8500 Harwood is an apartment community at 8500 Harwood Road in North Richland Hills, Texas, with driving access to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital HEB in Bedford through the Mid-Cities road network. For renters comparing apartments near Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital HEB, the main advantage is staying on the Hurst, Bedford, North Richland Hills side of the metroplex rather than commuting from central Dallas or Fort Worth. Most residents should plan on driving, since this part of Tarrant County is built around major roads rather than a walkable hospital commute.
Texas Health HEB is a Texas Health Resources hospital serving the Hurst, Euless, and Bedford area from its campus on Hospital Parkway in Bedford. Being nearby matters most to people who work variable schedules, travel between medical offices, have frequent appointments in the area, or want to stay close to a family member receiving care. The surrounding hospital district connects quickly to Airport Freeway, also known as SH 183 and SH 121, which is the main east-west route many people use through Hurst, Bedford, and Euless.
From 8500 Harwood, daily driving is generally oriented around Harwood Road, Precinct Line Road, Boulevard 26, SH 121/183, and I-820. Tarrant County College Northeast Campus is also in the broader Harwood Road area, while North East Mall, Hurst retail corridors, and DFW Airport access via the Airport Freeway corridor are useful reference points for errands and regional travel. If you depend on transit, it is worth checking your exact commute in advance, because the Hurst/Bell TRE station can help with some regional trips but does not replace having a car for many hospital-area schedules.
The apartment mix at 8500 Harwood is helpful if your housing needs may change over time. The community offers one-bedroom homes from about 700 to 805 square feet, two-bedroom homes from about 861 to 1,027 square feet, a three-bedroom C1 plan at about 1,135 square feet, and a four-bedroom C2 plan at about 1,250 square feet. Current pricing, lease terms, and available move-in dates change, so the most reliable next step is to confirm availability directly with the leasing office before comparing homes.
For residents with demanding workdays or irregular schedules, the most relevant community features are the multi-level fitness center with strength and cardio equipment, the yoga room, four swimming pools, courtyards with grilling areas, and a resident lounge with billiards and free Wi-Fi access. Covered parking, valet trash service, a clothes care center, and 24-hour emergency maintenance are practical details to ask about during a tour. The community is also pet-friendly and includes a bark park, which can be useful if you are balancing long shifts with a dog’s routine.
Inside the apartments, available features include wood-style flooring, open and spacious layouts, spacious closets, private patios or balconies, high-speed internet readiness, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplashes, double stainless-steel sinks, multi-cycle dishwashers, ceramic tile in bathrooms, and stainless steel appliances with a countertop microwave. Select homes may include built-in bookshelves, wood-burning fireplaces, ceiling fans, exterior storage, private fenced backyards, full-size washer and dryer, or washer and dryer connections, so those items are worth confirming for the exact floor plan and unit you tour.
The honest trade-off is that 8500 Harwood is not the right fit if your goal is to walk to Texas Health HEB or avoid driving altogether. Even though the hospital is in the same Mid-Cities orbit, your commute can still be affected by school traffic, Airport Freeway backups, weather, and shift-change timing. I usually recommend testing the route at the time of day you would actually travel, especially if you work early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overnight hours.
If you are comparing homes around Texas Health HEB, schedule a tour at 8500 Harwood and ask the leasing team to match your commute needs with the floor plans and features currently available.