West Carroll Parish Medicare at a glance
| West Carroll Parish | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 2,054 | 793,655 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.0% | 17.4% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 2,830 | 977,541 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 1,284 | 561,903 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 45.4% | 57.5% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
With roughly 2,054 residents age 65 and older, West Carroll Parish is 57th among 64 Louisiana parishes for older residents. That group is 22.0% of its population, compared with 17.4% across Louisiana. The 708 residents now between 60 and 64 will become Medicare-eligible soon, and our turning 65 guide walks through it. Census 2023 estimates show 56% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 33% is 75 to 84 and 11% is 85 or older. Medicare Advantage enrollment in West Carroll Parish is 45.4% of people with Medicare, lower than the Louisiana average of 57.5%. 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 West Carroll Parish
West 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 2,795 Medicare beneficiaries in West Carroll Parish (2023). Their average age is 74, older than 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 West Carroll Parish, CMS reported about 746 emergency room visits and 316 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 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 West Carroll Parish may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in West Carroll Parish; we help West Carroll Parish residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in West Carroll Parish
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in West Carroll Parish:
- West Carroll Memorial Hospital — Oak Grove (critical access; for-profit; 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.
Communities and ZIP codes in West Carroll Parish
The largest communities in West Carroll Parish by 2023 Census population estimates are Oak Grove (1,371), Epps (340), Kilbourne (332), Forest (286), Pioneer (149). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In West Carroll Parish, that means areas such as 71242, 71253, 71263, 71266, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in West 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 West Carroll Parish residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for West Carroll Parish residents we can compare Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities and Medicare Advantage.
Let’s check your West Carroll Parish options together
We confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
Get my plan comparisonMedicare guides for West Carroll Parish residents
- Do you really need a Medicare agent?
- Medicare Parts A, B, C and D explained
- What happens if you do nothing during open enrollment?
- Can I change my Medicare plan after December 7?
West Carroll Parish compared with similar Louisiana parishes
| Parish | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Parish | 1,792 | 51.0% | 26% | Rural |
| LaSalle Parish | 2,410 | 35.3% | 22% | Rural |
| Catahoula Parish | 1,630 | 46.7% | 23% | Rural |
| Winn Parish | 2,555 | 43.5% | 25% | Rural |
| Red River Parish | 1,474 | 52.2% | 27% | Rural |
| Bienville Parish | 2,651 | 53.6% | 26% | Rural |
See every Louisiana parish in our Louisiana directory or go to our Louisiana Medicare hub.