% | 22% | Rural |
| Caldwell Parish | 1,792 | 51.0% | 26% | Rural |
| Claiborne Parish | 3,132 | 44.5% | 21% | Rural |
| Catahoula Parish | 1,630 | 46.7% | 23% | Rural |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.