St. Helena Parish Medicare at a glance
| St. Helena Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,326 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.6% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,411 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,789 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 52.4% | 57.5% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Louisiana’s 64 parishes, St. Helena Parish comes in 56th for residents age 65 and up (2,326). Older adults make up 21.6% of the population here; the state figure is 17.4%. About 772 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 57% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 12% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 52.4% of St. Helena Parish residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is lower 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. Helena Parish
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies St. Helena 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 2,859 Medicare beneficiaries in St. Helena Parish (2023). Their average age is 71, about the same as the Louisiana average of 72. About 26% 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 St. Helena Parish, CMS reported about 710 emergency room visits and 231 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (648) and close to it for hospital stays (237). About 13% 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. Helena Parish may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in St. Helena Parish; we help St. Helena Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in St. Helena Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in St. Helena Parish:
- St. Helena Parish Hospital — Greensburg (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 St. Helena Parish
People in St. Helena Parish live in communities such as Greensburg (626), Montpelier (196) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within St. Helena Parish number 2: 70441, 70453. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in St. Helena 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 St. Helena Parish residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for St. Helena Parish residents we can compare group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance and ICHRA.
Let’s check your St. Helena Parish options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for St. Helena Parish residents
- Why a Medicare Advantage plan drops a doctor or drug
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- How to read your Medicare Annual Notice of Change
- Does Medicare cover dental, vision and hearing?
St. Helena Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Feliciana Parish | 2,508 | 51.8% | 17% | Metro |
| Plaquemines Parish | 3,388 | 69.0% | 25% | Metro |
| Grant Parish | 3,507 | 43.1% | 21% | Metro |
| Cameron Parish | 966 | 29.8% | 9% | Metro |
| Richland Parish | 3,755 | 52.2% | 31% | Metro |
| St. James Parish | 3,921 | 70.3% | 18% | Metro |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.