The numbers behind Medicare in St. Charles Parish
| St. Charles Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 8,234 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 16.3% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 10,777 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 8,028 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 74.5% | 57.5% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Among Louisiana’s 64 parishes, St. Charles Parish comes in 23rd for residents age 65 and up (8,234). Older adults make up 16.3% of the population here; the state figure is 17.4%. About 3,638 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 65% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 27% is 75 to 84 and 8% is 85 or older. CMS data show 74.5% of St. Charles Parish residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is higher than the 57.5% average across Louisiana. 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 St. Charles Parish
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies St. Charles Parish as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more). 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 10,308 Medicare beneficiaries in St. Charles Parish (2023). Their average age is 70, younger than the Louisiana average of 72. About 19% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 20%.
Among people in Original Medicare in St. Charles Parish, CMS reported about 674 emergency room visits and 192 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.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in St. Charles Parish may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in St. Charles Parish; we help St. Charles Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in St. Charles Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in St. Charles Parish:
- St. Charles Parish Hospital — Luling (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.
Where people live in St. Charles Parish
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside St. Charles Parish include 70030, 70031, 70039, 70047, 70057, 70070, 70079, 70080, 70087. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in St. Charles 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 St. Charles Parish residents
Here is what we can help St. Charles 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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St. Charles Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Martin Parish | 9,074 | 52.4% | 21% | Metro |
| Acadia Parish | 9,578 | 48.7% | 24% | Metro |
| Vermilion Parish | 9,725 | 49.0% | 19% | Metro |
| St. John the Baptist Parish | 6,479 | 74.8% | 27% | Metro |
| St. Bernard Parish | 6,131 | 71.8% | 26% | Metro |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | 5,494 | 40.1% | 22% | Metro |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.